The New Directions Storybook editions are a great way to sample authors that you have been meaning to try. This was the case for me with Ginzburg's Road to the City ( a 90 page novella in this edition). I was a bit sceptical at first as Ginzburg tends to move from character to character frequently. One aspect I was sold on immediately was the atmosphere, perfect for the warm evening in which I enjoyed it. Despite the grim atmosphere of the (CONT)
vivastory story, desperate situations & an existential tone, by the end I was a firm believer. My god, what an unremitting bleak tale. (edited) 3w
LeahBergen Great review! I‘m intrigued. 3w
vivastory @LeahBergen Thanks! I picked up another Ginzburg literally as soon as I finished it.![[tagged book]](https://image.librarything.com/pics/litsy_webpics/icon_taggedBook@3x.png)
The Dry Heart 2w
The Dry Heart