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So I just read all three short stories/novellas from the New York trilogy and I was absolutely blown away
Auster is like Murakami, but actually good and compelling and creepy
what should I read next by him? I did really enjoy the mystery/crime/post-existentialism of the NY trilogy and I would like to read more with that vibe, but I would not be opposed to his other works
>pic related: qt auster
The Invention of Solitude, his first book, a memoir, is really good. I recommend going there next. You can read it in a day. Leviathan is also pretty good, as is Invisible, which I read while visiting Tokyo recently. Thinking about it conjures up happy memories of reading while taking the subway all over the city.
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He seems to be in eclipse for whatever reason. I enjoyed Moon Palace.
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dennis?
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Seconding this. I feel like Invention of Solitude should really be everyone's intro to Auster. Not the same topics as in the NYT, but a good way to get to know him.
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No. Kinda close though.
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There's no one named penis, you cheeky bastard.
>>7429755
I liked Moon Palace.
He seems to be good. Better than Murakami I'd say.
Wow, rarely see anyone bring up Moon Palace when talking Auster. It's my favorite of his.
The Music of Chance and Leviathan are quite good as well, the former especially. The latter had the same problem as Brooklyn Follies, too contrived, and affected meaning that wasn't there in the end. But Leviathan is very compelling until the ending, still exciting.
Last thing I read by him is Invisible, didn't like it at all except for the incest story. Is there anything else in his ouevre that stands up to these books and NYT? Will check out Invention of Solitude.
Moon Palace or Invention of Solitude. Leviathan, I thought, was a little goofy. Read it after the other two and you'll get more out of it.
Also might wanna check out the City of Glass graphic novel.
Auster is one of my favorite authors, especially to teach and recommend. He's very accessible, but, as you said, tackles some of the same themes as overrated authors like Murakami.
are we allowed to storytime on /lit/?
the City of Glass Auster comic would be gr8 fun
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I recently read New York trilogy also. The Locked Room was easily my favorite thing I read all year.
yolo
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I'm reading this comic for the first time and it's very nice to see Auster's excellent prose being kept verbatim
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Do you like hatachino nest beer? Their anbai ale was really tasty almost a gose style sour
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I would high recommend reading the actual novella if this comic strikes you--the prose is much lengthier and imo much more compelling
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hmm I just noticed the significance of "stillman"
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I prefer the novella but there definitely are advantages and unique qualities to the comic medium...
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well, gna take a break
we're about 1/3rd through and this is a good stopping point
I have to read the New York trilogy for University and was foolishly put it off. This thread has inspired me to pick it up, thanks!
