Dragaera

OT: Symbolism in "Inamorata"

Wed May 11 11:07:48 PDT 2005

I was recently lent, and have read, a book by Joseph Gangemi titled
_Inamorata_.  It's about a Harvard Psych student who's sent off to test
the validity of psychic mediums, and one in particular.  My friend
wanted me to read it because she got to the end and was stumped as to
what the author might be implying.  As she put it: "I feel as though I
can't see the forest for the trees".  I had a lengthy discussion with
her after I'd finished it, and feel I agree with her.  We're both
annoyed that we may have missed something the author was hinting at, or
clues he dropped, or *something*.

It *is* a good book; well written and it keeps the interest going 'till
the end.  It's also period (1920s Philadelphia) and touches on a great
many issues besides "is this psychic stuff real".

My friend and I would love to get more feedback from other people on
this book to see if we're really missing some symbolism or clue that
would not necessarily answer all the unanswered questions, but at least
ensure we don't feel as though we missed something major along the way.
 As this list boasts some of the smartest people I know, with enough
knowledge of literature to fill Red Dwarf, I figured it wouldn't hurt to
send out a challenge (or suggestion, at least).

If anyone is interested in reading this book (I believe it's out in
paperback), and getting in touch, we'd both love to have different
viewpoints.

And, okay, to keep this at least a little on-topic: Steve kicks much and
takes many! :)

Chris