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Brilliant

Revisado: 09-12-24

Sharp and funny and poignant. Never read anything quite like it. I will remember Catalina’s voice.

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Exquisite, lovely, moving

Revisado: 05-11-24

Every time I paused this book, it felt like I had to extract myself from a remote cabin on a remote island in 19th century Scotland; the characters and the landscape were that vivid. The language was exquisite and pleasurable to experience. And the arc of the story was affecting and life-affirming. I’m grateful to have learned about The Scottish Clearances, an important and unlovely period of history, in the loveliest possible way.

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Gorgeous

Revisado: 09-04-23

I wish I could slip this book of poetry into mailboxes of people across America. Edgar Kunz is the rare poet for both those who think they hate poetry and those who have dedicated their lives to the love of poetry. Kunz’s language is spare and muscular, unflinching and erotic and tender. Somehow both direct and exquisitely subtle. There is much to admire here. The middle section— the title poem— is astonishing. As is the penultimate poem. It was a pleasure to hear him read his work aloud. I plan to relisten and reread and preorder whatever he writes next. Thank you for your art.

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Masterful

Revisado: 07-21-23

Jackson’s poems evoke the work of Franz Wright and Rilke but also announce a wholly new voice in American poetry. The river, the snow, the pills… there is violence here and also mercy, a kind of generosity and humor that flow out of a close attention to death and loss. I recommend pausing the recording in between each poem, and reading it with the physical version of the text nearby. I will be thinking about these poems for a long time. Winter Stranger is a masterclass on how to end a poem! I loved living inside the landscape of this book, and I plan to relisten to this book and read whatever Jackson writes next.

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One of the best books I’ve read this year

Revisado: 05-14-23

My best friend highly recommended Piranesi to me, and I’m so glad I trusted her opinion. This is a novel unlike any other. The first two hours are gentle, intentionally rhythmic and repeating, and then there is a turn and it almost starts to feel like a philosophical thriller. Without giving too much away, I think this book will particularly resonate with people who have been involved in cultish groups, undergone a significant belief change, or simply feel an extraordinary distance from a past version of the self. The writing was phenomenal; the narrator was perfect. I would like to read Plato and C.S. Lewis and Borges and then return and reread Piranesi.

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Savored this one

Revisado: 03-15-23

A lovely novel with endearing characters that feel very real. Will recommend to friends and plan to reread. I wasn’t sure about the narrator at first but he grew on me. And I loved the reflective nature of this text, how political and ecological undercurrents were present but not overpowering. No one existed outside of Gil’s compassion. I miss him already.

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Exquisite

Revisado: 02-01-23

I can already tell that this will be one of my favorite books from 2023. What a novel! Absolutely exquisite prose. I will never think of the play Hamlet in the same way again

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Beautiful and moving

Revisado: 01-05-23

Ross Gay is one of my favorite poets & writers and this book meant as much to me as his other works. I think the title fits, but I do want to tell other potential readers that the emphasis is on Inciting rather than Joy. It is a book about joy, but it’s also a book about grief and anger and injustice. It’s not a simple heartwarming book; it’s an exploration of how capitalism and racism dehumanize us, and how caring for one another as we grieve and change can produce joy. I laughed aloud and smiled many times while listening— I love that he reads it himself, and reads it very well— and wrote down many quotes and song recommendations. I’m so glad Inciting Joy exists and that I had the opportunity to witness it. I’m sure I’ll be rereading it often, like I do with the Book of Delights.

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Even better the second time!

Revisado: 12-18-22

Super enjoyable plot & dialog combined with fabulous 80's geekdom. Thank for writing this book Mr Cline.

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Utterly enjoyable

Revisado: 09-20-22

I completely understand why this won the Booker Prize! Brilliant storytelling- I couldn’t stop thinking about these characters. I’d recommend taking notes while listening so you can keep all the characters straight; it adds a layer of enjoyment to see (and predict) how the stories will link together in the end. Just finished listening and I already miss this world

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