NO FUN ZONE
Went to Baltimore to my friend Jen's. Jen had a party last night, completely in the dark. Her whole block lost power like an hour before Jeremy and I arrived. Not only were there no lights, but the fridge was down and so was the air conditioning. Needless to say it was hot as balls, but we didn't let things get us down. Yea sure it was hot, but we drank the beer while it was still cold, and carried ice in our skirts. It was really fun. Happy birthday to Old Boy.
Max and the Cats: We meet Max as a young guy growing up in his dad's fur store. He's a loner that hides alone in the stockroom, lying on the furs, reading (whatta pussy). We learn rather quickly, all about Max. He has fantasies about travels and tigers and we also learn about his nightmares. His nightmares, (caused by the stuffed head of a Bengal Tiger protruding from a wall from his father's store) first occur in his childhood and continue to when we meet him. His parents play typical roles in response to their son's bad dreams. His Mother sympathizes while his father calls him a coward. This insight into max's life and so quick, gives you reason to continue reading, though the writing gives you the feeling the author is rushing you out the door.If you find the writing a bit haste and/or dry, and the insight gives you little reason to read on, consider this: Max's affair with the store worker Frida is approaching. The affair itself isn't that saucy (in my opinion) but it launches the story... where exactly the story lands, uh, I wouldn't know. I am still reading. Oh yes, and if you, like me, enjoy a saucy story I suggest you dip your toes in some Anais Nin.
Max and the Cats
Moacyr Scliar
Translated by Eloah F. Giacomelli
Max and the Cats: We meet Max as a young guy growing up in his dad's fur store. He's a loner that hides alone in the stockroom, lying on the furs, reading (whatta pussy). We learn rather quickly, all about Max. He has fantasies about travels and tigers and we also learn about his nightmares. His nightmares, (caused by the stuffed head of a Bengal Tiger protruding from a wall from his father's store) first occur in his childhood and continue to when we meet him. His parents play typical roles in response to their son's bad dreams. His Mother sympathizes while his father calls him a coward. This insight into max's life and so quick, gives you reason to continue reading, though the writing gives you the feeling the author is rushing you out the door.If you find the writing a bit haste and/or dry, and the insight gives you little reason to read on, consider this: Max's affair with the store worker Frida is approaching. The affair itself isn't that saucy (in my opinion) but it launches the story... where exactly the story lands, uh, I wouldn't know. I am still reading. Oh yes, and if you, like me, enjoy a saucy story I suggest you dip your toes in some Anais Nin.
Max and the Cats
Moacyr Scliar
Translated by Eloah F. Giacomelli