tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post302384115275693731..comments2024-01-02T15:37:04.858-05:00Comments on Caravana de recuerdos: Backlands: The Canudos Campaign #3Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01746599416342846897noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-67132310633501279962010-09-24T21:02:05.188-04:002010-09-24T21:02:05.188-04:00That sounds awesome, Amateur Reader! I've bee...That sounds awesome, Amateur Reader! I've been trying to get to all three authors this year, but they keep getting postponed somehow. Please keep me in the loop.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01746599416342846897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-28873992819065634502010-09-24T20:52:07.583-04:002010-09-24T20:52:07.583-04:00I've been thinking about doing a Portuguese Ch...I've been thinking about doing a Portuguese Challenge-like thing. I'd cut it off circa 1920, though. Eça de Queirós, Machado de Assis, and Pessoa would be the major (multi-book) writers, then.Amateur Reader (Tom)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13675275555757408496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-55727138488528874942010-09-24T18:36:14.461-04:002010-09-24T18:36:14.461-04:00*Emily: Thanks for the kind words! I think da Cun...*Emily: Thanks for the kind words! I think da Cunha had a hell of a story and a wonderful way of framing his argument, but his struggles with his own values/logic definitely kick his work into another gear from the reader's perspective. Insanely good stuff!<br /><br />*Amateur Reader: Ha ha, I'd definitely <em>participate</em> in a Brazilian Reading Challenge if you or somebody else <em>hosted</em> it! In the meantime, I'll be reading João Guimarãez Rosa before too long and am reading Clarice Lispector right now. And Rise just printed somebody's list of the top 50 Brazilian works of the 20th century over on his <em>In Lieu of a Field Guide</em> blog. So what's taking you guys so long?!? :DRichardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01746599416342846897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-44700038983815242272010-09-22T10:56:34.323-04:002010-09-22T10:56:34.323-04:00All right, who's putting together the Brazilia...All right, who's putting together the Brazilian Reading Challenge?Amateur Reader (Tom)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13675275555757408496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-79321977824710077552010-09-21T14:22:29.687-04:002010-09-21T14:22:29.687-04:00I finally got the chance to sit down and read thro...I finally got the chance to sit down and read through these de Cunha entries, Richard, and must way WOW - the story sounds unbelievable, and the writing/translation impressive! I'm also very drawn in by what you have to say about de Cunha struggling with his own categorizations re: who is more "regressive," "insane," and so on. Great review(s) - this book is definitely on my radar now.Emilyhttp://www.eveningallafternoon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-42690901879762971782010-09-21T13:31:53.992-04:002010-09-21T13:31:53.992-04:00The first chapter's more than a little slow, E...The first chapter's more than a little slow, Emily Jane, but the rest of the way is pretty amazing. Captivating, in fact. Cheers!Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01746599416342846897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-27169271660098781332010-09-18T20:38:52.373-04:002010-09-18T20:38:52.373-04:00This book sounds truly captivating. I've added...This book sounds truly captivating. I've added it to my wishlist!Emily Janehttp://www.bookedallweek.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-22070547182175397512010-09-17T20:54:18.508-04:002010-09-17T20:54:18.508-04:00Jill, ha ha, I'll have to e-mail you the quote...Jill, ha ha, I'll have to e-mail you the quote in question then! Keep an eye on your in-box!Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01746599416342846897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-61451327085118592512010-09-17T20:29:22.523-04:002010-09-17T20:29:22.523-04:00Actually I was just on the verge of requesting thi...Actually I was just on the verge of requesting this book from my library but I was waiting for a <i>perfect quote</i>! Alas...rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.com