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I started reading another book this morning, THE COMFORT OF CROWS.
A quiet, affirming nonfiction book about really noticing birds in the winter…
After a 2nd cup of coffee, I read “Something About Birds” by Tremblay.
And it’s also about really seeing birds…

But such a jarring contrast between two narratives that are both on the subject of birds and noticing birds.
On to my 3rd cup of coffee…

Just read “Tlön, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius”.
Borges uses a narrator, written in first person (limited), to describe a book that seems to defy reality.
Then the book becomes its own reality…

Borges twists “reality” and the concept of scientific method, in a way in which he ridicules others who twist reality and scientific methods for their own agendas.
Is this story a parody? It is certainly satirical.

Just read chapter 13.
Damn, this is HORRIFYING.

And told from the POV of an 8 yr old girl.

On Chapter 11.
I started reading this yesterday, not knowing anything about it other than it’s by Paul Tremblay, and I’ve enjoyed some of his other books.

Things are getting really weird with Marjorie, the older sister. I’m guessing schizophrenia, but it’s Tremblay, so… there is going to be something else at play, something other-worldly…

Again, fairy tale tropes abound, as in other Tremblay novels.

Did not finish. Translation is unreadable.

I’m on Chapter 37.
It’s taking me forever to read this, but I do plan on finishing this book.
The story drags a bit, and over halfway through, I still don’t understand the significance of the multiple points of view ; or significance of the hurricane).
But I’m interested in how this wraps up.

Overall themes are revenge and haunted places. And violence, both natural and man-made.

I’ve about to read Chapter 5, but honestly questioning whether I should continue reading.
Is this book a kinder, gentler version of De Sade?!

Revolting in parts (so far) but compelling. I am invested in the main character’s arc, so I’ll probably continue.

Did not finish due to consistently bad reviews, but the beginning is intriguing.