Reviews for The Uncommercial Traveller

The average rating for The Uncommercial Traveller based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2008-09-14 00:00:00 Sandeep Singh This collection most memorable short works includes 'Young Torless,' 'The Perfecting of a Love,' and 'Tonka,' all notable for their intense characterization and compelling prose. I can't explicitly put my finger on why I want to read more of Musil, bu his descriptions push the limits of observation and never seem cloying. Some of the plot lines -- the homoeroticism of 'Young Torless' and the predictable ending of 'Tonka,' in particular -- are predictable from the first handful of pages, but even that didn't get in the way of my simple enjoyment of Musil's writing.

Review # 2 was written on 2010-10-04 00:00:00 Barbara Kosacz "For a dreamer is one who can only find his way by moonlight, and his punishment is that he sees the dawn before the rest of the world" A collection of writings and observations, Intentions ponders topics such as what art is and whether criticism can be an art form to how wardrobe details affect a play and the audience's perception of the play. A little pretentious at times, but still rather entertaining, with Wilde's usual sass and wit and incredible quote-ability, this was a thoroughly entertaining read.