I feel so confused 😔 I’m not entirely sure what just transpired in the book!! Something about identity I guess.It’s really interesting to think about how much Jose gets wrapped up in this lie. At times it felt like he truly became the identity that was…
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I feel so confused 😔 I’m not entirely sure what just transpired in the book!! Something about identity I guess.It’s really interesting to think about how much Jose gets wrapped up in this lie. At times it felt like he truly became the identity that was…
Posted in Agualusa, Blogs | Tagged with identity, lies, Wealth
Hi Everyone! Last book of the semester, congrats to everyone for almost making it to the end! This week I read My Brilliant Friend written by Elena Ferrante. I think this book lands in my top 3, along with Arlt for sure. This book discusses themes of friendship, class, poverty, love, relationships. It is truly […]
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I thoroughly enjoyed delving into Roberto Arlt’s, Mad Toy (El juguete rabioso), immersing myself in the compelling narrative that unfolds the tumultuous life of Silvio Astier, a youth entrenched in poverty, yearning for a better existence amid the harsh realities that envelop him. Published in 1926, the novel intricately explores Silvio’s escapades, his intrigue with criminality, […]
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