[WARNING: SOME SPOILERS] We know it happens - is happening - but it is shocking to come face to face with it, that is, with the experience of living in a situation which was once ordered and safe but which, almost overnight, becomes chaotic and downright dangerous. This is the story Peter Godwin chronicles in … Continue reading Peter Godwin, When a crocodile eats the sun
American writers
Vale Frank McCourt
I've only read one of Frank McCourt's books, his Pulitzer Prize winning memoir, Angela’s ashes. I loved it, but for some reason didn't really feel the need to read more, though I'm sure I would have enjoyed them if I had! Angela's ashes was such a visceral read. I've never read quite such a vivid description … Continue reading Vale Frank McCourt
Murakami on The Great Gatsby
I have nearly finished Haruki Murakami's slim memoir, What I talk about when I talk about running, but thought this little tidbit deserved its own post. As well as writing his works in Japanese which others translate for him, he also translates English language works into Japanese. Interesting eh? Anyhow, while he was writing this memoir, … Continue reading Murakami on The Great Gatsby
