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Liminal space.

Posted on March 7, 2009 by

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“There are people like Senhor Jose everywhere, who fill their time, or what they believe to be their spare time, by collecting stamps, coins, medals, vases, postcards, matchboxes, books, clocks, sport shirts, autographs, stones, clay figurines, empty beverage cans, little angels, cacti, opera programmes,… Continue Reading “Liminal space.”

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Reading Saramago during the collapse (Part 2: Blindness)

Posted on January 31, 2009 by

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(Spoiler Alert: If you plan to read or see Jose Saramago’s Blindness and do not want the ending spoiled for you – do not read this post. I am full of plot spoilers.) Have you ever noticed when winter sets in that people get… Continue Reading “Reading Saramago during the collapse (Part 2: Blindness)”

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Reading Saramago during the collapse (Part 1)

Posted on January 16, 2009 by

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A few months ago, Brian handed me a copy of The Double by Jose Saramago and said it was a must read. Odd, compelling, a book that really sticks – and unique in both voice and perspective. When you read as much as we… Continue Reading “Reading Saramago during the collapse (Part 1)”

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