My best reads in 2007 :
I, FATTY by Jerry Stahl - First person
autobiography-like novel. Dark, moving novel. A kind of
battle between despair, life and resignation, based on the
real facts of the life of Fatty Arbuckle. Subtle work well
served by the precise and talented writing of Jerry Stahl.
Highly recommended.
LAST DRINKS by Andrew McGahan - A stunning
Australian novel. Corruption exposed as a social disease in
the ordinary life of rather ordinary people. Noir using a
kind of "melancholy noir" mood, with impressionist approach
to reach total disenchantment and resignation. Miles above
average, from a great writer.
And not forgetting some fun, with Westlake's
adios to the porno writer chain gang:
ADIOS SCHEHERAZADE (1970)
An amusing and intelligent take on formulaic
writing. Westlake is revealing through the chapters of his
novel all the possible variations of approach to writing a
novel, variations of point of view, variations of ambiance
and genres… inclusive some mechanics of soft porn. This with
a basic situation making that Ed, the fictitious author in
the book, cannot start his porn novel, facing a writer's
block. A cult classic.
E.Borgers
Hard-Boiled Mysteries
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/6384
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