MACHINES IN THE HEAD by Anna Kavan

Published 2019 by Peter Owen Publishers
Hardcover, 256 pages
ISBN 9780720620542
www.peterowen.com/shop/anna-k...
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[@annakavan1869]

Own almost all books. Anna forever in my mind & heart.

[@LeafbyLeaf]

Her words have indeed stayed with me!

[@rickharsch8797]

I very much liked the extensive readings during this review. For whatever reason it seemed right. Thanks again.

[@LeafbyLeaf]

Thanks, Rick! It seemed better to let Kavan speak for herself.

[@liquidpebbles7475]

Great revieeew, gotta catch up with your videos, gonna go on a binge soon jeje Gottabread Kavan, been on my list sine paper birds video, now that my 2 fav youtubers have recommended it I gotta check her!!

[@LeafbyLeaf]

What a compliment that I'm up there with @paperbird in your estimation! Happy binge-watching!

[@BholeV]

Had never heard of her, thank you for introducing her.

[@LeafbyLeaf]

No problem. Enjoy your new discovery!

[@tomlabooks3263]

Fabulous. The quotes you read completely sold me. I’ll need to stick to my self-imposed discipline and bump this one to my 2022 TBR, but I’m IN. 👍🏻

[@LeafbyLeaf]

I totally understand that. Glad I could entice you on Kavan!

[@lloydirving6209]

yo I found your channel the other day from 4chan, been watching a bunch of your stuff. great channel man

[@LeafbyLeaf]

Sweet-welcome! Tell me more of this 4chan referent (I feel old asking that).

[@lloydirving6209]

@@LeafbyLeaf 4chan is the culmination of all the worst parts of humanity by virtue of it being a totally anonymous discussion board; there's some good/funny stuff on there sometimes though. There was a thread the other day about booktubers that people would recommend on the literature board (/lit/) and your channel came up a few times.

[@LeafbyLeaf]

Wow! Thanks for filling me in (love your description).

[@jamesgwarrior1981]

Bout halfway through “Ice” and was unpleasantly (simply because was almost expectant to find a favored reviewer and subscriber to your channel to which fandom…) to find this video so with bated excitement and intrigue. On with the show 📖

[@runagaterampant]

Great video and channel. Subscribed!

[@LeafbyLeaf]

Thanks!

[@lalitborabooks]

Excellent review as always. And about the tormented soul of author, i felt same about David Foster Wallace. It’s almost unbelievable that a person that disturbed can produce such complex and thought provoking works. On an unrelated note what are your thoughts on Don Quixote?

[@LeafbyLeaf]

Thanks! Exactly! Don Quixote constantly vies with In Search of Lost Time for my favorite European novel of all time. Here is my video of the first half of the Quixote: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaPRZqWYbsmpjLM

[@pon1952leod]

This is a woman unloved and unsupported in her life who slips the confines of social restraints and free falls into her own sad conclusions. Is she a cautionary tale or the highest form of courage? Wonderful find✅

[@LeafbyLeaf]

That is a great question to drive thinking about her work!

[@marinamaccagni5253]

I've got ice by anna kavan but I haven't read yet. Now your amazing review compels me to read ice as soon as possible and to purchase machines in the head too. Thanks for your advice!

[@LeafbyLeaf]

That's what I'm here for! Enjoy!

[@boyinthebadlands]

Which do you prefer: Ice or the short stories contained within Machines in the Head?

[@LeafbyLeaf]

Hmmmm. I’m going to have to think about that one. If you ask me: With which should I begin? I would say the stories. So, probably I prefer Ice.

[@boyinthebadlands]

Leaf by Leaf thanks for the thoughtful reply!

[@LeafbyLeaf]

No problem at all!

[@dM-ij1we]

What was the jazz piece at the beginning please? 🤔

[@LeafbyLeaf]

Oh, man, I really wish I could remember. It was a free audio file from KZbin's audio library. Sorry!

[@dM-ij1we]

No problem. It just got to me and had to ask. Great channel by the way!