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I started out reading this along with a huge group at http://www.bolanobolano.com/, but once I got past the part about the crimes didn't want to wait to read it at their pace, so I finished a little bit early.
I read the version published in 3 separate volumes, the first being about the Archimboldi scholars, the second about the crimes, and the third about Archimboldi himself. The second is hard to read but easier once you start connecting it to the other volumes. There is some great stuff here ...more
I read the version published in 3 separate volumes, the first being about the Archimboldi scholars, the second about the crimes, and the third about Archimboldi himself. The second is hard to read but easier once you start connecting it to the other volumes. There is some great stuff here ...more
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I've spent the past 3 months reading this book, and I finished it a few minutes ago. And I must say, I feel triumphant. It's a monster at about 890 pages.
It's often noted that before Bolano's death, he had directed his publisher to print the epic book as five separate books:
Book 1: The Part About the Critics
Book 2: The Part About Amalfitano
Book 3. The Part About Fate
Book 4. The Part About the Crimes
Book 5. The Part About Archimboldi
Bolano mainly did this to ensure that his descendan ...more
I've spent the past 3 months reading this book, and I finished it a few minutes ago. And I must say, I feel triumphant. It's a monster at about 890 pages.
It's often noted that before Bolano's death, he had directed his publisher to print the epic book as five separate books:
Book 1: The Part About the Critics
Book 2: The Part About Amalfitano
Book 3. The Part About Fate
Book 4. The Part About the Crimes
Book 5. The Part About Archimboldi
Bolano mainly did this to ensure that his descendan ...more
Still not sure whether 'Book' 4 is a necessary part of the whole but the whole is a good, well-written read with the last 'book' an effective conclusion.
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Rarely am I as conflicted about books as I was about 2666. I suppose that is a good thing. There are four sections to this book, and they are all connected by the barest of threads. There is no conclusion to the novel, and story lines remain unresolved, almost forgotten.
But there is something here worth reading. It is on my shelf to read again soon.
But there is something here worth reading. It is on my shelf to read again soon.
My edition has 873 pages. I have read 675 pages and I am finally tossing it. Such pretentious drivel.
The characters are boring. Nothing ever comes together or seems to have a point. Life is to short to waste time on this book!
The characters are boring. Nothing ever comes together or seems to have a point. Life is to short to waste time on this book!
Mar 14, 2009
Carlos Gallinar
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Robert
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Loretta
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