Now, don’t get me wrong. The Song of Roland is incredibly stupid. I just think the abuse it receives is undeserved…
The Count of Monte Cristo is the “ultimate” (?) revenge story. Of course, there’s a better one, but this one’s still pretty good…
The Man in the Iron Mask combines two of my greatest fears: claustrophobia and reading the last book in a trilogy without reading the first two…
I just now finished reading The Manuscript Found in Saragossa, and am truly astounded. This is a fantastic book that no one ever seems to talk about. If you don’t read any further, then read this, and take these words to heart: if you are a fan of fiction, I guarantee that you will enjoy this book…
Post by David J. Peterson Posted on
July 18, 2006 – 12:00 am
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Posted in A+, Reviews
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Also tagged Art, Classic, Experimental, Horror, Jan Potocki, Long, Offbeat, Polish, Translation, Worthwhile
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