Once A Year In Skirolawki
(Zbigniew Nienacki)
The roman was a shock not only for readers but critics as
well. Nowadays, the emotions diminished, the book forgotten
and, in my opinion still depreciated. The deprecation is
evidently due to literal understanding. Except rich erotic
elements, rare on that time, author presents, little
idealistically, village community, intentionally suggesting
much broader relevance, perhaps even to the whole humanity.
Dr Krystian Nieglowicz, a physician of exceptional learning
combined with wisdom and commonsense, represents a character
of family doctor we wouldn't wish for any better. Local
reverend, painter, writer, ranger and policeman are all
experts of their professions. Even ordinary people seem to
represent extraordinary merits and focus reader's attention,
in spite of their often indignant past. Such is a character
of notorious murderer-pedophile which gives a touch of
sensation to customary novel about Skirolawki Community. A
reader is presented with a community picture to analyze
roughly or scrutinize with a microscope. It is up to him or
her which attitude to adopt. Scrutiny gives opportunity
for, not only, exceptional learning of human nature but
also, quite practical observation, like recipe for cucumber
pickling in my case.
The book is colorful, with fast action, sense of humor, a
bit on the side of old Polish tale-telling. Worth reading,
despite of common opinions.
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