A review by stefan_lennemyr
The Last Gift of the Master Artists by Ben Okri

challenging mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Part mythological tale, part magical realism. The author Okri paints a big picture of monumental events and ordinary people. 
    The language used is sublime, esoteric, grand. To often though, Okri is forgetting the narrative and writes poetry, or rhetoric.