They did not meet Amalfitano in Europe. They met him in Mexico. And he did know German as he translated Archimboldis works. The guy they meet in Europe and who told them that Archimboldi is in Mexico was Alatorre
Thank you for making these! I believe I got to the third part until I had to put it down due to just life getting in the way. Been wanting to jump back into it, and these videos have done a great job at catching me up to where I was
Great review! The first part is a personal favorite, though the book keeps getting better and better. For what it's worth, I don't think it being "unfinished" really affects the book - it certainly reads like it's completely finished! Enjoy the ride - I'm looking forward to following your journey through it!
Hey, man. I really enjoyed this review. I'd like you to also check out the rest of Bolaño's bibliography. My two favorites by far are The Savage Detectives (this one is pretty popular in the anglosphere) and Estrella Distante aka Distant Star (I'm not sure if there is an english translation, though). I love how you can find the same characters in totally different stories in Bolaño's work and the fact that his stories are partly based on the man's life.
I'm going to have to see what you think of the later parts. You peeked my interest with the dreams coming into play towards the end of your video. I could have swore I heard that this is kind of a trippy dark story. And you know I love some dark stories so I'm going to see how this one plays out on your videos.
I think the part about the critics was probably the section of 2666 which I tolerated the best. But then again that's not exactly high praise. I know I'm in a hard minority, but this book and I just didn't gel at all really. But still, nice vid! I always like to hear somebody's else's take on it. :)
Great exploration. It’s hard to grasp what Bolaño is trying to do, but I agree with your thoughts so far on the novel. These critics, Pelletier and Espinoza in particular, definitely have a delusion of grandeur. I like how you pointed out that Morini seems to be present even when he isn’t physically there. And Norton is a difficult character to figure out.
Thanks, Yasmin! A very unique type of BIG book here, in style and in subject. One thing I think- it is fighting against something. Something horrifying, strong, and deep-seated. We shall see!
I agree that nothing extraordinary happened in this part, but that’s what I enjoyed about it. Life is like that sometimes.
They did not meet Amalfitano in Europe. They met him in Mexico. And he did know German as he translated Archimboldis works.
The guy they meet in Europe and who told them that Archimboldi is in Mexico was Alatorre
Thank you for making these! I believe I got to the third part until I had to put it down due to just life getting in the way. Been wanting to jump back into it, and these videos have done a great job at catching me up to where I was
Great review! The first part is a personal favorite, though the book keeps getting better and better. For what it's worth, I don't think it being "unfinished" really affects the book - it certainly reads like it's completely finished! Enjoy the ride - I'm looking forward to following your journey through it!
Outstanding novel! One of the best. A modern classic!
I am really digging it so far 🥸
Hey, man. I really enjoyed this review. I'd like you to also check out the rest of Bolaño's bibliography. My two favorites by far are The Savage Detectives (this one is pretty popular in the anglosphere) and Estrella Distante aka Distant Star (I'm not sure if there is an english translation, though). I love how you can find the same characters in totally different stories in Bolaño's work and the fact that his stories are partly based on the man's life.
Very cool, The Savage Detectives will be my next Bolano. I've heard many good things 😁
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Excellent analysis. I resonated with everything you said here. It truly is ridiculous
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Well played my friend!
Thanks brother! Getting deeper now 😎
Get ready for a ride😉😎
It sure is
I'm going to have to see what you think of the later parts. You peeked my interest with the dreams coming into play towards the end of your video. I could have swore I heard that this is kind of a trippy dark story. And you know I love some dark stories so I'm going to see how this one plays out on your videos.
Please do, the second part is a descent into madness of some kind and this book gets really dark. Brutal, even 😳😳
I think the part about the critics was probably the section of 2666 which I tolerated the best. But then again that's not exactly high praise. I know I'm in a hard minority, but this book and I just didn't gel at all really. But still, nice vid! I always like to hear somebody's else's take on it. :)
Aw yeah, thanks brother! 😎
ohhhh baby, I’m not sure if my mind and body are ready for this journey
Reads quickly so far, the first part was enjoyable... Idk if I'm going to like where it takes me, though 😬
@@EveryoneWhoReadsitMustConverse You ain't seen nothin yet😉
It is worth everything you put into it.
@@jameshumphries7272 I am here for it, brother!
Great exploration. It’s hard to grasp what Bolaño is trying to do, but I agree with your thoughts so far on the novel. These critics, Pelletier and Espinoza in particular, definitely have a delusion of grandeur. I like how you pointed out that Morini seems to be present even when he isn’t physically there. And Norton is a difficult character to figure out.
Thanks, Yasmin! A very unique type of BIG book here, in style and in subject. One thing I think- it is fighting against something. Something horrifying, strong, and deep-seated. We shall see!