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Comment on the house of order makes midwest book review by John Paul Jaramillo

John Paul Jaramillo — Mon, 07 May 2012 00:31:39 +0000

Thanks so much. I appreciate your thoughts on Rabbit Story. I’m slowly and surely spreading the word.

Comment on the house of order makes midwest book review by bohemian9

bohemian9 — Sun, 06 May 2012 20:19:40 +0000

Awesome! I was just thinking about the book this afternoon and was thinking that it needs to be widely distributed, read, and reviewed. “Rabbit Story” should be anthologized and used to teach literary technique and storytelling to English majors and aspiring writers.

Comment on quick note on luis alberto urrea’s six kinds of sky by bohemian9

bohemian9 — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:59:31 +0000

Thank you for the link. I must read One Hundred Years of Solitude. How I have never read it escapes me. It’s one of those I have always wanted to read, but haven’t. Same with Paul Bowles The Sheltering Sky. One Hundred Years shows up on so many all time best lists and is often described as a masterpiece, if not a “perfect” novel. I will definitely use this list to update my wish list. Thanks again.

Comment on quick note on luis alberto urrea’s six kinds of sky by John Paul Jaramillo

John Paul Jaramillo — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:48:10 +0000

Yeah, it was good. I’m working my way through Sergio Troncoso’s list of suggested reading given on his site: http://sergiotroncoso.com/literature/index.htm. He’s another Latino author I admire. And thank you for the kind words on my book.

Comment on quick note on luis alberto urrea’s six kinds of sky by bohemian9

bohemian9 — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:44:32 +0000

This collection sounds good. Do you have recommended reading list anywhere online, outside of your syllabi? I am interested in seeing your recommendations. I like syllabi as well. I am impressed with House of Order and admire the style, voice, diction, and symbolism so far. Other projects have pulled me away, but I hope to return to it soon. It’s captivating. It’s tight and evocative. The cover, which I realize is most times out of the author’s control, reminds me of Frida Kahlo, whom I love. That’s interesting in the context of being a Latino work, though I haven’t unpacked that image yet in relation to the world and movement of the tales; indeed, there might not be an intended relationship. The cover is typically secondary to the work anyway. I look forward to finishing it soon.