Books matching: poetic and experimental writing style
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Save:Faces in the Crowd by Valeria Luiselli is a novel that plays with overlapping narratives and explores the fluidity of time and existence. The story follows characters who are interconnected across different times and places, such as a woman trapped in Mexico City and Gilberto Owen in Harlem. Both characters are haunted by ghosts and have died multiple times, blurring the lines between reality and fiction. The book weaves together themes of life, death, ghosts, and the intertwining of past and present, creating a layered and thought-provoking reading experience. The writing style is described as fresh, poetic, and post-modern, incorporating references to philosophers and poets, adding depth to the narrative.
It all began in another city and another life. That’s why I can’t write this story the way I would like to—as if I were still there, still just only that other person. I find it difficult to talk abou... - #2
Save:'The Beast You Are' by Paul Tremblay is a collection of short stories that delve into themes of memory, identity, mortality, and existential horror. Tremblay's writing style varies across the stories, from experimental and thought-provoking to creepy and heartbreaking. The book includes a novella that tells a unique story of animals as the residents of a town, reminiscent of 'Watership Down' and 'Beowulf', showcasing the darker side of animals in a poetic and epic manner.
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Save:'Auschwitz and After' by Charlotte Delbo is a powerful and haunting memoir that delves into the author's experiences as a French political prisoner interned in Auschwitz during World War II. Delbo's writing style combines poetry and prose to provide a unique and emotional account of life in the concentration camps, offering insights into the female experience of the camps and the struggles of reintegrating into society after liberation. The book is described as a brilliant testimony of the Holocaust, shedding light on the unimaginable horrors faced by those who endured such atrocities.
And when the guards shout to line up five by five, the men on one side, women and children on the other, in a language they do not understand, the truncheon blows convey the message so they line up by... - #4
Save:Tree of Codes by Jonathan Safran Foer is a unique piece of art that reimagines Bruno Schulz's The Street of Crocodiles by cutting out most of the words on every line, resulting in a completely different story. The book is a visual masterpiece created through die-cut pages, forming a dreamlike narrative about a city, a father, and various other elements, written with brevity and imagery akin to poetry.
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Save:Far Tortuga by Peter Matthiessen is a novel that delves into the lives of a diverse crew of turtle fishermen navigating the challenges of declining sea life in the Caribbean. The book is written in a unique format, described as an extended imagistic prose poem that evokes the Romantic lyricism of Coleridge's works. The story follows the crew's struggles, superstitions, and the encroaching modern world, all portrayed through vivid descriptions of the sea and the characters' dialects.
Figures beneath an almond tree observe the distant rain. Though the water at quaiside, in the lee, is clear and still, the green schooner offshore swings on her mooring. Beyond, the water shades from ... - #6
Save:'Hotel World' by Ali Smith is a non-traditional novel that follows the interconnected lives of five characters linked by a tragic event at a hotel. The story is told through various narrative voices, including a teenage ghost, a homeless woman, a young front desk worker, and guests connected to the hotel. The book explores themes of love, life, death, and the impact of our lives on others even after we die. The writing style is described as fragmented, challenging, and at times stream of consciousness, offering different perspectives and unique storytelling techniques.
The plot of 'Hotel World' revolves around a freak accident involving a teenage chambermaid at a hotel, leading to a series of narratives from different characters connected to the incident. The prose is both disturbing and funny, with a mix of sorrow, isolation, and poignancy that delves into the psyches of the characters. The book features unusual narrative structures that vividly describe the characters, making readers feel deeply for everyone involved in the interconnected stories.
hooooooo what a fall what a soar what a plummet what a dash into dark into light what a plunge what a glide thud crash what a drop what a rush what a swoop what a fright what a mad hushed skirl what a... - #7
Save:Hopscotch by Julio Cortazar is a complex novel that offers multiple reading paths for the reader. The story follows Horacio Oliveira, an Argentine intellectual living in Paris in the 1950s, who becomes involved with a woman named La Maga. Tragic events lead to his return to Argentina, where he navigates guilt and friendships with a married couple. The novel explores themes of love, art, literature, and the fine line between sanity and insanity, all while challenging traditional narrative structures.
WOULD I find La Maga? Most of the time it was just a case of my putting in an appearance, going along the Rue de Seine to the arch leading into the Quai de Conti, and I would see her slender form agai... - #8
Save:"After Sappho" by Selby Wynn Schwartz is a richly woven tapestry of interconnected stories spanning different time periods and featuring both fictional and real excerpts from the lives of famous feminist artists from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book delves into the history of women's rights in Italy, while exploring themes of desire, rage, and feminist ambition. Schwartz's writing style seamlessly blends history and fiction, creating a beautiful and thought-provoking narrative that lingers with the reader long after finishing the book.
The novel follows a lineage of creative Sapphic women who strive to break free from societal constraints in search of more freedom, time, connection, and ways to love. Through a mosaic of fragmented yet interconnected stories, readers are introduced to writers, dancers, playwrights, actresses, and painters who come alive on the page, inviting the reader to immerse themselves in the lives of these women as they navigate their desires and aspirations.
