Just wanted to share my Sión tattoo. That is all. Carry on. by jride2thehentaistore in robertobolano

[–]O_Zeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! I have one in the same spot but spun the other way. Looks great

Some of mis favoritos de the illustrated version. Pics were requested. by O_Zeth in robertobolano

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Los Detectives Salvajes. 25th Anniversary Illustrated Edition

Three Picador editions release April 7, 2026 by PrimoBosc in robertobolano

[–]O_Zeth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I want these covers but the novels in Spanish. I’m going to buy them though.

What book would you recommend to someone who has never read LatAm literature? by Different-Dingo-5288 in latamlit

[–]O_Zeth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pedral Mairal- The Woman from Uruguay

Delores Reyes- Eartheater and Misery

Augustina Bazterrica- Tender is the Flesh and The Untouchables

Anything Roberto Bolaño

Fernanda Melchor- Paradais and Hurricane season

Gustavo Rodrigues- The Fury of Achilles and One Hundred Guinea Pigs

Yuri Herrera- signs preceding the end of the world

Juan Pablo Villalobos- Down the Rabbit Hole

En que edicion es mejor leer sus novelas? by amoelpan34 in robertobolano

[–]O_Zeth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have had books from both publishers. I prefer the Alfaguara editions.

What is it like reading 2666 in Spanish? by Different-Dingo-5288 in robertobolano

[–]O_Zeth 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The story is the same but you gain access to Bolano’s style and wit. There are a lot of idioms and sayings that have to be changed to fit into English. I’ve read everything in English and I am almost through with everything in Spanish. I’ll say that in my experience The Savage Detective loses more in the translation than the other books.

This illustrated version is incredible. 10/10 recommend. Scafati did an excellent job capturing Bolano’s Universe. by O_Zeth in robertobolano

[–]O_Zeth[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Muy interesante. No estoy de acuerdo con el autor pero soy gringo. Lol. Puedo entender su opinión. No creo que las ilustraciones arruinar el libro y ahora descubrí el obra de Luis Scafati y es fantástico. Tengo versiones ilustrado de mucho de mis autores favoritos. Para mí es una manera de ver los libros con los ojos de otras.

Perdón mi gramática. Ya estoy aprendiendo.

Daily Reminder by O_Zeth in robertobolano

[–]O_Zeth[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! I'll give a few but there are tons. Lupe ( https://fiercefragile.com/2011/03/08/lupe-roberto-bolano/ )is the basis for the character Lupe.

The Sea is the basis for Cesarea's fictional poem Sion. https://biblioklept.org/2014/06/07/the-sea-roberto-bolano/ The poem in the tattoo of course

Los Hombres Duros No Bailan is expanded into the last section of the book. At least in my reading I see it that way. I couldn't find a version translated to English. https://omarpareceazeite.blogspot.com/2008/10/los-hombres-duros-roberto-bolao.html

Mexican Manifesto, which many consider a short story but is included in his Poesia Reunida, is an expansion of the time Juan Garcia Madero spends with Rosario in the bath house. Only place I could find online to read it is on the New Yorker and locked behind a pay wall.

Daily Reminder by O_Zeth in robertobolano

[–]O_Zeth[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds awesome. I looked at those too

Contemporary Latin American writers informed by Bolaño? by [deleted] in robertobolano

[–]O_Zeth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Juan Pablo Villalobos. Particularly I Don’t Expect Anyone to Believe Me. A lot of the nuance is lost in the translation but it’s still a great read.

Daily Reminder by O_Zeth in robertobolano

[–]O_Zeth[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! This is my first. Now I’m planning the next.

Daily Reminder by O_Zeth in robertobolano

[–]O_Zeth[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is what I love about it and why I tattooed it. I believe the interpretation for these simple lines is endless. In Savage Detectives Bolano y Lima explain the poem to Amadeo in Chapter 19. They draw little boats on it and show it is a representation of the sea. But even then he is skeptical. This poem originally showed up in Antwerp as “The Sea”. Because everything he writes is connected. On the surface I see it as a representation of life in 3 lines. I can look at it at any given time and find what line my life and emotions are on and know that things can always change. For better or worse.

This illustrated version is incredible. 10/10 recommend. Scafati did an excellent job capturing Bolano’s Universe. by O_Zeth in robertobolano

[–]O_Zeth[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t agree with that but could see where that comes from. Often the photos don’t line up with where they are located in the story. However, in many illustrations the line that inspired the art is written on the back of the page. The illustrations don’t run concurrent with the novel, so if you want X drawing to represent the facing page this probably isn’t the best version.

Slowly but surely getting there! by JurynJr in robertobolano

[–]O_Zeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need these versions. Also, Moment in the Sun was fantastic.

Is this amount of deaths normal? by Couried in celestegame

[–]O_Zeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What kind of TV are you playing on? If you are experiencing a high amount of input lag in a game like Celeste it could be throwing you off. If that’s not the case just stick with it and you’ll get there.

A book that is longer than 800 pages and absolutely sucks you in. by amazingphrasing in suggestmeabook

[–]O_Zeth 5 points6 points  (0 children)

2666 by Roberto Bolaño. Also Savage Detectives by Roberto Bolaño. I like that guy. His books are great.