pickNorthern Spain, towards the end of the civil war in January 1939. A prominent fascist figure is allowed to escape death by a soldier fighting for the Spanish Republic. Sixty years later, with democracy back in Spain, the narrator/author starts the quest to find the Republican soldier. A powerful novel about fascism vs democracy, Republican heritage, paso doble, Roberto Bolaño, and the importance of fighting losing wars. A must read.
“In politics, the first thing is to continue to exist.” (EH, FWTBT pg. 284)
“As long as there is one of us, there is both of us.” (EH, FWTBT pg. 463)
pickWell written and well researched. The author got most of the music parts right (a rarity) and I learned a lot about Spanish history in the early 20th century. All while being highly entertained with a good story. #readyourKobo @CBee
This book set in Spain in the years leading up to WWII is frighteningly relevant to today‘s.
Chapter 14: Holy mother of Hemingway, it is absolute literary genius.
pickI loved this movie—the visuals have stayed with me through the years. The book is very similar but feels even darker. All fairytales are cautionary in some way. This one is no different…we would do well to remember the lesson from this story in our current times.
pickFinally finished this chunky book for #BookedInTime #SpanishCivilWar @Cuilin
When I saw last month‘s theme I wanted to re-read this book. I wasn‘t sure if my fond memories of it were because it was a good book or if it was the book I brought with me the first time I traveled without my kids. Sometimes just being able to think makes a book better.
Happy to say it held up and I was just as into this spy novel in translation as I was 11 years ago.
