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Lori asked this question about Lincoln in the Bardo:
Just finished this and need a little help: 1) still not sure why Mr. Bevins appears with multiple eyes, legs, etc and 2) still a bit unclear on the reverend's journey--am struggling with why he was turned back to the "Bardo" and what he decided to finally do--more faith, more sacrifice? Any help or speculation appreciated!
Karen Evarts I'm feeling the need to let the words and citations just wash over me, to be in tune with the all-round humanity of Saunders's work. Hard, but incredi…moreI'm feeling the need to let the words and citations just wash over me, to be in tune with the all-round humanity of Saunders's work. Hard, but incredibly rewarding book. I had the same kind of struggle when I finally got myself to read James Joyce's Ulysses. Well worth the effort!(less)
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Joyce Cosgrove I so enjoyed Lincoln in the Bardo and loved the innovative approach. I am also reading Ulysses and feel frustrated that what is said to be the most im ...more
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Karen Evarts I rather willed myself to get through Ulysses, using online synopses and guides. Certain chapters completely unintelligible except through such help. ...more
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Joyce Cosgrove Yes, will power and crib sheets...I shall struggle on. Thanks for the suggestions.
Jan 09, 2018 07:41AM · flag
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Lincoln in the Bardo
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