It was the first Paul Bowles book I read.

He was tired of the bureaucratic life in rich America and accepted a job offer from a friend, thus coming to Tangier where everything was possible. The development of the story and events followed.

I didn't like it very much, but I still read it being deeply drawn in despite not liking it.

Therefore, I will give the author another chance with his other book.

This book presented a different world and set of experiences that, although not to my complete liking, still had an element that kept me engaged.

I'm curious to see if his other works will offer a more satisfying reading experience.

Maybe the next book will have a more captivating plot or more relatable characters that will make me enjoy it more.

Only time will tell as I venture into reading another of Paul Bowles' books.

Paul Bowles has an extraordinary gift for constructing a cautionary tale that is both captivating and thought-provoking. He leads the reader down meandering paths and up steep mountains, gradually building suspense and anticipation.

As the story progresses, the reader finds themselves suddenly at the edge of a cliff, with no clear way out. The choices that each character makes,看似微不足道, but they ultimately build to an ending where the character brings ruin upon themselves.

Although this book was slower-paced than most of Bowles' other works, the final few pages were a real nail-biter. The turn of events was so unexpected that I quite literally sat up in my seat, my heart racing.

Bowles' ability to create such a sense of tension and drama is truly remarkable, and it is what makes his books so enduring and engaging.

"Let it Come Down" is the story of Nelson Dyar, a young man who has no remarkable achievements and lacks direction, except for the desire to find a way to "live." Dissatisfied with his job as a bank teller, he flees America in search of a vaguely described job opportunity in Tangier. There, he becomes a blank slate for the wills of several amoral expatriates and locals. In a very short time, he finds himself in a series of awkward social and legal situations. Finally, through a completely amoral and terrifying climax, he expresses his unhinged desires.

Paul Bowles is a master of the macabre. His writing in this book is skillfully crafted, tense, and exciting. I would recommend this book over the better-known "Sheltering Sky" because of its craftsmanship and achievement. The story of Nelson Dyar is a captivating one that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat from beginning to end. Bowles' ability to create a sense of unease and dread is truly remarkable, and his characters are complex and well-developed. Overall, "Let it Come Down" is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers and anyone interested in exploring the darker side of human nature.

After over 150 pages, I'm still waiting for something truly exciting to occur.

So far, it seems as if nothing really happening is worth keeping my interest.

I find myself constantly looking for that one moment that will make me want to keep turning the pages, but it just hasn't come yet.

There are simply too many other good books out there, and I don't want to waste my precious time on this one that seems to be lacking in substance.

I might give it a few more pages, but if it doesn't pick up soon, I'll have to move on to something else that can offer me the entertainment and engagement I'm seeking.

It's a shame, really, because the premise had potential, but so far it just hasn't delivered.

Hopefully, the author will be able to turn it around in the remaining pages and make it a worthwhile read.

Otherwise, it'll just be another book that I'll add to the list of ones that I didn't finish.