This is an awesome, terribly short novel. READ IT.

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Tue, 10/07/2008 - 16:33

xec8

Godder than God

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From: The Pearly Gates

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The Blind Owl by Sadeq (or Sadegh) Hedayat.

If you want your protagonist to be TOTALLY FUCKING INSANE and cut up his lover with a butcher knife in 1940s Iran, this is the book for you. I read it today in a single sitting and it's now in my top ten books.

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Tue, 10/07/2008 - 17:27

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glamhoth

agog

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what if i want my protagonist to just quietly sing to himself as he makes his lover a ham and cheese sandwich in 1970's Spain? What book should I read then

Tue, 10/07/2008 - 23:08

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elegantly_bitter

Glibly undaunted

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I'd read both of those.

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Wed, 10/08/2008 - 17:24

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xec8

Godder than God

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JUST READ IT.

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Wed, 10/08/2008 - 17:26

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Ironman

Joined: 04/09/2007

I forgive you for beign so ugly.

I will.

Wed, 10/08/2008 - 18:33

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nathaniel parker

Every mile is two in winter.

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i'll put it on The List.

Wed, 10/08/2008 - 20:18

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bearchaser

naked for your pleasure

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you can read it online

http://www.angelfire.com/rnb/bashiri/BlindOwl/blindowl.html

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Wed, 10/08/2008 - 20:24

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nathaniel parker

Every mile is two in winter.

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ughh. i'd rather pay money for the book than try to read it like that.

Tue, 10/21/2008 - 14:41

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ScarecrowJack

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From: London

Joined: 04/03/2008

I second this book. I kept whining like a very little girl about to wet herself. That might indicate how chilling it is. Or how I am. You are welcome to make your own conclusions.

Sat, 11/01/2008 - 13:13

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Imke

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From: Norway

Joined: 06/22/2008

I'll read it online. If I like it, I'll order it online somewhere. Happy

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Wed, 11/26/2008 - 11:35

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mailer_daemon

troubled young addict

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From: lisboa

Joined: 11/24/2008

Fuck. I like owls. Must read.

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