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by Leonardo Sciascia

Paper Book, 1979

Status

Available

Call number

2.sciascia

Genres

Fiction

Publication

Antwerpen : Lotus; 143 p, 21 cm; http://opc4.kb.nl/DB=1/PPN?PPN=801657717

User reviews

LibraryThing member William345

The first half of this book of stories I found flat and not up to Sciascia's usual rich level of storytelling. But then halfway through, starting with the tale "Demotion," I felt the stories begin to deepen. By the time I got to "End Game," p. 121, I was without question back in the master's hands.

This seems to me an anomaly in Sciascia's otherwise unusually consistent oeuvre. I'd like to know if the translation is at fault. I don't have a word of Italian, but a couple examples of English phrasing I found laughably bad. I would ask that any GR reader who has Italian to render a verdict on this translation. I'd really like to know what you think. So this is an uneven collection, for whatever the reason, recommended with reservations. However, I do not hesitate to recommend Sciascia's other collections in English. There are two that are fabulous. They are Open Doors, available in US as a Vintage print-on-demand book, and Sicilian Uncles, on Granta Books, a British imprint and not currently in print. Of the novels, my two favorites are To Each His Own and Equal Danger. See my reviews.

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LibraryThing member stef7sa

There are some very nice farsical stories in this collection, folktale like, anecdotical, told with utter pleasure. Worth reading!

LibraryThing member hemlokgang

This is such an interesting collection of short stories, and my first introduction to the Sicilian author, Leonardo Sciascia. The stories are distinctly different in plot, yet there were common threads throughout. They abound with passions, violence, revenge, betrayal, and family love and loyalty.

I felt as though I was peeking into a culture which is at once a bit intimidating and deeply intriguing. Clearly, Sciascia is an erudite, articulate writer which brings a richness and depth to his stories that is icing on the cake!

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LibraryThing member Gypsy_Boy

One of Sciascia’s best-known works, a collection of short stories about Sicily—a wide variety of subjects and moods, but all betraying a deep love for Sicily and its people(s). A terrific introduction, I think, to an author whose work I look forward to reading more of.

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