I was somewhat leery of opening this up, but it won the next-read lottery I threw when I was at a loss at what to start after finishing 'The Lost Language of Cranes', especially considering all my recent book-sale acquisitions. I knew it wouldn't take long to fill the shelf space I'd just discovered...
It appears as though Duras has entrusted her memories to paper in an involuntary attempt to come clean: in essence this is a fascinating story. I realize what an intriguing experience this must have been for her. As a reader however, I felt like being provided with mere glimpses of a rich and intere...
I think I blew through this slender book a little too quickly. I should have taken more time to savor each paragraph of Duras' sparsely beautiful prose. I feel a re-read coming in the future.I love the way Duras chose to eschew the traditional linear narrative and instead let the story wind across t...
A short novel based on her experiences in colonial Vietnam. This is another novel that was converted into a film. It's been a while since I've seen the film, but I remember that Jane March dominated it. It was a sensual movie, in keeping with the title, and she was actually a model before she became...
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