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I read Jaggy's "the Water Statues" earlier this year andI couldn't make head nor tail of it to be honest. I know this one here is more famous and maybe more accessible. Love everything Lispector writes, so looking forward to reading your review

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Thanks, Marc! I hope you do give this book a try. It feels spiritually aligned with Lispector, particularly Near to the Wild Heart, but told in a more straightforward way. I struggle with Lispector, but I keep pushing myself to read her because with the challenge comes access to beauty and profound insight. I look forward to reading The Water Statues, but I need to find it first lol!

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Jul 30, 2023Liked by Books on GIF

I just finished Boulder last night, so I’m excited to read your thoughts about it!

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Thanks, Aleesha! I started it yesterday and am enjoying it so far. Galloping through it! I'm loving my short-book summer!

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Jul 30, 2023Liked by Books on GIF

Excellent review! May or may not pick this up. Right now, I need happier, sunnier stories.

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Jul 30, 2023·edited Jul 30, 2023Author

Thanks, Kate! Once the fall comes around I think you should check this book out. I think you'd like it.

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Have you read "The Passion According to G.H."? It is one of the most intense reading experiences I have ever had. Not sure I grasped all of it, but a stunning, stunning book.

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Yes! I read it a few years back. I agree 100 percent. Intense and stunning!

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Did you see this piece about the evolution of that irresistible Sweet Days of Discipline cover? https://lithub.com/the-perils-of-designing-a-cover-for-a-novel-you-truly-love/ I read it a while back and thought, I need to get that book! And then forgot until now--thanks so much for the reminder and the added incentive to read. How particularly nice that it's so short and sweet!

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Ooh! I missed this! Thanks for sharing, Julie! It was perfect for my short-book summer. I hope you enjoy it!

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I read sweet days after reading that article too! Brilliant. I read a few of her collections too, and water statues, but didn't connect to the as much. The ending of sweet days is so true and haunting

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Thanks, Naomi! Glad you had the same reaction to the NYRB article. It’s so good! Sorry Fleur’s other work didn’t connect. Others have said that, too. But I expect l’ll plow through anyway!

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