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Der Zauberberg
by Thomas Mann
Some really hilarious and fascinating moments but also a lot a lot of unenjoyable philosophising. Mann didn't seem to know when or how to end this.
First rereading: My first read of this book took around 5 months. My second read took about 4 weeks, as I combed through it very detailedly but also much more regularly. The Naphta/Settembrini passages were somehow less painful and complex the second time around, and my overall perception of the Settembrini/Hans relationship is different and a lot more sad. I have a lot of respect for this book, especially the "Schnee" section. It is by no means a perfect book, but it has offered me so much to consider and study and for that I am grateful.
First rereading: My first read of this book took around 5 months. My second read took about 4 weeks, as I combed through it very detailedly but also much more regularly. The Naphta/Settembrini passages were somehow less painful and complex the second time around, and my overall perception of the Settembrini/Hans relationship is different and a lot more sad. I have a lot of respect for this book, especially the "Schnee" section. It is by no means a perfect book, but it has offered me so much to consider and study and for that I am grateful.