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Papeles Falsos
Papeles Falsos | Valeria Luiselli
Evocative and imaginative, these narrative essays cover a range of themes but share the unique perspective of the author that allows the reader to draw new connections between diverse topics. The hidden tomb of Brodsky in Venice, the elusiveness of the indefinable Portuguese word "saudade," and the idea of language being a break between infancy and childhood are some of the subjects that Valeria Luiselli explores. Shining a different light on aspects of daily life, this group of commentary also demonstrates the prowess of a promising young Mexican writer.""Evocativose imaginativos, estos ensayos narrativos cobran una gama de temas pero tienen en comun la perspectiva unica de laautora que lepermite al lector encontrar nuevas conexiones entre los topicos diversos. La tumba escondida de Brodsky en Venecia, el caracter esquivo de la indefinible palabra portuguesa "saudade" y la idea de que el lenguaje es una ruptura entre la infancia y la ninez son algunos de los temas exploradosporValeria Luiselli.Arrojandouna luz unica sobre diversos aspectos de la vida diaria, esta compilacion de comentario tambien demuestra la proeza de una prometedora joven escritora mexicana."""
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lil1inblue
Sidewalks | Valeria Luiselli
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I intended to read this one essay at a time, but the essays flowed so well that I read it in 2 sittings. Excellent, thoughtful writing about maps, language (which was interesting given that I was reading it in translation), reading and books, and more. The writing style at different times reminded me of both Patti Smith and Joan Didion. I will definitely come back to this one, and will certainly read more by Valeria Luiselli.

TheKidUpstairs I just learned about this one recently, I'm excited to read it. I loved 3w
lil1inblue @TheKidUpstairs Ooh. That looks good. I'll need to check it out! 3w
BarbaraBB That sounds good. I loved her 3w
lil1inblue @BarbaraBB Adding that to my list, too! 3w
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lil1inblue
Sidewalks | Valeria Luiselli
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"Rereading begins in the comments written in the margins, the underlined phrases and scribbled footnotes; but especially in the objects left behind between the pages."
-Valeria Luiselli, Sidewalks, "Return Ticket"

I am loving this book of essays. Chance was on my side for this month's #bookspin.

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lil1inblue
Sidewalks | Valeria Luiselli
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Finally getting around to posting my #bookspin and #doublespin for March. I'm excited to finally knock Middlemarch off my TBR.

TheAromaofBooks Yay!! Enjoy!! Good luck with Middlemarch, it's a long one!! 3w
lil1inblue @TheAromaofBooks Luck was on my side - Middlemarch is long, but Sidewalks is short! 😉 3w
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charl08
Sidewalks | Valeria Luiselli
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you can read a city... as you read a book. But the metaphor can be inverted. The notes we make during the reading of a book trace out, in some the private spaces we inhabit. There are texts that will always be our dead end streets: fragments that will be bridges; words that will be like the scaffolding which protects fragile constructions. .... And everything we haven't read: relingos, absences in the heart of the city...

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charl08
Sidewalks | Valeria Luiselli
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It is perhaps true that in other times the greatest risk one ran on going g out for a walk was ... to be knocked down by a dog. But the reality is that nowadays, the pedestrian can't venture out into the street with the same extravagant spirit...

bnp Is this a new one? 3y
charl08 @bnp nope it's a reissue of one of her earliest. 3y
bnp @charl08 That may explain why it's new on my radar Thanks. 3y
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BarbaraBB
Papeles Falsos | Valeria Luiselli
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Elegant writing in short stories.

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John_Carr_Walker
Sidewalks | Valeria Luiselli
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Just finished this great book of essays. I plan to write a review, once I catch my breath.

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