Who Among Us? by Mario Benedetti | A Uruguayan Classic

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[@adaobi4451]

Hi I just wanted to tell you that im crying because i've watched booktube for years and I barely have found any black booktubers talking about black stories. Maybe its my algorithm, or my reccomended page but ive never seen you before and im so grateful to have come across your youtube channel. Your bookshelf is beautiful. You are so beautiful! and I am grateful to have found you :)

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Wow I am so very touched by your kind words and so glad that you found me!! Thank you so much! xx

[@TheArtisanGeek]

@@ms.cellaneous4380 oh thank you so much!! xx

[@perfectioninbooks7624]

I'm from Uruguay and it's the first time since I strted watching booktube (at least 6 years) and following channels in english that I have seen a uruguayan classic mentioned and even less a whole video dedicated to one! I can't even begin to explain how happy I am and even happier since you enjoyed it!! (Obvs being subjective but) we have some amazing authors and works 😊 it's very nice you found one! Thanks for the video!

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Thank you for watching and I am so happy to hear that! I have been having the BEST time reading these classics from all over the world! :D If you have any suggestions for more Uruguayan literature, I would be very glad to hear them :)

[@gabrielamatica]

Benedetti demasiado importante para la literatura latinoamericana! También es primera vez que veo que alguien lo menciona

[@TheArtisanGeek]

El libro fue tan bueno! :)

[@perfectioninbooks7624]

@@TheArtisanGeek Other ones you might enjoy: Juana de Ibarbourou, Ida Vitale, Idea Vilariño, the three of them in poetry specially; Galeano, Horacio Quiroga (if you fancy more horror kind of stories), Felisberto Hernández and Florencio Sánchez. They are quite different between them but I just wanted to give you some names and hope you find some of them (and their work) enjoyable!

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Horacio Quiroga's name stood out immediately - I've been doing a lot of research recently for non-western horror/gothic literature and I'm pretty sure he popped up in an article. Thanks so much for reminding me as well as for the other recommendations, will definitely look into them :)

[@Ecusenbary]

"She was surrounded by idiots" and the silent laughter cracked me up. Thanks for the review!

[@TheArtisanGeek]

lol, I remember reading the last part of the book and my eyes literally rolling back into my head because of how CLUELESS the two guys were 😂😂

[@LocDBooktician]

Your content is the bar that other booktubers should strive to set. I am looking forward to reading Who Among us.

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Oh wow thank you, I'm thoroughly flattered! I'm excited to hear you'll be giving the book a go!! :D

[@augustine9371]

Hey! I'm Uruguayan, I'm so happy

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Hello there! Glad to hear it! If you have any recommendations, I would love to hear them :D

[@augustine9371]

@@TheArtisanGeek I also enjoy the work of Eduardo Galeano, Onetti and Delmira Agustini

[@israel-fn4cj]

I appreciate how you always recommend great foreign classics. Thanks for the intro to Benedetti, will definitely be checking him out! 🇺🇾

[@TheArtisanGeek]

It's my absolute pleasure! Thanks so much for watching, so glad to hear that you'll be checking him out -- happy reading! ✨✨

[@elowen7287]

The cover of that book is stunning. I’ve been slowly binge watching all your videos and reviews and I’ve added a huge stockpile of books because of you. You’re seriously one of the few booktubers who has really given me LOTS of new to me, undiscovered titles and I love how much insight and knowledge you pass on in your reviews. I learn so much! Just love sitting down with my coffee and listening to them.

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Oh my gosh, I am so flattered!! Gaah - thank you so much, I'm so happy to hear that!! Spreading and sharing my love for literature with others is one of the things I enjoy most in life -- I'm so glad to hear that my channel has resonated with you and that you have found some new works through me :D Also that cover is indeed stunning - it's what caught my eye initially :)

[@aj_paperback1246]

Thankyou for shining a light on this South American classic. I am inspired to grab a copy.

[@TheArtisanGeek]

My pleasure, very happy to hear that! :D

[@neenah7376]

I cannot believe I just found you! you are amazing, I love your videos! I know I am going to find some great works through you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Thank you so much!! I'm so excited to hear that - looking forward to hearing which books will pique your interest :)

[@nanyprincesa]

AAAAAAAAAAAA. I LOVE Mario Benedetti sooo much. I tend to not read much poetry but his words are so stunning and sweet that I'm attracted to them with so much force. I'm Chilean, and reading his works is amazing, he had such a hard life, but wrote so many beautiful words to contrast it. His vocabulary was HUUUUGE. He was such know it all little old man, I hold his works so dear and near to my heart.

[@1stefaniandrea]

Wow, I have been watching booktube for many years now and never heard anyone talk about this author that I love so much. Thank you for bringing him ❤ Love from Argentina

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Oh it's my absolute pleasure, I'm so glad that I was able to find him -- I'm very much looking forward to reading more of his work :) Much love back from the Netherlands!! xx

[@AdyGrafovna]

The footnote is cracking me up! So is the silent laughter. Your one-book reviews where you talk about a book in depth are just fantastic. I have really just started watching KZbin since the pandemic started and I haven’t found many of these types of videos.

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Yeah lol, that part was great! :D Thank you so much, I'm really glad you enjoy them :)

[@jennifer17kingston]

From a Latina, THANK YOU for highlighting a Latinx author 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@molliesreading6629]

I am so grateful I found your channel. I love your perspective, the books you choose to discuss, and your emphasis on world literature. The last poem at the end gave me chills. Thank you for your videos, Seji, I've added so many cool books to my TBR!

[@TheArtisanGeek]

I'm so happy to hear that! It's been a really humbling experience finding, reading and sharing all of these books. It fills me with joy to know that people are resonating with the stories as well :D And yes, what a poem to have as your last! Gave me chills as well! I'm glad I could help add to your TBR ;)

[@SofiA-ev4mr]

This os the first time I’ve ever seen an English speaking booktuber talk about an author from my country!!! So glad I found you! 😍🇺🇾🇺🇾🇺🇾

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Ah thank you! It was such a great experience!! If you have any recommendations I'm always open to more :D

[@rumboalsol]

I am an Uruguayan living in Sweden. This video made me soo happy! I was really touched. Thank you so much!

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Ahh I am so glad to hear that! It's my absolute pleasure -- thank you so much for watching!! xx

[@rajendralamichane6140]

Just finished reading this book. Honestly, the story dug itself deep in my heart. My head, well, was spinning. Thanks to your vid, there is a sense developing. I will definitely be reading the book again with a much better perspective. Likes !!!

[@lydiajines95]

I really value the level of care that you put into these videos. This video is much more than a review of the book and discusses so artfully the greater context of the piece and the author.

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Oh why thank you so much! I really appreciate it! The book reviews take a lot of time to put together, but I find it to be very humbling and fulfilling work :D

[@MsPatricia666]

A booktuber going beyond basic YA-new releases from the US??? SIGN ME UP! Benedetti is great. Love from Brazil.

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Yes, really looking forward to reading more of his work :D xx

[@CaroAbebe]

You’re doing a great job, and you’re incredibly charming besides. Gracias por presentar a Mario Benedetti. It’s much appreciated.

[@KierTheScrivener]

I do love that in the midst of sharing profound and beautiful quotes and then "as I have never smoked I don't know if tabaco has a cold taste' in the same poetic voice only to react with laughing. I keep skipping back because it's I'm just grinning and silently laughing.My library only has him in Spanish (and my grade 10 Spanish I don't think will pass me here) but I will keep an eye out for him because this book sounds incredible. I love when we examine different people's perspectives and views of themselves and one another. I love the way you review books.

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Yeah haha that was one of my favourite parts of the book :D I was checking out some of his work that was in Spanish and I also don't think I would be able to survive with my two years of secondary school Spanish lol! Thanks so much for watching!! :D

[@MioneWeasley545]

Your channel is amazing, I'm going to learn about so many classics that I don't usually hear about!

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Thank you very much! I'm so glad you're coming along on the journey - I'm excited as well :D

[@leilaa4839]

I‘m sooo happy I’ve found your channel!! Watched your diverse classics video and immediately fell in love with your content

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Ah thank you so much!! :D

[@lmac3869]

Every time I watch one of you videos my Amazon wishlist gets longer. I'm so excited to broaden my reading horizons and pay it forward by recommending these books to others.

[@sakshi2897]

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[@TheArtisanGeek]

That's so kind of you to say -- thank you very much! I'm happy you found me!

[@mradcaqbdb]

You are delightful! I have never heard of this author, but I definitely want to check him out after this thorough review! Thanks!

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Thank you so very much!! :) The pleasure is mine -- I'm glad I could introduce you to him! :D

[@Andrea-ur2lg]

Thanks, for doing videos like these. I have always been interested in classic literature. And being introduced to these authors has been great. Especially when they are from other countries.

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Oh the pleasure is absolutely mine! So happy to hear that :) And same here, we never really got to read classics in school, so it's been great being able to read everything for the first time, not looking only exclusively at western classics :)

[@AC-ez2es]

You really are a great book reviewer. I also love seeing your videos when you get into character as well.

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Thank you so much! Very happy to hear that :D

[@heyimsasa]

i loved seeing the bloopers at the end 😂 it made me remember that these take a lot of preparation and work to get right. you're awesome 💖

[@kittykatb007]

This seems like a really fascinating way to tell a story

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Oh yeah I really enjoyed it :)

[@michuuu999]

so nice to hear that you are venturing Latin American literature!!! I lived in Uruguay when I was younger, and their literature is amazing. Some other interesting Spanish/LATAM classics I recommend are El Tunnel by Ernesto Sabato and Niebla by Miguel de Unamuno, I think they are similar to Benedetti's work psychologically :) Also I just discovered your channel and I love it!

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Yeah I joined the ConSabor challenge this year, and the experience has been great! Very much looking forward to reading more Latin American literature :) Thanks so much for watching as well as the recommendations, I have noted them down! :D

[@amandapereyra3097]

I'm Uruguayan on my father's side and while he's urged me to read Benedetti, I've never found the time amongst my long list of to -reads. Seeing this brings me joy and I will have to get my hands on this book asap. Thanks for the review!

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Oh I'm so glad to hear that, I would definitely love to hear your thoughts when you pick it up :)

[@42ariadna]

Great, great review of this book and it's wonderful author. Benedetti is one of my dad's favorite writers because it was my granpa's favorite writer. I never thought I would watch a video on Booktube about him, much less from a non-Spanish speaker. I hope you read more Latinoamerican writers in the future. You'll enjoy it for sure. Keep up the good work!

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Thank you very much, I'm glad that you enjoyed it! I am definitely picking up a lot more Latin-American literature -- very excited for it :D

[@TomeRaider]

So happy that I came across your channel the other day! You seem to read books I haven't heard mentioned on Booktube before. Adding this one to my TBR right away. Looking forward to watching more of your videos!❤

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Thank you so much!! Yay I'm so happy to introduce new books to you, would love to hear your thoughts on Who Among Us, if you end up reading it!! :) xx

[@thereadingrobin2191]

Great review! Your're awesome 🙂

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Ah thank you!! :D

[@christinetreasure5321]

Lovely review as always! I don't think I've ever read anything from Uruguay and you make it sound fascinating. Hoping to pick up a copy soon now, so thank you :)

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Thank you very much! I'm so glad to hear that, I hope you get to pick it up sometime soon :D

[@komorebooks4939]

Yaaasss! I've actually added that book to my June tbr ~ I am so excited you have reviewed it~! will definitely come back to this video once I finish reading it~^^

[@TheArtisanGeek]

How exciting! Happy reading!! :D

[@komorebooks4939]

@@TheArtisanGeek Thank you! ^^

[@komorebooks4939]

@@TheArtisanGeek Thanks! I've just finished it and enjoyed the book immensely! I am now laughing with you watching this video as I remembered I've also chuckled while reading the tabaco part of Lukas's pov~ XD Great review, btw!! ^^

[@BookishTexan]

Welp. I don't think I've read a single book by a Uruguayan author, but now I know where to start.

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Yeah those were exactly my thoughts when I came across the book lol - glad to have read it :)

[@seeCHOsmile]

Oh.. this sounds so good! I'm so curious about the characters now and the writing style sounds a little quirky. I'll be picking this one up soon thanks to your review! Always looking forward to what you recommend!

[@danielaaleman7394]

Heard of Benedetti before but I've never read something written by him. This video is amazing, I'm definitely getting a copy of this book!

[@petiolereads]

Ooo, great review! This sounds interesting and I haven't read any Uruguyan lit - adding this to my TBR!

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Thank you very much -- so happy to hear that!! :D

[@aja968]

I read "Andamios" and "La Muerte y otras Sorpresas" by Mario Benedetti years ago for Spanish class and remember really loving them. The latter one in particular, it's a short story collection and one of them I think about to this day. Andamios was somewhat challenging at times, but I enjoyed getting to learn about Uruguayan history. I don't know whether either of them have been translated to English, but I can recommend them both, especially "La Muerte y otras sorpresas". Great video, I really enjoyed your analysis and your bookshelf is simply beautiful 😍

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Oh that sounds really interesting! I'll go have a look and see if there are any English translations :) Thank you so much for watching, I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the video! :)

[@Litelaratura]

I'm so glad to see you reading some latin american books! Wish you read some brazilian authors too! I recommend Machado de Assis.

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Thank you very much! I actually started reading The Posthumous Memoirs of Brás Cubas today - my pre-order of the book came in last week :D Also, I have Jorge Amado's Captain of the Sands (and a bunch of others Brazilian literature) waiting on my shelf to be read ;)

[@Litelaratura]

Amazing! Hope you enjoy it 🥰

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Thank you!! xx

[@LinnaAP]

@@TheArtisanGeek sorry to insert myself in the conversation, but I love Machado!!! so I'm so very happy to hear you are reading it! I do hope you enjoy it too and if you do, that you then give Dom Casmurro a chance (it also has this theme of duo perspectives of the same events, tough we only get one and can only especulate about the other), it is my favorite of the two, tough I did only read them in high school which was.... TEN years ago, oh my! ksksks jokes aside, it definetely deserves a re-read from me and a read from you. the same about captain of the sands, tough I want to read Grabriela and Dona Flor before I re-read it.

[@TheArtisanGeek]

No worries, you're free to comment wherever :D And thank you for that recommendation, I just put it on my list :D Ah these books all sound so amazing - don't know where to start lol - besides Captains, I also have Quincas Water-bray, so excited about that one as well!

[@TheReadingShell]

I started following you not so long ago. So happy that you're reviewing latin american literature. I'm from Chile, and we have so many great authors. Isabel Allende, Gabriela Mistral, Pedro Lemebel, Raúl Zurita, Diamela Eltit, and so many more. Gabriela Mistral and Isabel Allende I'm pretty sure have their books translated to english, so it'd be amazing to see you review some of their work. Keep on with the amazing content!

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Thank you very much -- and also for the list!! I've noted them down and will have a look into it :D I know a lot of people who enjoy Allende's work :)

[@mindysbookjourney]

The format of this book sounds really unique and fascinating.

[@evam6961]

I already put childhood by Tove on my tbr thanks to you and now this is going on my summer tbr as well. The way you talk about books is TOP-TIER stuff. 👌

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Yay! I'm so happy to hear that!! Thank you so much! :D

[@juliasouto5284]

I'm so happy KZbin suggested your channel to me! You're so nice and funny and your litterary choices are amazing! I'm already taking part on the book club. And I love that you read Brazilian literature as I could see in other videos and in your goodreads page. Very happy that you read Latin American literature in general and all the diversity you bring here. I'm very very happy about the existence of your book club

[@annalisaely4298]

That's so interesting that he wrote that about memory being subjective so long before it was shown with studies. It's very unsettling to realize that our only record of the small moments in our lives is so unreliable. I love that he portrayed the men as totally misunderstanding the woman, that happens a lot, lol!

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Yes exactly, it's so weird thinking that people can have such different versions of events -- also a bit scary lol xD And lmao, it was so sad -- they were utterly clueless XD

[@wendyryan1618]

I really like the sound of this novella. I always seem to enjoy multiple perspectives and unreliable narrators. I've read some South American authors but never one from Uruguay, so thank you for this review!

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Oh yeey I'm so happy to hear that -- it's my pleasure :)

[@daysleeper1989]

I adore Benedetti, my favourite works by him are "La tregua" and " Springtime in a broken mirror " Thanks for bringing such a fantastic author

[@pamplemousse3734]

This morning I got one of your videos recommended and now I’m trying to check out the rest of your channel. And, I must say: Wow, I’m actually kind of mind blown at the quality and the spirit of your videos. I feel kind of ashamed to write this, but I’ve often been very dismissive of “booktube” for a long time but your videos are really changing my mind here and I just wanted to write you that I’m very thankful for all your hard work. It’s very inspiring and I’ll definitely check out some of the books that you’ve reviewed! I wish you all the best. Stay safe and take care!

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Hello there! Thank you so much for you comment, I really appreciate it! I'm glad that I have been able to change your perspective on Booktube - I'm so happy to hear that you enjoy my content and would love to hear your thoughts if you end up reading a book I've recommended! Thanks very much and I hope you take care and stay safe as well! xx

[@pamplemousse3734]

Hey, thank you for your reply, it's very kind of you to take the time, since I imagine you must be very busy. I think it'd be nice to exchange thoughts with you, but I also imagine that by the time I get around to them, you might not be interested any more since sadly I'm really not a fast reader. But thanks : )

[@melperman5622]

Love the video! I’m definitely gonna pick this up, thanks

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Thank you very much!! So glad to hear it! Happy reading ✨ :D

[@ObsidianTextsTangents]

I love the concept of the three perspectives. And the emphasis that we all have our own truths based how we experience the world/events. And that makes it hard for us to actually see the actual Truth. 🤎🤎🤎

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Yes exactly!

[@annakap97]

wow so happy I found your channel. you recommend so many books I haven't heard of but are right up my alley. love your videos!

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Oh yay! So happy to hear that!! Thank you so much!! :D

[@Elizabeth-uu5tv]

Thank you for this wonderful review of a Latin American writer. Love all of your diverse content. It's Hen-era-sion phonetically, the g is meant to sound like an H. Lol.

[@TheArtisanGeek]

The pleasure is absolutely mine! And thank you so much lol I'm going to have to up my Spanish game real quick, I found a couple of great Spanish translated literature :)

[@ChristyLuisDostoevskyinSpace]

Thank you for using the #ConSaborReadingChallenge hashtag. I hadn't heard of it, but now I'm down the rabbit hole 😂 Now if I can get a copy, I'm planning to read Mama's Girl by Chambers for July (afrolatinex main character). I have a backup though in case the libraries haven't opened yet 🙈 "not a failure," "a misspent success"

[@TheArtisanGeek]

My pleasure! hopefully I can do a video about Latin American literature soon, the people who are behind the challenge are really doing a great job! Mama's Girl sounds really good, I hope you can find a way to get your hands on it :) And yeah, I know right?! Something about a misused opportunity just evokes the instant regret, which in my opinion is worse than trying and failing Oh it has been a pleasure and incredibly fulfilling doing all this research and finding these wonderful books! I feel a bit like a treasure hunter lol and I am happy that people are resonating with it :)

[@ChristyLuisDostoevskyinSpace]

@@TheArtisanGeek Treasure hunt 😍 That's how I feel when I'm digging through Project Gutenburg. I think people resonate with you as much as with your content!

[@nikoletta3855]

I found your channel yesterday and I love how you have international book recommendations! I don't think I've ever seen any english speaking booktuber talk about non English literature, which I'd sad considering what a vast amount of amazing literature exists outside the usa and UK. Also, completely unrelated, but your style is to die for, I love the vintage vibes 💗

[@deanie3824]

More than 80 books?! Even though I know of prolific writers, it still always amazes me.

[@TheArtisanGeek]

I know right?! And I could find just about four of his works in English -- absolutely wild, definitely seeing how popular he was (and still is)!

[@QuestLegacy]

I always think it can be fascinating to hear stories told in this manner. Everyone has such different perspectives of the same events sometimes.

[@JoshsBookishVoyage]

Honestly, I want to buy the book based on the cover alone.

[@TheArtisanGeek]

LMAO that was literally why (okay partially lol) I bought it, I'm glad the story turned out to be great as well :D

[@BB-kd8bs]

I love books where we get multiple viewpoint of the same situation. It’s so interesting to explore how we remember events and reframe them to serve us. You’re making my TBR grow faster than I can read!

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Yeah they're so interesting, aren't they?! :D Hahah my bad, they are just too many good books out there xD

[@cultandclassics]

i hope this comment doesn't get lost in a sea of comments but: thank you thank you thank you for reviewing latin american literature! it made my heart soar a little when i clicked on your channel and one of the first videos was this. latin american literature is so so so rich and imaginative, and most often than not it has social issues as the center of the book. i'm from colombia, and it makes me really sad when booktubers ignore latin america (or only read latino stories when they come from american born latinos, which are valid, but only tell a small bit of our stories). so again, thank you! mario benedetti is a classic for us, we read it in school! if you haven't i recommend reading the house of spirits by isabel allende! i swear you will love it!

[@AuburnAfterglow]

I just wanted to say I'm very glad I've found your channel. Book reviews and recommendations are my favourite things on booktube. You pick really interesting books! :)

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Oh thank you so much! I love book reviews as well! They take a lot of time lol, but the feeling is incredibly satisfying :D

[@anotherbookishbecca9170]

I’m so glad you made this review! I bought Springtime in a Broken Mirror last year but was waiting for my headspace and the season to line up (ha ha ha, as if that will ever happen) but seeing this review of Who Among Us has made me want to just put those inhibitions aside and read it now, and then hopefully pick up Who Among Us next. Thanks for your thoughtful review!

[@juliaisagoodwitch]

The synopsis of the book is definitely appealing and after the way you talked about it, I am definitely intrigued.

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Oh yay I'm happy to hear that! It was definitely a very enjoyable read! :D

[@tabatha82]

Ah I love when youtubers talk about Latin American literature! Benedetti's most famous book in Colombia is "La Tregua" (The Truce), I'll add this one to my reading list for August. Another book I can recommend 100% is The War of the End of the World by Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa. It takes place in Brazil and it's a fictionalized account of an actual war (the war of canudos) between Brazilian authorities and a group of settlers who founded an independent community.

[@Rainierbooks]

I really like your reviews! And its proof that single reviews make sense. I was thinking about that people tend to like hauls or wrap-ups more than single reviews.

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Thank you very much! Oh I love single reviews so much! They take up far more time to make than a haul or wrap-up, but it gives me the chance to look back and dig a bit deeper into the material, which is always a nice experience :) And not to forget - they're great conversation starters :)

[@bespectacled]

Who Among Us? sounds amazing! I'd never heard of Benedetti, so thank you for introducing me :)

[@TheArtisanGeek]

My absolute pleasure! Thank you for watching :D

[@inquisitivemind8672]

Hello, new subscriber today. I would have never known of your channel if it was not for your most recent video "big problem with booktube..." that popped up as a suggestion.... I love Mario Benedetti, his novel "The Truce" is beautiful and he has very funny short stories in "The Rest Is Jungle" If you like poetry his collection titled "Witness" is also very exciting. Many people know about the popular Garcia-Marquez but I enjoy Benedetti a bit more....his observations are sharp, while maintaining a style that is subtle and tender. Great video👍🏽

[@LinnaAP]

oh, I'm not much for reading the same events from many perspectives but in this case you made it sound so interesting and that it actually adds to the story. It definitely made me want to pick it up!

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Oh yeah it's not so necessary the exact same events that are looked at, but rather each person reflects on certain aspects, complementing the entire picture of their connections :) I'm glad to hear I could pique your interest :)

[@lyddie465]

Never heard of this book before but I'm so excited to read it. Thank you Seji!

[@TheArtisanGeek]

So happy to hear that! The pleasure is mine, as always!! :) xx

[@pastorytime2683]

I just finished this novel today! Also really enjoyed it, especially how it plays with what is real and what is fiction. A really interesting way of looking at a failed love triangle...and how time changes everyone so you can't ever reclaim lost love.. Thank you for this video! Lovely to hear your thoughts x Bert

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Hi Bert! Oh what a coincidence, I'm glad you enjoyed it as well! The love triangle carried a sense of wastefulness, which I think was felt mostly by Alicia -- it really is a bit sad. And yes that's so true, the story was so skilfully put together -- I've become very keen to read more of his work, the longer I think about the book. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts with me! Cheers! xx

[@pastorytime2683]

@@TheArtisanGeek Yep it was very sad..so much unspoken. I definitely want to read more too, and look forward to hearing your thoughts if you do! Bert

[@LiteraryStoner]

Great review :)

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Thank you! :D

[@batlavender]

The structure of this novel sounds so fascinating -- My knowledge of South American classics is utterly abysmal, so hopefully this will be the first book on a path to amending my lack of knowledge. Thank you again for such a great and detailed review!

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Yes same here, I've managed to find some excellent collections and novels by Latin American authors recently -- very excited to dive in :) Thank you for watching, I'm glad to hear it was informative!

[@bookishshenanigans4769]

So glad that you review diverse classics because I only read ones by white authors and I need to do better there. Just found your channel but I really think your content is wonderful.

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Yeah I was in this position as well when I was about to embark on the #ClassicsCommunity reading challenge. Luckily someone pointed out this issue, and I'm so happy now to be reading these works :) Thank you very much! I'm glad to hear that you like it :D

[@beatrizmallow3648]

Here in Spain Bennedetti is quite well known but I feel that is more for his poetry than his fiction. I have read his poems here and there but no levels by him I think I will check this one out.

[@TheArtisanGeek]

My friend actually recommended me one of his poems/songs called Te Quiero -- have you read that one?

[@beatrizmallow3648]

@@TheArtisanGeek I think we actually read it at school, it's a pretty straight up love poem, easy to follow and to understand and it doesn't talk about the woman as an object to admire but as an actual person who does things and rebel if I recall correctly.

[@alienatednotarivera1712]

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[@augustine9371]

You guys should read Eduardo Galeano as well. Check his book 'Open veins of Latin America', it is a very good book about colonialism.

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Thank you! Will have to check that one out :)

[@MsPatricia666]

Great recommendation! =D

[@aoutramafalda]

It's the first time I see this author been mention in English speaking booktube. I'm really curious about his works, but I might read him in Portuguese, just because there are more translated books.

[@TheArtisanGeek]

Yeah hadn't hear of him either! That's so awesome -- I hope they'll eventually translate more of his work in English, it's so good :)

[@fernandaramirezananias4087]

So great that you read latinamerican literature, you should read "la mujer habitada" from Gioconda Belli, "una novelita lumpen" from Roberto Bolaño or "tengo miedo torero" from Pedro Lemebel, love your videos, I'm obsessed with your selection of books

[@TheArtisanGeek]

I'm so happy to hear that! And thanks so much for the recommendation, I'll have a look if I can find these in English :)

[@lindacarson5429]

He's written 80 books & I haven't heard of him until now - wow. Those editions have beautiful covers. I love the idea of three different points of view each using a different format. Will have to give him a try. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@TheArtisanGeek]

I know right - I am so puzzled as to why he's so unknown! And the editions are indeed stunning! :D I'm glad to hear you're willing to give his work a go -- would love to hear your thoughts if you end up doing so :)

[@nymeria941]

I will have to check this out. Did you read it in Spanish?

[@rosilenesantos1529]

Hi, Where are you from?