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The Most Secret Memory of Men Review: Mohamed Mbougar Sarr’s Goncourt-Winning Labyrinth Echoing Bolaño’s 2666
Sarr’s labyrinthine quest for lost voices echoes Bolaño, blending African mysticism with brutal truths. A Goncourt gem worth unearthing.

David Lapadat | Music PhD
Dec 15, 202510 min read


Dino Buzzati’s “Il Segreto del Bosco Vecchio” – A Captivating Review and Analysis
Dive into Buzzati’s fairy tale where forests fight back and evil shadows flee. A 4/5 must-read.

David Lapadat | Music PhD
Nov 29, 20256 min read


The Crying of Lot 49 Summary and Analysis: Thomas Pynchon’s Paranoia-Fueled Postmodern Classic
Unravel the paranoia in Thomas Pynchon’s The Crying of Lot 49 – a personal review blending absurdity, satire, and psychological depth.

David Lapadat | Music PhD
Aug 11, 20256 min read


Juan Rulfo’s “Pedro Páramo”: My Thoughts on a Haunting Mexican Classic
This book review breaks down its fragmented style, themes of tyranny and death, and key scenes that haunt.

David Lapadat | Music PhD
Jul 28, 20255 min read


Bruno Schulz’s “The Cinnamon Shops”: A Personal Dive into Surreal Fiction
Dive into Bruno Schulz’s “The Cinnamon Shops,” a dreamlike collection blending Kafka’s absurdity with Borges’ puzzles.

David Lapadat | Music PhD
Jul 11, 20259 min read


Exploring the Depths of Jessica Au's Cold Enough for Snow: A Thoughtful Review
David Lapadat explores Jessica Au’s Cold Enough for Snow, a meditative mother-daughter journey through Japan’s misty landscapes

David Lapadat | Music PhD
Jun 25, 20254 min read
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