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dukeml29's review against another edition
4.0
What an interesting look at the fragility of the written word. It is, in a way, heartbreaking to read these accounts of stories that have been lost due to fire, censorship, stupidity, and more. But the discussion of posthumously publishing (or, in these cases, destroying) an authors work is so important. Who can truly say what that person may have wished for, and who should have the right to make that call? Certainly one way to think about what “death of the author” really entails.
honeymonster's review
adventurous
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
3.0
The subject matter of this book is really interesting, but the narrative tone is kind of boring. I don't know if this is the fault of the translators or the author. Hell, could be both. I did manage to power through it because I was intrigued, but reading this book was a slog sometimes.
jo_the_bookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
4.25
krlscat's review against another edition
4.0
M'ha semblat un assaig entretingut. Com reconeix el seu autor és un llibre ple de tafaneries sobre llibres que se suposa que han existit però que s'han perdut per sempre (o no). Entre d'altres, s'aborda la legitimitat dels hereus a destruir obres inèdites, encara que privin la humanitat d'obres mestres. És una obra escueta per evitar que es faci pesada, donat que segueix una estructura repetitiva i d'una temàtica similar.
khakipantsofsex's review against another edition
informative
reflective
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Suicide attempt, Homophobia, Biphobia, Incest, and Genocide
amshu's review against another edition
3.0
To be honest, this "book" feels like a long list of Wikipedia articles, it puts down facts and offers only some aspects of unique examination. In retrospect, it's an interesting quick read but nothing too innovative or memorable.