December 2009
20 posts
I cheated on 2666. Several times.
I’ve finished four books since I supposedly started 2666. I’m starting a fifth. It’s weird, I enjoyed what I had read so far (of 2666), almost to the point where I felt like I needed it to have my undivided attention. Being back home for the holidays, my nerves are constantly fried with family drama, and I’m constantly distracted by friends, by the revision that I should be...
first thirty pages
generally i don’t read literature - i read books. i abhor the classics, relegating my reading to 20th century authors. vonnegut, bradbury, adams, asimov, buckley & moore (christophers), and friedman (kinky not thomas).
so, 2666 is a bit of a departure for me in the literary(ness) department. this was a good decision. what bolano does in introducing the main characters is akin to the...
2666 is one of my boyfriend’s favorite books, and when I first mentioned that I was thinking about reading it and asked him to describe it to me, he described it as “a mapping of the ecology of Hell.” Between this description, a few other things he’s said about the writing, and the sheer size and scope of the book, I found myself rather intimidated to start reading.
But,...
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So, guys,
how’s it going? I’m not far in because of various reasons, but I’ve greatly enjoyed what I’ve read so far.
What’s everyone’s opinion?
Edit: Opinions on the book in general. Are you finding it easy to read/difficult, are you enjoying it, is it what you expected? Anything you want to share.
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Discussion plan
I just finished the first part of 2666 and realized we haven’t decided how we’re going to discuss the book. Should I just share my thoughts so far (minus any spoilers) or are we going to set a date and then all post our thoughts on the same day? Maybe we’re keeping this tumblr for quotes and pics and posting notes and ideas on our own tumblrs? Or possibly we’re going to get...
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“… as they delivered kick after kick, shove Islam up your ass, which is...”
– Roberto Bolano - 2666, p. 74
This book is surprisingly hilarious in parts (wait for the context if you’re not there yet). I’ve laughed out loud/giggled out loud probably half a dozen times thus far.
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“She didn’t draw up long- or medium-term plans and throw herself...”
– 2666, Roberto Bolano.
Question:
For those of you a little bit more tumblr-savvy than myself. I can reblog a 2666bookclub post to my main blog, even if I’m the one who posted it, but I can’t reblog a main blog entry to 2666bookclub?
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“The oblique drops of rain slid down the blades of grass in the park, but it...”
– Wha? WoW
Roberto Bolano - 2666 -page 9
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Review of 2666
Nice little review from a fellow tumblr the notes [here].
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So, I started 2666, as you guys have probably...
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And I am definitely going to stick by that commitment. However, I just realised something. I’m flying to London Saturday night, then home from there Sunday morning. While I would love to use that opportunity to make a kink in 2666, I just can’t carry a book that heavy with me. I’m going to have my laptop and the usual crap that makes my handbags weigh a ton. So I’m going to...
