week 9

I WANT A TRENCHCOAT! DROP YOUR SUGGESTIONS IN THE COMMENTS BELOW :)

Hi everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend! This week, we read “The Trenchcoat” by Norman Manea. Personally, I found this to be a very interesting story. The author did a fantastic job delving into profound themes in a unique and unconventional way. I also enjoyed watching this week’s lecture. It was really […]

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The Trenchcoat

Hello everyone, welcome back to the blog. This week’s book is the The Trenchcoat by Norman Manea. The story takes place in communist Romania close to the government’s collapse in a 1989. It revolves around two couples going to a dinner party hosted by old acquaintances, and the aftermath of this visit. While nothing really […]

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Week 9: Norman Manea’s The Trenchcoat

I found The Trenchcoat by Norman Manea to be a bit difficult. I felt lost at times and I was unsure of what was happening in the book at moments. The plot begins with a dinner party in which the guest feel awkward and obligated to be there. Perhaps because Ioana’s husband Ali is co-workers …

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Review of Old Gringo from Carlos Fuentes

I think the historical background of this novel is a bit difficult to understand for readers who do not know the history of the United States and Mexico, so I also read the events of that period while reading the book. Carlos Fuentes’ depiction of the desert is almost treasured, as if I, too, am … Continue reading Review of Old Gringo from Carlos Fuentes →

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