Coming Through Slaughter by Michael Ondaatje
Set in the vibrant and chaotic world of early 20th-century New Orleans, this novel delves into the life of legendary jazz musician Buddy Bolden, exploring his rise to fame and subsequent descent into madness. Through a fragmented narrative that mirrors the improvisational nature of jazz, the story captures the essence of Bolden's genius and the tumultuous environment that both fueled and consumed him. The novel paints a vivid portrait of a man whose passion for music was both his salvation and his undoing, set against the backdrop of a city teeming with life, creativity, and danger.
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- Published
- 1976
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 156-176
- Original Language
- English
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