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jealous of Felix, I want an Eulálio
Posted by: amryn
This book was a short read, I think it touches on the topic of identity and illusions. The story follows the friendship of Felix and his surprising houseguest Eulálio. I envy Felix because I have actually dreamt about this specific scenario, talking to my animal sidekick is insane and I need this to happen to […] read full post >>
The Book of Chameleons – Dreams and False Realities
Posted by: Arissa Naumann
Hi everyone, this week I read “The Book of Chameleons”. I really enjoyed this book, it might be my favourite so far. I liked how the book consisted of very short chapters and the lighthearted beginning leading to a darker twist towards the end. As a ki... read full post >>
The Book of Chameleons – Dreams and False Realities
Posted by: Arissa Naumann
Hi everyone, this week I read “The Book of Chameleons”. I really enjoyed this book, it might be my favourite so far. I liked how the book consisted of very short chapters and the lighthearted beginning leading to a darker twist towards the end. As a ki... read full post >>
“Death with Interruptions” by José Saramago
Posted by: Fiona W
Welcome to my ninth blog! This week I read "Death with Interruptions" by José Saramago."Death with Interruptions" is undoubtedly a novel that has left an indelible mark on me. From its captivating premise to its profound exploration of life's complexit... read full post >>
“Death with Interruptions” by José Saramago
Posted by: Fiona W
Welcome to my ninth blog! This week I read "Death with Interruptions" by José Saramago."Death with Interruptions" is undoubtedly a novel that has left an indelible mark on me. From its captivating premise to its profound exploration of life's complexit... read full post >>
The Book of Chameleons- Truth, Identity and the Impacts of History
Posted by: nulanows
Hi everyone! This week I read “The Book of Chameleons” by José Eduardo Agualusa. I am going to be very honest and say that I did not enjoy this book, mainly because I found it difficult to follow and mildly uninteresting. However, this book discusses important themes of identity, truth and historical impact. It also […] read full post >>
Am I The Chameleon ?
Posted by: Jivan Cheema
Hi everyone!! I hope you all had a good weekend:) We are so close to being done with this semester, that’s wild HAHA only a couple books to go!! This week I read José Eduardo Agualusa’s The Book of Chameleons. Not going to lie I felt super lost reading this book, I’m not sure if […] read full post >>
Saramago; The feminist text we didn’t know we needed?
Posted by: Ava
This week’s reading of Jose Saramago’s Death With Interruptions definitely interrupted my daily thoughts. I listened to this book via the audiobook online as to appear mysterious listening to the philosophies of death while gazing at the various forms of … Continue reading read full post >>
death, putting the ‘fun’ back into funeral
Posted by: Avery
If you’ve read some of my blogs before you may remember me as the girl who was scared while reading the shrouded woman because of her constant worry of death…yup you could imagine my joy reading this book, I’m joking, I actually really enjoyed this book, even with the constant talk about death (maybe I’ve […] read full post >>
Do You Really Want to Live Forever? – Death With Interruptions Jose Saramago
Posted by: jonathan jang
Forever Young by Alphaville is a song that comes mind when I think about the subject of this book. The line “Do you really want to live forever young?” kinda sums up the topic that this book explores. Is eternal life really all that? Jose Saramago explores this thought exercise in Death with Interruptions in […] read full post >>
