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At this point, Liana's bosom has been lovingly described so often as to become a character all it's own.

"I drink, therefore I am." Another alternative title for this book.

"And he wondered whether someone, some twisted novelist or drunken writer of cheap screenplays, at that very moment saw him as an imaginary character in an imaginary world who thought he wasn't real." The best fourth wall breaks are always the fourth wall breaks that authors use to drag themselves.

I am enjoying this book in places, but between the moments of pleasure are long dry spells of dullness. I find I'm not invested in what's happening or who it's happening to.

"What I need is more gin." The real title of this novel.

Part of me thinks one could make a very fun drinking game out of this book, doing a shot every time Corso pours a gin or puffs a cigarette, but then the other, more reasonable part of me points out that I would have to get my stomach pumped every single chapter. Gotta respect this dude's commitment to Bols.

This book would make for an excellent animated film. I can almost see Fargas' dilapidated home and his exaggerated anguish.

Corso may be insufferable, but this book is hella atmospheric.

"For a widow who'd spent her schooldays doing needlework, Liana Taillefer didn't seem shocked by his language." He said his job was a bit like being a whore. Is this book set in 1993 or 1893? I have so many questions.

"She must be after something, to put on such a display." Literally all she did was sit down. I hate this guy.