In reply to The Untranslated. Thanks. I was out of it last year, and fit it in when I can, so I can get missed. I only came across you...
I have no idea how I failed to notice your blog until now. There's so much on it that's dear to my heart! I really like the emphasis on Spanish literature, since it's not always the best books th...
In reply to dbard. Thanks Dario
https://bythefirelight.com/2017/02/13/war-so-much-war-by-merce-rodoreda-a-review/#comment-5021
Reading your blog has introduced me to so many worthwhile writers. Your review here has me intrigued, and I've added War, So Much War to my reading list.
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In reply to EJ van Lanen. Thanks for the heads up. I had a feeling he would be coming o...
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Just fyi, New Directions will be bringing out his On the Shore and Crematorium soon, and Serpent's Tail published a Chirbes in the 90's.
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Was a great time really when look at bands late 70s to mid 80s produced it was unbelievable not been as much talent since
I agree with comments on Fear, an excellent read, I would also add Cendrars memoir/ novel Lice and Journey into End of the Night by Celine as the best European WW1 books.
great review. you've articulated a lot of things i've thought myself about crime fiction. and nice observation about the female-male ratio.
In reply to The Modern Novel. Good catch I had missed that. It is pretty typical I find i...
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