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          <body><![CDATA[Nice review.  This neatly sums up my own thoughts about Baker. I can appreciate his skill and craftsmanship, but theres no emotional engagement at any point. What you are left with is a cold exercise in literary technique. ]]></body>
        
    
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    <updated_at>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:40:24 -0800</updated_at>
        
      
          <body><![CDATA[Youre right, good book, not great by Pynchons lofty standards.  Im finishing up Vineland right now and I would place Inherent Vice a notch below that.  IV was a fun ride though, and it was cool to see Pynchon take on the detective/noir genre as only he could.]]></body>
        
    
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    <updated_at>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:34:14 -0800</updated_at>
        
      
          <body><![CDATA[I think the feelings of &quot;hopeless&quot; &quot;endless&quot; &quot;drowning&quot; and &quot;living hell&quot; are qualities that Kafka can evoke like no author Ive ever encountered.  Its not everybodys cup of tea, but I find his artistry second to none when it comes to creating an almost tangible atmosphere for the reader.  Also few note how Kafka can actually be humorous in spots, though its very subtle. Did you enjoy The Trial more?]]></body>
        
    
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    <updated_at>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:30:57 -0800</updated_at>
        
      
          <body><![CDATA[Took me a while to get into Cloud Atlas, but once it set its hooks in I didnt want it to end.  Just got Ghostwritten and from what Ive seen its similar in style to Cloud Atlas, although its Mitchells first book so I imagine it wont be as tight as CA.  Mitchell has a new book coming out in June, cant wait!]]></body>
        
    
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    <updated_at>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:29:09 -0800</updated_at>
        
      
          <body><![CDATA[The first paragraph of your review is an excellent summary of Bolanos style.  This is the most exciting literary voice Ive discovered in years.  Im curious, what other Bolano books have you read, and what are your opinions?  I thought The Savage Detectives was just as amazing as 2666, though maybe not as powerful and visceral.  Ive also read The Skating Rink, Nazi Lit in the Americas, and Distant Star. While all those books are very worthwhile and fun reads, they dont quite match the explosive power of 2666 and The Savage Detectives.  The good news is there are several Bolano books coming out in english this year.]]></body>
        
    
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