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[–] PP_BOY_ 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

2666, mainly because it seems like no one has read it

[–] sanguinepar 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

I've started it twice. Got through the first part (with the various literature professors) on my second attempt, but then couldn't really get into the next part (which I've already forgotten what it's about).

Not Bolaño's fault though, my ability to focus on long books has diminished massively in the last 10-15 years, probably because of phones.

One day I'll get through it, because I could tell it was good, even as I struggled to keep going!

[–] PP_BOY_ 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It took me nearly three months to get through, with a pretty big gap in the middle, so I don't blame you. It's a tough read, especially the later chapters. Part 4: The Part About the Crimes is notoriously difficult to endure. I nearly tapped out there, 80% through it

[–] sanguinepar 1 points 1 month ago

Blimey, it gets harder? That simultaneously makes me want to try again, and also throw my copy away and never think of it again.

I'll probably go for the former. Good to be forewarned though, thanks!