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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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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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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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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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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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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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