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Owen Phillips
is on page 100 of 486
So far, the historical intricacies are interesting. I like making these pairings and comparisons, and the connection to the social/religious contemporaries is good. I am somewhat concerned with the nature of the theming chapter wise. Much of the spirituality of Catholicism is mysterious by nature, it cannot be described so easily within a chapter that discusses the true reality of desire within Christianity
— Nov 03, 2025 04:55PM
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Owen Phillips
is on page 407 of 486
Stupid way to end the book. Don’t call it an epilogue if it’s actually your conclusion bitch
— Nov 11, 2025 04:27PM
Owen Phillips
is on page 289 of 486
Stricken once again by how, “New York BAYBEE” this whole book is. Even the extensive passages about Ireland somehow still feel like they’re about nyc
— Nov 10, 2025 12:19PM
Owen Phillips
is on page 162 of 486
Having slept on it, this book is focused on the cultural heartbeats of the 80s. Not very strictly but. There’s also this sub structure that focuses on New York City. We’re popping out to Dublin and New Orleans and Los Angeles occasionally sure, but we’ve placed the cultural capitol of the world in NYC
— Nov 08, 2025 09:15AM
Owen Phillips
is on page 160 of 486
The information is good; the narrative passable, but I again have to question the choice of theming as it relates to modality. The book is not a chronological timeline whatsoever. But the twisting narratives of these side by sides doesn’t effectively connect. We began with Leonard Cohen, moved to Czeslaw Milosz, and end with Mr. Berrigan, who we’ve met already. These men have never met! They are unrelated
— Nov 06, 2025 03:52PM
Owen Phillips
is on page 133 of 486
We’re losing focus here. The business about New Orleans was good, the rest less so
— Nov 04, 2025 05:03PM
