From the very start of the book, the narrator tells us as readers to “relax, concentrate… Best to close the door; the TV is always on in the next room.” (p.1) I thought I was reading an “ASMR” relaxation book. I found this very cool …
From the very start of the book, the narrator tells us as readers to “relax, concentrate… Best to close the door; the TV is always on in the next room.” (p.1) I thought I was reading an “ASMR” relaxation book. I found this very cool …
Hello to everyone reading this blog, I hope you all enjoyed your reading week. This week’s mandatory class reading of “The Time of Doves” by Mercè Rodoreda. The novel is set in Barcelona during the Spanish Civil War and its aftermath, spanni…
Hello to everyone reading this blog, I hope you all enjoyed your reading week. This week’s mandatory class reading of “The Time of Doves” by Mercè Rodoreda. The novel is set in Barcelona during the Spanish Civil War and its aftermath, spanni…
Joseph Zobel’s “Black Shack Alley,” originally the French work “La Rue Cases-Nègres,” translated into English by Keith Q. Warner, offers readers a deep insight into the harsh realities of post-slavery Martinique through the eyes of its protagonist, Jo…
Joseph Zobel’s “Black Shack Alley,” originally the French work “La Rue Cases-Nègres,” translated into English by Keith Q. Warner, offers readers a deep insight into the harsh realities of post-slavery Martinique through the eyes of its protagonist, Jo…
Life, Death, and Cinematic Montage in María Luisa Bombal’s “The Shrouded Women”The line between the known and the paranormal is blurred in María Luisa Bombal’s book “The Shrouded Woman,” offering an intriguing exploration of life after deat…
Life, Death, and Cinematic Montage in María Luisa Bombal’s “The Shrouded Women”The line between the known and the paranormal is blurred in María Luisa Bombal’s book “The Shrouded Woman,” offering an intriguing exploration of life after deat…
Illustrative parts of NadjaThis book explores the fascination of a man who meets Nadja, an intriguing woman while strolling through Paris. His interactions with her and the deep insights he gains about her shape the story.This book stands out to …
Illustrative parts of NadjaThis book explores the fascination of a man who meets Nadja, an intriguing woman while strolling through Paris. His interactions with her and the deep insights he gains about her shape the story.This book stands out to …
