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3.43 AVERAGE
3.43 AVERAGE
reflective
medium-paced
Neapšaubāmi skaista proza, bet ļoti prasīga, izaicinoša lasītpieredze.
Kaut kas starp Valentīnas Freimanes Atlantīdu un Elzas Skjaparelli dzīvesstāstu. It kā pazīstami, Rīga, Latvija, bet tajā pašā laikā pavisam neaizsniedzama realitāte. Bet daudzas bērnības pieredzes man bija pazīstamas.
Kaut kas starp Valentīnas Freimanes Atlantīdu un Elzas Skjaparelli dzīvesstāstu. It kā pazīstami, Rīga, Latvija, bet tajā pašā laikā pavisam neaizsniedzama realitāte. Bet daudzas bērnības pieredzes man bija pazīstamas.
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
challenging
slow-paced
dark
reflective
slow-paced
This was a tough one. Her style of writing is often vague and unspecific, reflective yes, but bouncing from one obtuse observation or insight to another.
There were themes I really enjoyed - particularly her fraught relationship with her mother. It’s in these reflections the memoir is most compelling & resonant.
I’d say a good half of this would never make it to print in an American type memoir and for that I am appreciative of this translation and opportunity to read an author whose perspective and writing style are unique and different from what’s typically presented here in the US.
I would agree her writing style is lyrical and poetic, dream-like. At the same time, it’s hard to place in context what’s being shared at times, but I think that’s the point. This is definitely one to read slowly and take in parts, I think you are rewarded for that as a reader.
There were themes I really enjoyed - particularly her fraught relationship with her mother. It’s in these reflections the memoir is most compelling & resonant.
I’d say a good half of this would never make it to print in an American type memoir and for that I am appreciative of this translation and opportunity to read an author whose perspective and writing style are unique and different from what’s typically presented here in the US.
I would agree her writing style is lyrical and poetic, dream-like. At the same time, it’s hard to place in context what’s being shared at times, but I think that’s the point. This is definitely one to read slowly and take in parts, I think you are rewarded for that as a reader.
emotional
informative
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
emotional
reflective
Beautiful poetic prose that perfectly encapsulate the wandering imperfection of memory and feeling. This book is truly a vibe. Stumbled upon this work at the Tucson Festival of Books and am very grateful for the exposure to Jarre and Italian autobiography. 3.5 stars!
informative
reflective
slow-paced
This book is short but it is DENSE so i’m setting it aside for now
emotional
reflective
slow-paced