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Come fanno a non ingrasssare

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There were moments of tension and of gratifying release of tension between the two of them (because to what extent Madame Chauchat was affected remains to be seen), then at least in Hans Castorp's own fantasies and emotions.

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In any case, being in love inflicted on him all the pain and all the joys that the condition brings with it the whole world over.

We are describing everyday events; but even everyday events look peculiar if they grow in peculiar soil.

Mercury's Moods - Hans Castorp finally admits he is in love with Frau Clavdia Chauchat. When she gives him a disdainful look when he tries to show off his speaking ability, he falls into a depression and his temperature lowers. Hans is happy and excited. He is getting better. But, a brief encounter with Frau Chauchat and a pleasant good morning from her in his own language sends his temperature to 100.4 degrees.

To, co na początku wydawalo mi się atrakcyjne, w jednej trzecie książki zaczyna nużyć. Muszę skończyć przed końcem roku, więc z braku czasu przenoszę się na audiobooka