The Invention of Solitude by Paul Auster (EPUB)

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From Paul Auster, author of the forthcoming 4 3 2 1: A Novel – his very first book, a moving and personal meditation on fatherhoodThis debut work by New York Times-bestselling author Paul Auster (The New York Trilogy), a memoir, established Auster’s reputation as a major new voice in American writing. His moving and personal meditation on fatherhood is split into two stylistically separate sections. In the first, Auster reflects on the memories of his father who was a distant, undemonstrative, and cold man who died an untimely death. As he sifts through his Father’s things, Auster uncovers a sixty-year-old murder mystery that sheds light on his father’s elusive character. In the second section, the perspective shifts and Auster begins to reflect on his own identity as a father by adopting the voice of a narrator, “A.” Through a mosaic of images, coincidences, and associations “A,” contemplates his separation from his son, his dying grandfather, turning the story into a self-conscious reflection on the process of writing.

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⭐First of all some words so you know something about me. My mother language is Spanish.I am reading “The invention of solitude” in English, on my kindle. Very useful to have in a touch the access to a very complete dictionary, so I can go through unusual meanings and uses of a word or expression when I find it in the text.I have read many books from Auster, but none was like this, an essay.The author shares his experience since the news of his father’s death, and his reflections through the process of taking care of his belongings. Deep thoughts about life and death, and the way each one’s childhood experience shapes the personality.Haven’t finished the book yet, but the first part is deeply moving. Love the author, feels like you are listening to a friend in an intimate talk.Will write again when I finish. I apologize for any mistake in English, hope my vision is useful for you.

⭐This book’s first half is gorgeously vulnerable. Auster creates his father as a fascinating character, and the reader learns about him through Auster the adult writer/man finding his father through the objects he’s left behind and also through Auster’s memories as a boy. What’s so strange, then, is the second half of the book, which becomes overly artificed. Auster writers about himself in the third person, calling himself “A.”, and what follows is a distanced meditation on what memory might be. All of the vulnerability of the first half gives way to a nearly solipsistic second half. It’s like Auster has decided to turn himself into his father and let the reader view him, but the reader is no longer allowed to sympathize with him. Truly, this second half seems a total intellectual invention of, alas, solitude, as the reader is held perpetually at arm’s length. Buy a used copy and read the first half.

⭐I was recently in Paris for a few weeks and someonehad mentioned seeing an interview with Auster that hadimpressed and moved them. So I downloaded, “The Invention…”,read it as I wandered through Paris. I was transported byhis writing, enveloped by his ideas. My walks were enrichedand transformed by the simple act of seeing the city multi-dimensionally–it gave a dreamlike, yet sobering quality to the days.I saw more and felt more while reading this book.He makes it appear easylike all great artists do; a simplicity and directnesswrapped in intricate prose. I will continue to readeverything he writes. I don’t know how he could possiblytop “the Invention…but I’ll follow this literary trail wherever it takes me.

⭐A masterful rendition of the telling of his father’s life – a man the author barely knew. An excellent writer.

⭐Unique perspective in exploring the effect the passing of the author’s father had on his psyche and his work. Not the usual sentimental walk down memory lane, but interesting to follow the author’s thought process as he examined his relationship with his father.

⭐Great technique. However, I don’t like Auster expressed views and reflections on life itself.In this case, the son isn’t the victim. The father is. In any event, I would recommend the book. It’s hard but I don’t have regrets.

⭐This book is essential to understand how Auster thinks, shedding a lot of light on his other works. It tells about the aftermath of his father’s death from two perspectives: first-person and third-person. It raises compelling themes such as solitude and coincidence.

⭐Probably one of my favorite books now. Weaves in ideas from different religions, stories, books, movies, sports, philosophy, psychology, and life experiences.

⭐I truly love Paul Auster’s work and am always happy to wallow in his universe. This book is no exception. I always buy his work and actually that of his wife Siri Hustveydt. Park Slope here I come……

⭐I read Paul Auster’s 4321 recently and had read this book some 30 years ago. I love the clean language and the need to read each and every word

⭐A very easy to read book but worth a 2nd read just to note some of the great sayings.I would recomend

⭐Bought it for study purposes – absolutely wonderful reading in English, even if sad.

⭐Beautiful, masterful writer. I preferred the first, more narrative half, which was gripping, but plenty to savour in the book of memory as well.

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