Reviews

Asleep in the Sun by Adolfo Bioy Casares

luzxcx's review against another edition

5.0

Una historia concisa y práctica sobre el matrimonio, el ser, los defectos y la búsqueda de la perfección.

thetomegnome's review against another edition

dark funny mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

elefelanterosa's review against another edition

5.0

Bioy Casares tiene un estilo. Sus novelas, cortas, comienzan serenas y nos presentan al personaje y cómo ve el mundo. Mientras la novela avanza se nos revelan inquietuedes y finalmente explota todo en un retrato de genialidad por parte del autor.

Todo eso lo pensaba mientras leía esta novela. Si bien hay un prólogo que te echa todo en cara, vivir lo que vive Luis Bordenave quita la respiración.

stacialithub's review against another edition

3.0

Just finished Asleep in the Sun by Adolfo Bioy Casares. Haven't spent a lot of time pondering it yet, but I'm not really sure if I liked it or not. I do like that it is South American surrealism (to a small extent), has resemblances to Kafka, and ponders the meaning of identity -- the body or the soul? Of course, in pondering these things, you can also enter some sinister & disturbing territory too; I love the challenge & thinking, while the horror gives me pause. Definitely one that would not be to everyone's liking, but a somewhat unique read for those who like (somewhat disturbing) philosophical pondering. Maybe not a pool or beach read though, lol.

halieh's review against another edition

dark funny medium-paced

4.0

beepbeepbooks's review against another edition

3.0

eh!

highly respect Casares, but found this a bit grating. Warmed up to it, but I wonder if the tone was off for me. Invention of Moral also has this sort of plot device, but its' much better done in that novel.

dllman05's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

pogue's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

parnassusreads's review against another edition

5.0

I picked up this book because it was mentioned as one of the possible theories for what was happening in the TV show Lost. It took me a while to get through it because it is a slow, quite book. Once I finally decided to sit and finish it, I read it in one sitting. I won't say too much so that I don't reveal the conceit, but the book is quite good and worth a read on a lazy or indoor-weather Sunday afternoon. While it won't help with Lost or raise any hairs on you head, it will help you consider memory, loss, and the impermanance of human lives.

pogue's review

3.0

A very good story teller. I know that for some this is to be a funny book. I just must not have the right sense of humor.