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anyone read 2666 and how does it compares to Savage Detectives? both by Roberto Bolano.
Reading Bolano? Good on ya!
I'm a big Bolano fan and I've read both. In my eyes, 2666 is very different from the Savage Detectives. The overall writing style is comparable and both share a few themes and motifs, but that's about it. The Savage Detectives is a typical "young Bolano", full of dark humor, the energy and romanticism of youth and covering every topic relevant to 70s and 80s Latin America and world literature. 2666 seems more focused, more mature, more limited but also lacks the energy and fervor of the Savage Detectives. It's a typical "late work" and way darker than the Savage Detectives.
Personally, I liked the Savage Detectives better, but 2666 is still among my favorite books. Both are really good. I'd say, you should go for it! Have fun!
So far I’ve only read Bolano’s Distant Star and Nazi Literature in the Americas. Two Spanish guys own a bookstore here and they tell me his short stories are his best work.
I've only ready one of his short story collections and I liked it a lot, but I still think Savage Detectives is Bolano at his best. Distant Star is another favorite.
yea i read
nazi literature in the Americas and
third reich. The 1st i wasnt too into until the last chapter or so. But maybe just because I was hoping for something more plot-driven. It made me wanna write again tho so thats a +.
Third reich was good but felt a bit "easy" compared to
Savage Detectives, although interesting in alot of ways i.e. How he keeps writing some versions of himself into every novel.
Wanted to buy
Distant star instead of
Third Reich but was low on money and the latter is more book for the same cash... Was happy
Distant star kinda appeared in the last chapter of
Nazi Literature, and it really made me want to read all his books to see how they all fit together.
Either way thanks for the
2666 vs
Detectives awnswer