A review by jannie_mtl
Diary of Frida Kahlo by Carlos Fuentes, Sarah M. Lowe, Frida Kahlo

2.0

I am conflicted about this book. The diary itself, is beautiful and poetic: her words, accompanied by sketches, are powerful and moving. The essay by Sarah Lowe is interesting and added to my understanding of Khalo and the document. But the introduction by Carlos Fuentes was opaque and a difficult read. Also, the layout of the book, with the glossy colour reproduction of diary in the middle is accompanied by translations at the end which made for continuous flipping back and forth and multiple bookmarks. For Khalo enthusiasts, this is a must-read, but I found the layout of the book awkward and annoying.