Divisadero by Michael Ondaatje

Published on February 22, 2026
ENGLISH BOOKSHOP
Amsterdam
 
Bookclub Review

 

Divisadero by Michael Ondaatje

Where does it all go? That was the question plaguing the group after reading this perplexing book.

Ondaatje tackles a wide range of themes: divided families, craftsmanship, lovers posing as siblings, road trips, and the repetition of human events across time.

Ondaatje is undoubtedly a fine writer. In Divisadero, however, the connection between reader and book is a complicated one.

Reader, what do you think?

Our rating 4 of 5