The time of the doves is the read for week 7 and I have a lot of things to share with you guys! Definitely my favorite read of this course so far. Initially, reading it, I felt more irritated than anything while reading the first part of the novel. Nat…
The time of the doves is the read for week 7 and I have a lot of things to share with you guys! Definitely my favorite read of this course so far. Initially, reading it, I felt more irritated than anything while reading the first part of the novel. Nat…
Reading Agostino by Alberto Moravia, I expected a very light-hearted read, but, it was anything but that. “Agostino” follows a journey of a young boy named Agostino on a summer vacation at a beach resort. The story revolves around him uncovering …
Reading Agostino by Alberto Moravia, I expected a very light-hearted read, but, it was anything but that. “Agostino” follows a journey of a young boy named Agostino on a summer vacation at a beach resort. The story revolves around him uncovering …
Maris Luisa Bombal’s “The Shrouded Woman” blurs the line between life and death as it starts off with the protagonist, Ana Maria, narrating her own funeral. It follows her reflecting about her memories, her relationships of friends, family and lovers w…
Maris Luisa Bombal’s “The Shrouded Woman” blurs the line between life and death as it starts off with the protagonist, Ana Maria, narrating her own funeral. It follows her reflecting about her memories, her relationships of friends, family and lovers w…
“Mad Toy” by Roberto Alta takes place in the bustling streets of the early 20th century Buenos Aires, and tells the tale of Silvio, a young man trying to find his footing in life, marked by camaraderie, resilience and his quest of identity. Perso…
“Mad Toy” by Roberto Alta takes place in the bustling streets of the early 20th century Buenos Aires, and tells the tale of Silvio, a young man trying to find his footing in life, marked by camaraderie, resilience and his quest of identity. Perso…
Personally, I did not enjoy reading this novel. As I started reading this novel, I soon realized that every event was described in such fine detail that sometimes it got me a bit lost in what I was reading. It felt if my mind slightly wandered off, I w…
Personally, I did not enjoy reading this novel. As I started reading this novel, I soon realized that every event was described in such fine detail that sometimes it got me a bit lost in what I was reading. It felt if my mind slightly wandered off, I w…
