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cynicalworm's review against another edition
4.0
a well written story set in my favorite season and involving my favorite level of government (summer and municipal)
brndnwrght's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
letterbetty's review against another edition
1.0
I keep trying to like Bolaño, but I just need to come to grips with the fact that I do not. At all. Not even a little bit.
jasonfurman's review against another edition
4.0
An interesting, enjoyable book. Although the review said it has a lot in common with a police procedural that was the least interesting aspect. The kaleidoscope narrative from the perspective of three different narrators -- many of whom don't like each other -- centers around a a beautiful ice skater, a rink a bureaucrat diverts money to build, an aging opera singer, and her young friend. Unique, looking forward to reading more by Bolano.
straykittie's review against another edition
3.0
Reading this on the beach in CT was absolutely so blissful and perfect i felt like i was falling in love with Nuria as i read which also made me feel a little bit sick. Kind of stereotypical """"male gaze""""-y at times but idc parts of it were kinda genius bolaño can write whatever who care.
bethnellvaccaro's review against another edition
3.0
I didn't enjoy this book as much as anticipated. I have never read anything else by Bolano, but everyone I know raves about him. Although the book is told from three points of view, I only liked reading the story through the eyes of the fat man, Enriq. My book club is talking about this today. I'm very interested to hear their thoughts.
njarnstein's review against another edition
4.0
Pretty good! Easy read, and it's very well-crafted by Bolano. A simple story told very poetically.