IVIV (1) Intro

[Heikki Raudaskoski]

On Thu, 27 Aug 2009, John Carvill wrote:
> János Székely:
> > IV is not perfect (there may be very few perfect novels, and
> > even they are sterile and boring imo, as the form itself was invented
> > against perfection), but it is more satisfying craft-wise than more
> > than one of his heavier pieces.
> I agree that IV does have a certain sense of, if not perfection, then,
> somehow, completion. As if you can almost feel how closely the
> author's achievement has matched his intent. I think Laura highlighted
> that aspect a while back. Certainly feels that way to me.

Laura may also have highlighted that aspect; I'm sure I did.

Anyway, I think GR is a perfect novel. And never sterile or boring.


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