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Save:Immortality by Milan Kundera is a complex and philosophical novel that delves into mankind's quest for immortality, interwoven with perspectives on love, erotica, morality, and art. The narrative meanders through fact and fiction, weaving real historical figures like Goethe and Hemingway with fictional characters, exploring themes of ageism, immortality, and the intersections of fact and fiction. Kundera's writing style breaks boundaries, engaging the reader in a philosophical journey through various topics, creating a unique and thought-provoking reading experience.
The book presents a mix of quasi-biography with straight-up fiction, time shifts from past to present, and ambiguity leading to multiple surprises. It serves as a foundation and framing for Kundera's philosophical musings, challenging traditional novel structures and inviting readers to think deeply about the complex relationships presented in the narrative.
The woman might have been sixty or sixty-five. I was watching her from a deck-chair by the pool of my health club, on the top floor of a high-rise that provided a panoramic view of all Paris. I was wa... - #2
Save:'Three Hundred Million' by Blake Butler is a non-traditional, experimental novel that challenges narrative conventions. The book is described as surreal, disturbing, and filled with complex characters and pure insanity. The writing style is noted for being brutally straightforward yet atmospherically intense, creating a fever dream dystopia that demands intense focus from the reader.
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Save:Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. is a unique and thought-provoking novel that follows the life of Billy Pilgrim, a man who becomes unstuck in time. The story is told in a non-linear fashion, jumping between events such as the bombing of Dresden during World War II, Billy's childhood, hospitalization, and abduction by aliens. Vonnegut's writing style is a blend of dark humor, satire, and science fiction elements, creating a narrative that challenges the reader to question reality and the nature of war.
All this happened, more or less. The war parts, anyway, are pretty much true. One guy I knew really was shot in Dresden for taking a teapot that wasn’t his. Another guy I knew really did threaten to h... - #4
Save:'The Quantum Thief' by Hannu Rajaniemi is a mind-bending hard science fiction novel set in a future universe filled with complex concepts, intricate world-building, and a heist plot. The story follows the thief Jean le Flambeur as he navigates through a world where time is currency, memories are recycled, and societies are based on structured manners and mores. The book delves into themes of posthumanity, virtual worlds, and the evolution of political movements, all wrapped in a narrative that challenges readers with its unique writing style and unconventional storytelling approach.
I don’t even know if it can hear me. It has no visible auditory organs, just eyes, human eyes, hundreds of them, in the ends of stalks that radiate from its body like some exotic fruit. It hovers on t... - #5
Save:'Nevada' by Imogen Binnie follows the journey of Maria, a trans woman living in NYC, navigating a disintegrating lesbian relationship and struggling with her own identity. The novel delves into themes of gender, sexuality, and self-discovery, offering a raw and honest portrayal of Maria's inner struggles and external challenges. The writing style shifts between different voices, providing insights into the characters' thoughts and experiences, ultimately leading the reader on a journey of self-reflection and understanding.
Trans women in real life are different from trans women on television. For one thing, when you take away the mystification, misconceptions and mystery, they’re at least as boring as everybody else. Oh... - #6
Save:Monkey Grip by Helen Garner is a novel set in 1970's Melbourne, following the life of single mother Nora and her tumultuous relationship with Javo, a heroin addict. The story revolves around a bohemian lifestyle of shared houses, drug culture, and unconventional relationships, portraying the inner city life and struggles of addicted individuals in a raw and emotional manner. Garner's writing style is described as evocative, sensitive, and incredibly honest, capturing the essence of a particular era and culture with vivid imagery and precise dialogue.
In the old brown house on the corner, a mile from the middle of the city, we ate bacon for breakfast every morning of our lives. There were never enough chairs for us all to sit up at the meal table; ...
