tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post7798251764372567243..comments2024-01-02T15:37:04.858-05:00Comments on Caravana de recuerdos: Yo el Supremo [I the Supreme] Group ReadRichardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01746599416342846897noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-37667694996950676792014-05-10T15:57:20.337-04:002014-05-10T15:57:20.337-04:00I thought you'd given up on Paradiso (i.e. Lez...I thought you'd given up on <em>Paradiso</em> (i.e. Lezama Lima's and not Dante's) in disgust, Obooki, so I'm kind of glad to hear you're reconsidering it again (I bought a copy two or three years ago and have been watching it collect dust ever since). The Cortázar and the Roa Bastos are big favorites (the latter so far at least), but I don't think I'd even heard of <em>Avolavara</em> until quite recently. Am now intrigued by the company it's mentioned in. Your sidebar seems even more chock full of goodies than usual at the moment, so I can see you're reading a lot; still, I think <em>I the Supreme</em> would be a worthy addition if you can find the time.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01746599416342846897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-42901473063821787572014-05-10T15:47:06.365-04:002014-05-10T15:47:06.365-04:00OK, sounds like a plan!OK, sounds like a plan!Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01746599416342846897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-80133805097305926912014-05-08T15:13:31.252-04:002014-05-08T15:13:31.252-04:00I might try to read all those four books mentioned...I might try to read all those four books mentioned (Hopscotch, Paradiso, Avolavara, I The Supreme) this year. I have them all. Struggled with Paradiso before; sometimes look at Avolavara, but never seriously considered actually reading it). Will try to read I Supreme, or start, this month - but reading a lot currently.obookihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03885121629202810216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-30911097275356278752014-05-07T18:19:02.666-04:002014-05-07T18:19:02.666-04:00I should be fine with the date as it stands Richar...I should be fine with the date as it stands Richard. If I fall behind I'll let you know.Séamus Dugganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00574186409184247059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-83107724378311888012014-05-06T22:51:07.531-04:002014-05-06T22:51:07.531-04:00Séamus, Roa Bastos' novel is a ton of fun so f...Séamus, Roa Bastos' novel is a ton of fun so far. The Supremo character might be even more perverted by language than Mark E. Smith of the Fall!<br /><br />Since it looks like you and I are the only two people who'll be reading the novel, though, let me know if you want to push back the posting date a week or so. Not a problem either way, but I'll be glad to have your company on this one when the time comes.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01746599416342846897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-8916547921958376042014-05-06T13:48:14.244-04:002014-05-06T13:48:14.244-04:00Not started yet - just a wee Hilary Mantel novel t...Not started yet - just a wee Hilary Mantel novel to get through.(Bring Up The Bodies) But then I'm with you all the way.Séamus Dugganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00574186409184247059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-84741255355227442042014-05-05T14:32:07.597-04:002014-05-05T14:32:07.597-04:00Brian, I think you might like the novel based on i...Brian, I think you might like the novel based on its interrogation of the historical background to the story and its effusive wordplay. However, I understand the overcommitted thing. Glad point #3 provided a laugh--nothing like a little unnecessary needling to spice up an otherwise pedestrian blog post, eh? :DRichardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01746599416342846897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-7178442421428029502014-05-05T03:59:33.559-04:002014-05-05T03:59:33.559-04:00I too am so overcommitted for the month otherwise ...I too am so overcommitted for the month otherwise I would join in. It sounds like very engaging book.<br /><br /><br />I laughed at your point number 3. <br /><br />Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-46220389452782973822014-05-04T21:17:16.934-04:002014-05-04T21:17:16.934-04:00While I would have loved to have your company for ...While I would have loved to have your company for this one, Miguel, I can relate and I'm looking forward to hearing all about your Lusophone African writers. The Roa Bastos novel is a blast so far, though, so I'm glad that it's the only novel that I'm really reading at the moment. Tons of fun!Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01746599416342846897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-72282891324407979252014-05-04T20:03:59.740-04:002014-05-04T20:03:59.740-04:00I'd love to, really, but my hands are full.I'd love to, really, but my hands are full.LMRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08538873868140070018noreply@blogger.com