Of literary critics, professors, journalists, crime detectives, and cult writers – 2666 by Roberto Bolaño
2666 is Roberto Bolano’s master statement. Published a year after his death and translated into English a few more years later, it is an enormous book…
Read articleQuarterly Rhapsody: Translated Books
I almost forgot my quarterly feature, which is a post where I ramble about book-related stuff. Previous topics that I discussed in Quarterly Rhapsody, if you…
Read articleAlmost too late, but let’s do this – 2666 Diaries, V
For the sake of formally finishing the first chunkster diary of the year, let me repost some stuff and look back to this magnificent novel. Also…
Read articleTranslating the thoughts about the killings – 2666 Diaries, IV
The Part about the Crimes Yes, this time, I took my time to translate my buddy’s thoughts from Filipino or Taglish to English. Quite an effort…
Read articleAnd then there were two – 2666 Diaries, III
I don’t know what happened to our other buddies, but I’m glad that The Misanthropologist, yes, our still unnamed, elusive, not-so-anonymous friend, is still on. Who,…
Read articleHey guys, where are you? – 2666 Diaries, II
The Part about Amalfitano Whoops! This is a bit delayed for a part that’s not even over a hundred pages. You have to understand though that…
Read articleWill they screw each other? – 2666 Diaries, I
The Part about the Critics Yes. It’s literally a diary. Wait. I’d rather call it a reading journal. It’s one of the things I resolved to…
Read articleBooks To Read: January 2012
Welcome 2012! Welcome new books! Welcome everyone! For my loyal visitors, which are at least three, you surely have noticed the new look of my blog.…
Read articleQuarterly Rhapsody: Reading Plans
I love plans. Rather, I love plans but I am not crazy about executing them. But really, it depends on the plan that is being planned.…
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