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A review by wmbogart
In Concrete by Anne Garréta
Appreciate Emma Ramadan’s willingness to take on the most difficult translation jobs imaginable.
I love wordplay as much as anyone, so I thought I'd enjoy this more. Calling the tone “cloying” would be way too harsh. This type of writing (and translation!) is impressive for what it is. But my enthusiasm for the whole thing waned as it went on. Fun to a point and a quick read, but not something I'd ever revisit personally.
I love wordplay as much as anyone, so I thought I'd enjoy this more. Calling the tone “cloying” would be way too harsh. This type of writing (and translation!) is impressive for what it is. But my enthusiasm for the whole thing waned as it went on. Fun to a point and a quick read, but not something I'd ever revisit personally.