27.Nov.2009 Witerary Wednesdays: Judge a book by its cover
We all know the saying: “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” And in many instances in life I’ve found this to be true. But in its most literal sense? Well, uh, it’s pretty inaccurate.
Book covers are designed to sell a particular message – they’re meant to be judged. They’re meant to scream out “buy [...]
18.Nov.2009 Witerary Wednesdays: History of Love
Nicole Krauss’s novel History of Love is an anatomy of loneliness, and a compendium of hope. Leo Gursky is an invisible man, elderly and despairing. His son, a famous writer, knows nothing of his existence, much to Gursky’s desolation. He has worked out a routine with his neighbour and friend whereby they check that the [...]
