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Yes, absurd and sweet at the same time, that's Etgar Keret.
Commented Jul 3, 2012 on Suddenly, a Knock on the Door by Etgar Keret at Booklog for Charlotte
Suddenly, a Knock on the Door by Etgar Keret
This book of 35 stories by an Israeli writer brings to mind Kafka, in that you must be prepared for the main character to turn into a cockroach. The tone and underlying message are generally much lighter than Kafka's and in some cases the stories are sweet and straight forward. Some of my favor...
'The Transit of Venus' is one of the few great Australian novels I have missed. I must get to it soon. How can I maintain the list of my favorite Australian novels without reading one of the best? Thank you for reminding me.
Commented Jul 3, 2012 on The Transit of Venus by Shirley Hazzard at Booklog for Charlotte
The Transit of Venus by Shirley Hazzard
Because the skies were cloudy here in Virginia at the time of the recent transit of Venus, I decided to read the book instead. I had admired The Great Fire very much, but that did not prepare me for the tour de force that is this book. It ranges far and wide in geography and time and uses lang...
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