Rec | BOLAÑO’S 2666

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bolaño’s 2666 - picador

this edition of 2666 has to be one of my favorite covers of all time (designed by charlotte strick)

@marley

Feb 8, 2025

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@bisonspider

what is 2666 like? I’m only familiar with bolaño because of By Night In Chile :)

Feb 9, 2025

@marley

bisonspider i haven’t read by night in chile so i can’t compare the two, and i’m only like 10% through 2666, but so far it’s a trip!!! reminiscent of garcia marquez

Feb 9, 2025

@inigo

So pretty!

Feb 8, 2025

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