Zorba the Greek

Kazentzakis is a master of character and archetype. Like "The Last Temptation of Christ" Zoba is populated with archetypal powerful characters- all engaged in life fully. Zorba is all heart, passion, and heat. Niko is thoughtful, logical, linear and reserved. Their challenge is to open a lignite mine on the island of Crete- and to learn what they can from each other. This is a read that deserves deep attention, a sense of humor and a willingness to deal with everything life (and death) can throw at you. Best quote from Zorba "God and the devil boss... God and the devil. They always travel together."

Rápido y eficaz, libro estupendo

I enjoyed reading this and probably should have done so years ago. Not sure if would find a publisher these days without some significant changes for some modern sensibilities but as a piece of its times and and Zorba being a creature of his time and place a very good read!

Esse livro tem no seu personagem central uma pessoa autêntica, estoica que vive a vida de maneira um tanto excêntrica e até rústica. Muito bom pra quem procura uma estória leve, mas não por isso rasa. Tem muita coisa no comportamento do Zorba que poderia deixar a todos nós nos sentindo mais realizados na vida.

Loved it