July 2025 - Andrew Blackman

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Borges Marathon, Part 21: Death and the Compass

In this short story by Jorge Luis Borges, a detective tale becomes a labyrinth in which the usual crime fiction tropes are subverted.

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The Story of the Night by Colm Toibin

A fascinating window into a difficult life. Richard Garay is a young gay man trying to find his way in Argentina after…

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Bellezza on Cat’s Eye by Margaret Atwood: “I read this book when it was first published, years and years ago, and felt that Atwood was writing about…” Jan 10, 03:04
Marcie McCauley on Borges Marathon, Part 25: The Cult of the Phoenix: “I think it just depends on one’s mood, and I bet having the other longer, more intricate, more deeply satisfying…” Jan 9, 17:07
Simon Humphreys on There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak: “Thanks for the review! Made me feel better as I was struggling to work out why, like yourself, this book…” Jan 9, 07:55
Andrew Blackman on Perfection by Vincenzo Latronico: “This comment made me smile. I’ve also lived outside my home country for most of my adult life, and I…” Jan 6, 15:45
Andrew Blackman on There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak: “Hi Beth, Thanks for commenting. Interesting idea about footnotes/endnotes! I tend not to like them much in fiction, but they…” Jan 6, 15:43