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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
fast-paced
The multiplicity of desire ruptures the object permanency of the other.
And the admittance of such ruptures leads to love.
A movement from jealousy to communion.
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This is honestly the only cultural text I've read, heard or watched that has the (male) protagonist grapple with their feelings of jealousy (mostly unfounded, but nevertheless felt), slowly working through these feelings, towards a productive and compassionate end. Like, I just did not expect an early 20th century decadent text to provide a positive role model for men who get a big wham of the dumbo paranoia over their partner's (potential) infidelity. Yeah, cishet purity politics is lame (how dare u desire anything other than me!), but loyalty and honesty are cool. I like how the husband and wife end up closer through their expressions of desiring otherwise.
Also, the Kafka thing of making everyone, post-conspiracy, appear super sexy to the protagonist is hilarious, especially with the conspiracy, in this case, being of sexual desire. There's something extremely funny about a doctor moving from scene to scene, suspicious of his wife's desires, whilst projecting such desires onto all the women around him, who then appear to desire he, the doctor, himself. Everywhere a mirror of paranoia cloaked in seduction.
And the admittance of such ruptures leads to love.
A movement from jealousy to communion.
--
This is honestly the only cultural text I've read, heard or watched that has the (male) protagonist grapple with their feelings of jealousy (mostly unfounded, but nevertheless felt), slowly working through these feelings, towards a productive and compassionate end. Like, I just did not expect an early 20th century decadent text to provide a positive role model for men who get a big wham of the dumbo paranoia over their partner's (potential) infidelity. Yeah, cishet purity politics is lame (how dare u desire anything other than me!), but loyalty and honesty are cool. I like how the husband and wife end up closer through their expressions of desiring otherwise.
Also, the Kafka thing of making everyone, post-conspiracy, appear super sexy to the protagonist is hilarious, especially with the conspiracy, in this case, being of sexual desire. There's something extremely funny about a doctor moving from scene to scene, suspicious of his wife's desires, whilst projecting such desires onto all the women around him, who then appear to desire he, the doctor, himself. Everywhere a mirror of paranoia cloaked in seduction.
slow-paced
Inhaltlich wie stilistisch absolut überragend! Ich hätte Schnitzler noch weitere 600 Seiten beim Intrigieren, Symbolisieren, Konspirieren, Naturalisieren und schlicht Erzählen zuhören können. So und nicht anders wünsche ich mir psychologische und kriminalistische Spannung. Superb!
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
this was a fun dreamlike little read, made easier by the visuals of kubrick’s eyes wide shut playing out in the back of my mind. much less sexual than its film adaptation counterpart, the book relies on a fast paced plot and unlimited access into fridolin’s mind as he interacts with the women of the night in order to get the same point across. unfortunately, once the eccentric trance this book creates fades, it becomes almost forgettable; it truly is a dream story. wonderful in the moment, meaningless after it ends, and something i will most likely never revisit.
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
حلم..
كل ما أستطيع أن أقوله عنها أنها رواية غريبة، تتأرجح ما بين الحلم والحقيقة، ما بين البوح والغموض، دراما نفسية تجري في داخل الأبطال كما تجري الأحداث خارجهم..
ترجمة بديعة ورقيقة و شاعرية ولكن هذا الغموض والنهاية المفتوحة على مصرعيها لم تعطني ما كنت أتوقع وأريد..
هذه رواية تطرح اسئلة أكثر مما تعطي إجابات.
3/5
كل ما أستطيع أن أقوله عنها أنها رواية غريبة، تتأرجح ما بين الحلم والحقيقة، ما بين البوح والغموض، دراما نفسية تجري في داخل الأبطال كما تجري الأحداث خارجهم..
ترجمة بديعة ورقيقة و شاعرية ولكن هذا الغموض والنهاية المفتوحة على مصرعيها لم تعطني ما كنت أتوقع وأريد..
هذه رواية تطرح اسئلة أكثر مما تعطي إجابات.
3/5
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes