![]() Rodoreda's eerie brand of magical realism vanquishes the literal world while permeating it with resounding effect. The book's poetic but brutally beautiful passages are delicately spun and dream-like. Although it is challenging to inhabit the surreal and anthropomorphic narrative, the best way to read this is to let go and allow the lyrical juxtapositions to open up your senses. This posthumously published (1986) slim masterpiece by Catalonian Mercè Rodoreda (1908-1983) will appeal to dedicated readers who don't require plot or concrete realism, and are willing to give up control for a visceral experience. ![]()
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