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Eça de Queirós: Adam and Eve in Paradise

Adam and Eve in Paradise, recently published by New Directions in a translation by the always great Margaret Jull Costa, reimagines the dawn of humanity with wit, humor, and surprising depth. Through a comic and naturalistic retelling, Eça de Queirós explores Adam's evolution from beast to man—and Eve’s crucial role in shaping civilization. A philosophical exploration of knowledge, survival, and the cost of progress. Check out my full review.

By |March 18th, 2025|Categories: Book Reviews, Eça de Queirós|Tags: , , |1 Comment

Yiyun Li: “Techniques and Idiosyncrasies”

This week's New Yorker fiction is Yiyun Li's "Techniques and Idiosyncrasies." What begins as a routine checkup at the doctor's office for Lilian quickly becomes a poignant meditation on memory and grief, drawing us into the subtle ways in which personal history shapes even the most seemingly mundane interactions.

By |March 10th, 2025|Categories: New Yorker Fiction, Yiyun Li|Tags: |2 Comments

Jean Echenoz: Command Performance

Jean Echenoz’s Command Performance is a noir-tinged, absurdist romp -- full of wit, detours, and dead ends. But does its playful subversion delight or exhaust? I found myself teetering on the edge of both. Read my review here.

By |March 4th, 2025|Categories: Book Reviews, Jean Echenoz|Tags: , , |0 Comments
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