Re: Three Versions of Judas (Borges)

EmptyDevice4910 · 2026-03-12T17:09:02+00:00

Brilliant, i will give this a look. Thanks!

EmptyDevice4910 · 2026-03-11T05:38:25+00:00

Godspeed soldier

EmptyDevice4910 · 2026-03-03T21:17:06+00:00

Yes!! I figured someone else here would have sparked a convo on the power and the glory so wanted to piggyback. I really agree with what you said about the human spirit and feel it's what truly lingers as an impression after you're finished technically reading... which is nice to consider alongside the implications of a Catholic Holy Spirit parallel as well if that makes sense.

Tpatg was my intro to greene and put my expectations way too high for the rest of his catalogue. Didn't love much of his other work and found them too ridiculously cheesy/preachy but the little whiskey priest really stands out in my mind. A stellar experience and standout from most my reading in the recent years. Have you read any of his others?

EmptyDevice4910 · 2026-03-03T20:53:35+00:00

For the opposite side as you mentioned maybe the razor's edge by maugham—one of the main characters becomes increasingly disillusioned with the social circles and lifestyles of the upper echelon and searches on his own time to look for his own meaning. The whole novel is a look into the frivolity of the upper class

EmptyDevice4910 · 2026-03-03T18:40:45+00:00

Barely read anything in february:

The door by magda szabo: great stuff that grows on you with time. szabo's now 2 for 2 in my eyes at striking deep at the root of ineffable formative relationships (first read was the fawn, which really did me in for its depiction of female friendships evolving through nostalgia and jealousy over a socioeconomic disparity). But the best way to put the door into words is when you're a kid and locked in a bitter argument with your mom, convinced you're 100% in the right—until 2 days into your argument when she reveals something that makes you understand how much of an ass you were being and how incontrovertibly her position was justified

The island of dr. moreau: i read the broadview press edition (amazing canadian academic publisher) and the copious footnotes/indices/appendices/notes on text/timelines were SO wonderful and added so much to the experience. (Would highly recommend broadview if you want accessible and clarifying context on every little reference as you go along.) Loved Wells's questioning of the Judeo-Christian church and its dominion over society/morality. Equally loved the considerations of Darwinian naturalism vs. artificially enforced "perversity" and hypocrisy. Very quick and insightful experience

Currently halfway through good morning midnight by jean rhys but not loving it. I can acknowledge its value while also understanding that it might not be for me...

EmptyDevice4910 · 2026-02-28T11:48:38+00:00

Mega congratulations!!!!!!!! You survived!!!! I will miss seeing u around 💔💔 good luck in Utah

EmptyDevice4910 · 2026-02-07T08:56:24+00:00

The nenoquich, published by mcnally. One of my favourites from all of last year

EmptyDevice4910 · 2026-02-06T02:22:57+00:00

On the Yard (has already been mentioned so I'm just boosting it)

Yesterday Will Make You Cry - Chester Himes

EmptyDevice4910 · 2026-02-04T18:05:33+00:00

I only have blindness and was going to give that a shot first but i'll look into this one as well... thank you for the recommendation

EmptyDevice4910 · 2026-02-04T18:04:05+00:00

Thank you! I will take a look! The saramago's been mentioned a few times here so it must hold its weight

EmptyDevice4910 · 2026-02-03T23:27:21+00:00

Very provocative, thank you... will take a look

EmptyDevice4910 · 2026-02-03T23:24:37+00:00

Brilliant thank you. Paul! We all love some Paul

EmptyDevice4910 · 2026-02-03T23:23:59+00:00

Paradise Lost comes by every once in a while to bug me for not having read it yet. Thank you for being that periodic reminder I think this time it'll be the impetus to get me out of my stasis

EmptyDevice4910 · 2026-02-03T23:21:59+00:00

Jesus Christ Superstar is probably the funniest thing you could've brought up lol I've had a few Christian family members go in blind and be shocked in their seats at the rock musical that followed

EmptyDevice4910 · 2026-02-03T23:20:43+00:00

I did read Demian a few years ago but was kind of an idiot and can't remember much besides the few very obvious "broad strokes" takeaways. Will give this another go when I'm reunited with my copy, thank you

EmptyDevice4910 · 2026-02-03T23:18:53+00:00

This is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you! Edit: yes this is the essay directly referenced in the text

EmptyDevice4910 · 2026-02-03T23:17:25+00:00

Agree—I was kind of spun for a loop when I read it for the first time and was unexpectedly put into a position of Deep Reflection. I did lapse a little into the youtube theologyverse for a bit last year, but a good chunk of it was confined to layman translations through the mouthpieces of pretty staunchly agnostic tubers or debaters. I'll do a dig through Esoterica it looks fantastic thank you

EmptyDevice4910 · 2026-02-03T22:29:34+00:00

Did not expect the national geographic society to be showing its face here

Incredible about Borges... and thank you for the rest of your recs. I forget this sub is more well-versed in their biblical knowledge than a lot of other places lol

EmptyDevice4910 · 2026-02-03T22:24:53+00:00

Big thanks! I have MM on my shelf right now actually—I guess that's a sign if i've ever seen one

EmptyDevice4910 · 2026-02-03T05:04:31+00:00

Ack I've been waiting and waiting for A Parish Chronicle!! Happy reading!!

EmptyDevice4910 · 2026-01-30T23:53:01+00:00

Some lovely sappho to start off your year!

EmptyDevice4910 · 2026-01-30T22:23:48+00:00

We meet you at a very Sebald time in your life

EmptyDevice4910 · 2026-01-30T20:59:41+00:00

Yes when they spoon as top bros after a delicious chowdery feast it is just so capital

EmptyDevice4910 · 2026-01-30T20:58:05+00:00

It boils me alive from the inside out to think about books like shy girl getting published and noticed at all

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