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In this episode of The Big Book Project, host Lori Feathers delves into Part Three of Roberto Bolaño’s 2666, The Part About Fate. Through the lens of Oscar Fate’s journey, we explore themes of identity, violence, and the fragile boundary between reality and illusion.
Key discussion points include:
🔹 Barry Seaman’s speech on fate, dreams, and semblances—what do the stars reveal about our perceptions of reality?
🔹 Amalfitano’s musings on pain, injustice, and the mind’s survival mechanisms.
🔹 The chilling femicides in Santa Teresa—how does Bolaño weave societal violence into the novel’s deeper existential themes?
🔹 The enigmatic presence of Guadalupe Roncal and what her fear tells us about the city’s dark undercurrents.
Join the conversation on Substack, where we continue to analyze 2666 with in-depth discussions, reader comments, and a structured reading schedule.
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