I really loved Borges. So much atmosphere and depth in so few words, not to mention all of the cross-cultural mythology. I feel like I could probably reread it a few more times and pick up on layers I completely missed
I'm actually enjoying Elementary Particles a lot. It's really bleak and nihilistic but his writing is hilarious at times and even heartfelt. In some ways it feels extremely relatable and others a complete attack on my deeply held worldview. I've been reading it at breakneck speed and it's equal parts enjoyment and desire to get through it so I don't have to dwell on it too much. I wanted something challenging and controversial and it's delivering
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I just read Ficciones by Jorge Borges
Now I'm reading Elementary Particles by
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I love Borges
Good luck with that one
how are you finding it?
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I really loved Borges. So much atmosphere and depth in so few words, not to mention all of the cross-cultural mythology. I feel like I could probably reread it a few more times and pick up on layers I completely missed
I'm actually enjoying Elementary Particles a lot. It's really bleak and nihilistic but his writing is hilarious at times and even heartfelt. In some ways it feels extremely relatable and others a complete attack on my deeply held worldview. I've been reading it at breakneck speed and it's equal parts enjoyment and desire to get through it so I don't have to dwell on it too much. I wanted something challenging and controversial and it's delivering
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I really like Ryan Landry's review of the book
Houellebeq really understands the millenial/gen x feeling of atomisation.
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