I met someone in Naples, Italy once, and when I told her I wrote fiction her response was, Like Paul Auster? Like when she thought of American fiction, she thought of him. Made me think that his reputation abroad might surpass his reputation here, and that his work must travel well, which is usually indicative of something vital.
P.S. Didn’t know there was a new Phosphorescent album, stoked to check it out
I showed up first on Travels in the Scriptorium. Winter Journal and Report from the Interior are both incredible. I looked around the house here and realized he's the single person I’ve read the most of in my life.
He was so, so damn good in a way I've never been able to articulate. When people ask my favorite writer, I've always said him, and have not been able to tell them why.
Auster was such a great writer. I tore through his stuff when I discovered him. "The Music of Chance" was always a favorite.
Agreed! The movie was good too. I need to reread his books again. They definitely leave a lasting impression.
Never seen the movie! Will have to check it.
I met someone in Naples, Italy once, and when I told her I wrote fiction her response was, Like Paul Auster? Like when she thought of American fiction, she thought of him. Made me think that his reputation abroad might surpass his reputation here, and that his work must travel well, which is usually indicative of something vital.
P.S. Didn’t know there was a new Phosphorescent album, stoked to check it out
Hit that first and last song on the Phos.
I showed up first on Travels in the Scriptorium. Winter Journal and Report from the Interior are both incredible. I looked around the house here and realized he's the single person I’ve read the most of in my life.
I am pulled to read the non-fiction so far.
He was so, so damn good in a way I've never been able to articulate. When people ask my favorite writer, I've always said him, and have not been able to tell them why.
Been thinking about this today. It’s the mix of fun and adventure with deadly serious writing.