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A review by nateisdreaming
Time Ages in a Hurry by Antonio Tabucchi
5.0
Another stunning, heartbreaking collection from Tabucchi -- who is one of my favorite writers. Ugh. I love everything I've read of his; although it goes in tiers. This is definitely upper tier Tabucchi. The writing is something you can savor and take your time with. Its so simple yet mysterious; so warm and melancholy.
I read most of these stories in public -- and took my time, using this as a book to pick up between other books. Its traveled with me through Mexico, southeastern U.S., and Portland where I live. Two or three times I've had to stop myself from sobbing in a public coffee shop. His outlook on humans is so generous, yet critical -- it really chokes me up.
The cover is a little worn out, and I like to imagine that sand from a Mexican beach is embedded in it. Given Tabucchi's quasi-travelogue style of writing, I also like to think he would be happy about that.
There's nine stories in here -- and there were a couple I liked less than others; but the majority were captivating. My favorite story in here is called "Clouds" and there's a couple others that rise to that same peak. All of the stories are great though. And its a book you could breeze through, if you wanted.
Highest recommendation.
I read most of these stories in public -- and took my time, using this as a book to pick up between other books. Its traveled with me through Mexico, southeastern U.S., and Portland where I live. Two or three times I've had to stop myself from sobbing in a public coffee shop. His outlook on humans is so generous, yet critical -- it really chokes me up.
The cover is a little worn out, and I like to imagine that sand from a Mexican beach is embedded in it. Given Tabucchi's quasi-travelogue style of writing, I also like to think he would be happy about that.
There's nine stories in here -- and there were a couple I liked less than others; but the majority were captivating. My favorite story in here is called "Clouds" and there's a couple others that rise to that same peak. All of the stories are great though. And its a book you could breeze through, if you wanted.
Highest recommendation.