MISS LONELYHEARTS by Nathanael West

[@richardbenitez1282]

This is an outstanding review. As an unhappy teen my friends I hung with explored west. But now that I’m older West’s writings will have a deeper, fuller resonance. Thanks. I subscribed!

[@LeafbyLeaf]

Thanks so much! This book has a permanent would in my flesh that is painfully pleasurable and vice versa.

[@BardSonic]

Very thankful for you! I've been introduced to both Vollman and Gaddis through your uploads and now this author. The topic of whether or not absolute moral values exist is of great interest to me.

[@LeafbyLeaf]

That means a lot. Thank you! 🙏🏼 I’ve much more Vollmann and Gaddis to come!

[@anbuchelvan]

U r one of the main reasons why i bought Nathanael west LOA edition of his complete novels...❤❤❤❤❤

[@LeafbyLeaf]

Ahhhh, I feel so honored and also affirmed in my decision to start this channel! Enjoy!

[@anbuchelvan]

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[@revolutionaryviews9702]

I can’t wait to read it. Your description of it as a perfect piece of writing matches my own feeling about Tolstoy’s short novel The Death of Ivan Ilych. Looking forward to it. Thanks.

[@LeafbyLeaf]

I hope you enjoy it!

[@jubalcalif9100]

Enjoyed your perceptive review very much ! THANK YOU, sir ! I once had that New Directions paperback that had both "The Day of the Locust" and "Miss Lonelyhearts" in it. Found it at a used bookstore. Lost it somewhere along the way. Bummer ! I highly recommend both those short novels by the late great Mr West. But in regards to his death in a car crash, it happened in Southern California near El Centro, not in Arizona. They were returning from a hunting trip in Mexico. Also killed was his wife, Ruth. They had only been married eight months. Very sad.... :-(

[@LeafbyLeaf]

I appreciate your compliments and your further input. A great loss, indeed. No telling what he would have done had he had more time.

[@jubalcalif9100]

@@LeafbyLeaf You're welcome ! I am sure Nathaniel West had much more great writing in him ! And wouldn't it have been wonderful to see F Scott Fitzgerald finish "The Last Tycoon" & do more ? Always heartbreaking to see great creative talents pass away before their time. Thank you again for your insightful review ! Please keep you the good work !

[@TheCollidescopePodcast]

Nice video to watch while I eat breakfast. Thanks!

[@LeafbyLeaf]

What's for breakfast?

[@TheCollidescopePodcast]

@@LeafbyLeaf Vegan orzo soup with crackers lol. I don't subscribe to the notion that certain foods are for certain times of the day. I'm in the mood for whatever I'm in the mood!

[@LeafbyLeaf]

@@TheCollidescopePodcast I'm totally with you on that. I often eat Buffalo wings for breakfast.

[@marinamaccagni5253]

I'm reading the same edition that you are reviewing! Always amazing your reviews! Keep doing this work, please!thanks again!

[@LeafbyLeaf]

Excellent! Enjoy! This is one of the books I was going to put on your list of British and American literature. I should have that list finished soon.

[@marinamaccagni5253]

@@LeafbyLeaf, many many thanks! I ve also just ordered balso and a cool million for 16 euro on amazon.com. See you soon

[@marinamaccagni5253]

Can you suggest some by richard brautigan? I've got in watermelon Sugar and trout fishing in America. Thanks again!

[@LeafbyLeaf]

@@marinamaccagni5253 Wow, seems like you've managed to discover some good literature indeed (besides just the more commercial stuff). I'd say: read it all! Are you familiar with William T. Vollmann?

[@marinamaccagni5253]

@@LeafbyLeaf , yes thanks to your video! I've bought his first novel "you bright and risen angels", his best-seller book "europe central" and his masterpiece according to vollmann himself "fathers and crows". "Sombrero fallout" by brautigan seems quite interesting

[@leak6729]

Read this a few weeks ago. The imagery I have from the dream of the lamb slaughter… At the least, I respect his commitment to end suffering where he knows how; through violence.

[@beyondtheepilogueagnes]

This is one of my favourite short pieces of fiction, too, so I really enjoyed hearing your analysis. I hope you'll also do a video on The Day of the Locust. I've been meaning to pick up A Cool Million by him, as I read somewhere that it's supposed to be a thematic sequel to Miss Lonelyhearts. Have you read it?

[@LeafbyLeaf]

I have not read that one. Yet!

[@DDandrums]

It's not so good.

[@4jeffinseattle]

The Gentleman From Krakow by Isaac Baschevis Singer, Legends Of The Fall by Jim Harrison

[@montanagal6958]

The only part I enjoyed were the letters (hated the end). Thank you for your video. It's good to read and keep the mind active!!!

[@wesleyallen2593]

I like the way this book sounds. Project Gutenberg has a free copy online, so maybe I'll read it this year. Thanks, Chris!

[@LeafbyLeaf]

Let me know what you think of it!

[@wesleyallen2593]

I will! Think I might read it between parts 8 and 9 of my current book, which is taking me quite some time to finish.

[@rouszxx]

I'm about to read the Spanish version cuz I'm speak Spanish lol 😅 I just buy it a few days ago Thanks for the review I'm sure that I'm going to enjoy it

[@LeafbyLeaf]

I would love to be able to read it in the original language. Enjoy!

[@scottash351]

You must be a smart guy!

[@LeafbyLeaf]

My mom certainly thinks so!

[@corycastleman6351]

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[@LeafbyLeaf]

Forgive me, but what is this in regards to?

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[@LeafbyLeaf]

Ahhhhh. Gotcha. Thanks!

[@neo5kali]

The novella was ahead of its time with regard to the narrator's overt writing about sex and infidelity. And because of that and Miss Lonelyhearts having second thoughts about religion and humanity, I can appreciate this novella. However, I came away feeling quite depressed after reading it. I was put off by visualizing these strong female characters confined in a very misogynistic world. I didn't care for the bitter tone, especially coming from Shrike, and no one - not even Betty - came across as likeable. A real downer for me and so I can't recommend it.