I’d love to see you talk about “The master and margarita”, I read it a few years ago when I was 18-19 and dealing with a lot of drug and personal issues, for some reason it’s always stuck in my head as my favourite book and the story behind its publication is fascinating… also on a side note thank you for all the good recommendations I’ve struggled for a while to find stuff that really excites me so this channel has been an absolute god send… BETTER THAN FOOD MAN
@@pinkimietz3243 I need to re-read it soon, at that point in my life it had been a while since I’d become so absorbed by a book and it came and went like a fever dream almost haha
Thanks a lot. Frankly I feel my point is right now to check out some muslim authors or north african, mideast and so... I've just discovered a Moroccan author called Mohamed Choukri through his novel "For bread alone" that's really blowing my mind. A rough, sad reading coming to me from other author, Teju Cole and his book "Open City". And now a new one from you, Cliff...thanks again
I have read his Corpse Exhibition and other stories . This collection is also translated into Urdu. These are amazing stories that will break your heart and leave you in awe.
yes, this book and it's stories have been stuck in my consciousness for 10 years now. I met Blasim occasionally years ago when I was working in Tampere. I read the book inspired by that and it went straight into my soul. Perfection.
Great review, Cliff. I’ve read Blasim’s The Corpse Exhibition and Other Stories and really liked it. What struck me most though was that his style is almost the exact same as Etgar Keret’s, who is an Israeli short story writer. Both have very short, absurdly surreal stories. I definitely recommend him as well. Hopefully the Middle East creates more great literature in the coming years.
You make me wanna read everything you review, man! The Lovecraft mention got me thrilled. Best booktube channel around! Keep up the marvelous work! 🙌🏼💪🏼
@@BigItalian7 about the tax payers money going to migrants from 3rd world countries that are replacing the white, native population. That doesn't sound like good use of tax payers money to me..
@@josetomasfernandez2259 yes, I am insane for taking an interest in world events. You are normal because you uncritically nod your head at the mainstream propaganda like a good little NPC.
Nice to see you do a review on a book by a writer who lives in Finland. And that you liked it! If you take recommendations, I suggest getting acquainted with Leena Krohn's works.
No worries, Clifford. I've never understood people who spend hours on their hair. And the money...! If my mop gets too long, I take the shears and chop-chop, yes, while reading.
Cliff, I recommend you give "The Land at the End of the World" by Antonio Lobo Antunes a try, Portugal's Enfant Terrible. It's a marvellous novel which in its ranty mood calls to mind Bernhard, and in his torrential prose he could be compared to Krasznahorkai. I think you're gonna love it (if I could I'd send you a copy) ;)
Thank you very much Gabriel, I'd definitely be interested. Please shoot me a message at booksarebetterthanfood@gmail.com or on instagram @booksarebetterthanfood.
I highly recommend The Adventures of Auggie March. As far as I'm aware you haven't reviewed Bellow before and I think this would be a great one to see you do
No fucking way I live just down the road from Belvoir castle (actually pronounced as Bee-ver, I know, it really got me too). Keep up the good work as always man! Currently reading Count Luna by Alexander Lernet-Holenia
As a rule I'm very reticent on the 'book of short stories'. Case in point: Clarice Lispector. This one you really sell. I just might get and hope you'll pitch one book of mine. Drive On!
Looks like this author reads the Latin American writers and copys. Starting for the name and theme of Fuentes, then the second short story mentioned is a copy of one of Cortázar titled Cartas a mamá, and I think that was written in the late fifties. Nobody is and original creator.
Big thanks to Ridge for sending me this wallet and supporting the channel! Here’s the site if you want to check them out! > ridge.com/BETTERTHANFOOD
Scandinavian taxes pay the health care and education system. That's pretty good in my book.
Oh nice. It would be interesting to see more literature from the middle East, and other regions like Central Asia and the Caribbean.
I’d love to see you talk about “The master and margarita”, I read it a few years ago when I was 18-19 and dealing with a lot of drug and personal issues, for some reason it’s always stuck in my head as my favourite book and the story behind its publication is fascinating… also on a side note thank you for all the good recommendations I’ve struggled for a while to find stuff that really excites me so this channel has been an absolute god send… BETTER THAN FOOD MAN
That's my favorite book.
@@pinkimietz3243 I need to re-read it soon, at that point in my life it had been a while since I’d become so absorbed by a book and it came and went like a fever dream almost haha
one of the very best
I disliked it.. it's too "bourgeoisie"..
@@fgh6526 hahaha even class struggles lose precedence in the face of a good story
I dig the hair bro it’s like you’re slowly morphing into a philosopher wizard
Thanks a lot. Frankly I feel my point is right now to check out some muslim authors or north african, mideast and so...
I've just discovered a Moroccan author called Mohamed Choukri through his novel "For bread alone" that's really blowing my mind. A rough, sad reading coming to me from other author, Teju Cole and his book "Open City".
And now a new one from you, Cliff...thanks again
I have read his Corpse Exhibition and other stories . This collection is also translated into Urdu.
These are amazing stories that will break your heart and leave you in awe.
yes, this book and it's stories have been stuck in my consciousness for 10 years now. I met Blasim occasionally years ago when I was working in Tampere. I read the book inspired by that and it went straight into my soul. Perfection.
Great review, Cliff. I’ve read Blasim’s The Corpse Exhibition and Other Stories and really liked it. What struck me most though was that his style is almost the exact same as Etgar Keret’s, who is an Israeli short story writer. Both have very short, absurdly surreal stories. I definitely recommend him as well. Hopefully the Middle East creates more great literature in the coming years.
You make me wanna read everything you review, man! The Lovecraft mention got me thrilled. Best booktube channel around! Keep up the marvelous work! 🙌🏼💪🏼
Hey i just recently got back into reading do you know any other "booktube" channels haha would be much appreciated
Thank you for your review. It is very helpfull to me to understand of The Madman in the Freedom Square
Come to Scandinavia! The tax generally goes to reasonable stuff that works adequately most of the time
Like the great replacement?
@@fgh6526 what are you on about
@@BigItalian7 about the tax payers money going to migrants from 3rd world countries that are replacing the white, native population. That doesn't sound like good use of tax payers money to me..
@@fgh6526 you are insane
@@josetomasfernandez2259 yes, I am insane for taking an interest in world events. You are normal because you uncritically nod your head at the mainstream propaganda like a good little NPC.
Still waiting for the day you would review László Krasznahorkai books, Satantago and The Melancholy of Resistance.
Seiobo There Below, and Baron Wenckheim's Home Coming, as well.
New post, new perspective.
Nice to see you do a review on a book by a writer who lives in Finland. And that you liked it! If you take recommendations, I suggest getting acquainted with Leena Krohn's works.
Such an interesting find! Thanks for finding these kinds of epic gems of literature! Legend.
No worries, Clifford. I've never understood people who spend hours on their hair. And the money...! If my mop gets too long, I take the shears and chop-chop, yes, while reading.
You must read History of Bestiality by Jens Bjørneboe.
Cliff, I recommend you give "The Land at the End of the World" by Antonio Lobo Antunes a try, Portugal's Enfant Terrible. It's a marvellous novel which in its ranty mood calls to mind Bernhard, and in his torrential prose he could be compared to Krasznahorkai. I think you're gonna love it (if I could I'd send you a copy) ;)
Thank you very much Gabriel, I'd definitely be interested. Please shoot me a message at
booksarebetterthanfood@gmail.com or on instagram @booksarebetterthanfood.
i d love to see u talk about the elegance of russians writing
I highly recommend The Adventures of Auggie March. As far as I'm aware you haven't reviewed Bellow before and I think this would be a great one to see you do
The I Gave Up hair rocks dudeo
Wow, what a wild story. Sounds… intense~ Thanks for the insightful video.
This sounds really really good, I'll have to check it out. And your hair looks awesome by the way.
The hair suits you!
Please do a review of Yasunari Kawabata's Snow Country.🙏
Laphroaig! Mermaid's Bathwater, my friend. Tastes like a seagull's armpit too. !CAFE!
Gotta be honest. Like the hair.
read King Leopold's Ghost if you want a straight to the point history on imperialism in the congo that reads like an adventure fiction story
I don’t watch all of your videos right away , but this one I clicked instantly, because hair look awesome 😍
the hair looks good these days good length
Good stuff
Great book review and your hair looks pretty sweet👌
6:15 You're a genius, my man.
No fucking way I live just down the road from Belvoir castle (actually pronounced as Bee-ver, I know, it really got me too).
Keep up the good work as always man!
Currently reading Count Luna by Alexander Lernet-Holenia
Have you read the book The Process by Brion Gysin?
18k Gold for the win 💪
As a rule I'm very reticent on the 'book of short stories'. Case in point: Clarice Lispector. This one you really sell. I just might get and hope you'll pitch one book of mine. Drive On!
...did you do a vid on Tomeo yet? ( he was to be supposed to be the legit successor of Kafka...
this tomeo, is javier tomeo ? kafka is my favorite author, I'm very interested to know similar authors, inspired by him.
@@ttt-p5g ja
@@ttt-p5g read: "La ciudad de las palomas" a masterpiece!
thanks, I will definitely read
Get that kaffeee))))
i am your 700th like :)
The Hakawati. Rabih Alemeddine.
Looks like this author reads the Latin American writers and copys. Starting for the name and theme of Fuentes, then the second short story mentioned is a copy of one of Cortázar titled Cartas a mamá, and I think that was written in the late fifties. Nobody is and original creator.
Damn - you're an attractive guy! Ever consider modeling ? Love the reviews too.