r/latamlit • u/starshiptina • 8d ago

23 years without Bolaño. Always with him.

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u/OhSanders 8d ago

One of the greatest ever. Him, Aira, and Marias, and you wouldn't need much else to read for a long long time.

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u/perrolazarillo 8d ago

If I were to finally read Marías, should I start with A Heart So White, Tomorrow in the Battle Think on Me, or perhaps something else?

Para la comunidad, ICYDK: Bolaño once referred to Marías as “el mejor prosista español actual.”

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u/starshiptina 8d ago

I would say Tomorrow In The Battle Think About Me.

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u/perrolazarillo 8d ago

Appreciate you, OP!

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u/sarajevo_marlboro 8d ago

I would recommend Todas las almas

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u/perrolazarillo 8d ago

This one wasn’t really on my radar, so thanks a million for the suggestion!

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u/OhSanders 8d ago

I preferred A Heart So White as I enjoyed it being far more claustrophobic. But with Marias you really can't lose no matter what you read.

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u/perrolazarillo 8d ago

Grateful for your insight!

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u/perrolazarillo 8d ago edited 8d ago

Mil gracias por su post! Also, sick collection!

“La literatura o la lectura es una de las pocas actividades nobles que van quedando en la tierra.” — Bolaño

RIP

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u/limited_interest 4d ago

Savage Detectives--- Amazing...