“... I want things plain. Or direct. When I read a book I’m suspicious of description. Too much embellishment or an excess of adjectives bothers me, as if the speaker or writer were attempting to overcome me, to finesse me like a bridge player. Or to seduce me.”
This book delves into the emotional and relational consequences of experiencing motion sickness, offering a poignant narrative that intertwines personal struggles with broader themes of vulnerability and human connection. more
Lynne Tillman is an American contemporary novelist, born in 1947. Her works are known for their unique narrative style and profound social insights, often focusing on modern urban life and the roles and identities of individuals within society. more
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“Quando a tristeza é sem fim, certamente só a lonjura pode almejar a ilusão de uma trégua.”
“Buying books would be a good thing if one could also buy the time to read them.”