Our Share Of Night by Mariana Enriquez BOOK REVIEW
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ต.ค. 2022
- Translated from the Spanish by Megan McDowell, Our Share of Night by Argentinian author Mariana Enriquez is a 700-page horror epic about cults, generational trauma, colonialism, capitalism, and so much more!
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As an Argentine, I initially thought that the novel might be difficult for readers from other countries to understand. However, after watching your video, I realize that it deals with quite universal perceptions. Excellent review!
Im from Argentina and read it in spanish when it came out and god, she's amazing, there's not much of a tradition of horror in Argentina and mariana does it great, it was the first time i actually read something horrifying of a horror that was close, that could reach me. Absolute recommendation
I felt the same way!
I love how when we're introduced to Adela she's in a yellow rain slicker, and of course she's missing an arm. Lovely nod to King's IT. The empty house gave strong Neibolt Street vibes too. Great review!
I’m so grateful for this review. I finished this book a week ago and because I am practically friendless, I had no one to talk to about this book, which affected me greatly. I’ve listened to podcasts and watched video reviews but they just couldn’t capture the feel of it. You did in a short time, and the way you spoke about family trauma touched me so much, I’m on the verge of tears right now. Im now following you. Can’t wait to hear other reviews. ❤
Great review. I admire the way you are able to talk about a book's themes, how you can summarize the really important stuff. This book is a journey. I'm from Argentina (I've been living in the US for many years) and this book took me back to very well known places, and I'm not talking about physical places only. I was born and raised during the dictatorship and grew up while democracy was being restored (actually Mariana is practically my age) and she captures the social and political atmosphere of that time perfectly. She is my favorite argentinian contemporary author, by far. Thank you for your thoughtful and passionate review. You rock!
I'm not from Argentina but, Gabriela Cabezon Camara, Samanta Schweblin, and Claudia Pineiro are my next read.
As an Argentinian I'm so proud of our Mariana. I'm glad you are enjoying her work. I haven't read Our Share of Night or Nuestra Parte de Noche yet. Shame on me. After your review, Is going to be my next buy. 🖤
Just finished this masterpiece. You captured this book perfectly. Great review & love your connections to other books/movies.
I just finished reading the book, and I loved it. Now your review is just assuring me it's even better when I reflect on everything the book talks about and its themes. The version translated in my language is only 600 pages with a smaller text font, and that was a bit of a struggle for a slow reader like me to see those long paragraphs on the pages, but the book was fantastic so I can ignore that this time around 😅
not going to watch this video but i'm going to leave a comment for the algorithm because i already ordered this book and want to go in as blind as i possibly can. ❤
That’s very sweet, thanks!
I'm so happy you read this!! I knew you would love it. Mariana Enriquez is my favorite author alive, the feelings I had reading this! There's also a character that appears in one of her short stories, maybe you noticed, she's the protagonists of the short story and here we get to know what really happened to her. Also the magic and rituals here are so real, I couldn't help but think that Mariana ✨knows things✨.
So much pain and darkness, loved it. I'm from chile and I lived in argentina too so the dictatorship and post-dictatorship (cause I wouldn't call this a democracy) themes always hit home. Please read Pedro Lemebel! Very punk, queer, and disruptive.
In an interview (Caja Negra, en el canal Filo News) Enriquez said she is writing a book about ghosts and part of her research is playing with a ouija. She takes research to the next level.
What story was the character from? and what part of the book? I just finished it but I didn't notice any links and now I wanna go back and find it 😂
I was initially drawn to that book by its wonderful creepy cover and pre-ordered it from Blackwell’s since it’s not available in the US until Feb. 2023. I often feel daunted by big books,but after seeing your review it’s made me eager to dive in after its arrival. I love books that are different!
thanks to your recommendations i think i found my favorite book genre!
I read this book in spanish and it became one of my favorites books of all time. Being latino and having a latin author like mariana enriquez makes me feel so proud of my roots
I've seen this book around, but didn't pay much attention to it. Your description of this book has made me feel like I need this book in my life. I'm absolutely sold! Thank you❤
You’re very welcome!
I had put this book on hold at my library many months ago. When it finally became available, I wasn't sure if I still wanted to read it. I'm so glad I watched your review before I sent it back unread because I loved it. This is my favorite book of the year so far. The history and themes Enriquez explores mixed with the atmosphere she creates is perfect. Thank you! As an aside, the length of the book didn't bother me at all.
Thank you for the commentary on what this book was about, I read the synopsis and reviews trying to dodge spoilers and it was so hard to piece what this book was actually about and it made me hesitant to buy it because I didn't know if this was Fantasy or Horror, you've sold me on it and I cannot wait to dig in!
I’m currently reading this and you couldn’t have described this book better! It’s lengthy, but I’m almost done.
Sounds so interesting, added it to my never-ending reading list!!
This novel is beyond, and as some other people said, I knew that you'll love it. At some level, what you said from 8:36 to 8:58 is what argentinian dictatorship was. Love this review and your nails
I’m so happy I found your channel because we have IDENTICAL taste. I see that Kawakami in the background ❤ Loved this book
I read that book few weeks ago, and I am so happy to have followed your recommandation. I am not fond of horror movies, I avoid them « like the plague », and still, I decided to « take a risk » by reading a few horror books and this 100% out of comfort zone novel. Of course it’s, oh oui, tough, but I was amazed to realise that I can appreciate this genre anyway, thanks to help me to « open my eyes » with that. I was very impressed by the father/son relation, the violence despite love and love despite coldness and cruelty. Very powerful, made me think a lot… and I will definitely read more for Mariana and Argentinian authors 😊, Merci!!
I'm glad a stumbled across this video. It's convinced me to go back and read it again. I was completely overwhelmed on my first read through that I ending up missing out a lot of the points you brought up in this video. This is one I will need to get a psychical copy rather than a digital one so I can annotate it and take my time with it. It was such a beast the first go through. So glad I watched your video. Now I know what to look for the second go around.
Just borrowed this book on the Libby app. The cover and the author's name caught my eye. Thank you for your fantastic synopsis!
I just had to start reading this over the weekend! I’m usually too scared to read horror but the other themes interest me. What wouldn’t we do for good books? 🙈
I am on page 396 and had to hit pause! Just started reading this behemoth of a novel 3 days ago and am thoroughly engrossed; I cannot stop! I subscribed as you have a beautiful and talented gift of describing said novels, immaculately! You gave me chills in the time I listened! 😍
I just wanted to express my thanks for such a wonderful and erudite review.
I have just begun reading this stunning book, and after just over 150 pages I already have a sense it will be one of my favourite books of the year.
I don’t anything about Argentina and the military incidents that happened in the early 1980’s, but this doesn’t affect my enjoyment at all.
The characters are beautifully drawn, and although there is a difference in their physical looks, I would love to see Justin Theroux play Juan.
After watching Justin Theroux’s incredible performance in ‘The Mosquito Coast’ tv series, every time I read about Juan I always picture this actor.
Thank you again for the book review.
It'll take me more than four days to finish this whenever I can get myself a copy. I am a suuuuuper slow reader lately. I read a book of short horror stories called Tiny Nightmares: Very Short Tales of Horror (edited by Lincoln Michel and Nadxieli Nieto). It is less than 300 pages and it still took me 3 days to finish it. lol Anyway Our Share of Night is now a higher priority thanks to your excellent review. 😊
I read for a job and I’m also a super slow reader! Always have been!
it takes me a week to read 300 pages these days lol
This book doesn’t release in the US until next year, but I want to read it so badly! (On a side note, I was so happy to see a review from you blurbed in my copy of an Hamid Ismailov novel I received in the mail this week!) 🎉
Oh really?? How exciting! Publishers never tell me if I get blurbed! Thanks for letting me know :)
@@WillowTalksBooks I’m glad I could pass that on to you. The review was for Of Strangers and Bees, but the blurb appeared in the frontmatter of Manaschi.
Blackwell’s ships globally with free shipping. Highly recommend purchasing from Blackwell’s if you’d like to read the book sooner than 2023.
Yes this book! Beautiful 👌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
literally just got my copy! CANNOT FREAKING WAIT
Really loved your review of this book.I could listen to you forever!!!I hadn't heard of this book....im definitely going to order it now..⭐⭐🤗🤗
You’re very sweet, thank you!
Waiting anxiously for this one!
I have it on my virtual pile in Polish translation and optimistically in Spanish orginal. Thanks for reminding me.
I had already wanted this book and now I want it even more. The question remains, do I buy the book from book depository or wait for the US edition to come out because I like the cover slightly more
I wonder why the UK version is so much longer than the US version. Ours is only 587 pages with rather large font and large margins.
I bought this book based on your short and am enjoying the journey.
I have been so so so excited for this so novel since learning that it was going to be translated this summer! Now I just need to wait until February :P Thanks for your review!
You can get it from Blackwell’s in the UK with free shipping :)
@@WillowTalksBooks Oooh thanks for that info :)
I'm very curious to see how they translated it! Would love to read it in English too. Great review!!
i have never been sold so quickly on a book I NEED ITTTT
Very good review!
I loved mariana enriquez short stories it was my favourite writer of 2022 and i have problems with big books but i am really going to try to read this one ( is in my nightstand)
So proud to say I'm from the same country as Mariana Enriquez!! Loved Our Share Of Night and all her other works. She's just an amazing writer
I've been getting more into horror lately and I've added a lot of the titles you shout out. I'm most excited to read Our Wives Under the Sea. Idk if you take requests but do you have any recs for really good really scary Lovecraftian horror. I just finished The Ballad of Black Tom and I was left feeling unsatisfied
For cosmic horror I’d always recommend the manga of Junji Ito. Here’s an article I did on him: booksandbao.com/best-junji-ito-manga/
Thank you for this great review! I definitely want to read this book soon. It sounds perfect for my book club (full of horror lovers) but from what i've found looking at the content warnings there seems to be animal cruelty/animal death in it (which is something one of the book club members isn't ok with). Would you say that part of the story is minor enough to skip past? Or would it be a deal breaker?
Superb book ! Must read epic novel for beginning Halloween.
☕️ added this to my long tbr!
Great insight on the nature of families.
I loved the book! 👌
For me the little boy stands for the current generation, Juan for the generations that suffered under the regime and the grandparents for the dictatorship.
The way you described this good remind me if ninth house
I have to say that the book is amazing - but in SPANISH it's also sublime. :)
Heyy saw on your shelf the “100 queer poems” do you recommend? I am autistic and have a hard time reading poetry but I saw it today in my favourite bookshop and was wondering if you recommend
I completely understand and I think some of the poems will work for you and others won’t. A varied collection like that one is probably ideal, yeah :)
@@WillowTalksBooks thank you so much!!! I am going to put it in my btr
Ohhhh this sounds good. I love this author - but sadly not available in US bookstore yet. But just this one time, I love the US cover more than the UK - this never happens 😂
It comes out in February 2023 where I am, and it is my most anticipated release. She does not disappoint!
You can grab it from Blackwell’s in the UK if you want it early! Free shipping :)
Your taste in books is immaculate! Could u please tell the trigger warnings for this book?
Thanks! But probably not since it’s massive, I read it months ago, and everyone’s triggers are different. I’m not very sensitive to triggers so I wouldn’t trust me to highlight them
A favorite of mine
I don't like politics. I think I'm gonna love this book when I try it. Thanx for the review, I've been waiting for this video.
Glad you enjoyed!
I'm kind of intimidated by the novel but am definitely tempted!
I was intimidated too but it’s honestly fine
@@WillowTalksBooks I did not expect you to reply; I left a comment for the algorithm gods. Love your videos and hope to see more of them!
Also...added this novel to cart. 😅😅😅