What are some books you've picked up, read but don't often see discussed.
Pic related is a book about a court dwarf in the 15th century. I know others have read it and I'd like to see what they think about it.
>>7682948
Seriously one of my favourite books. Pär Lagerkvist is tied with Hjalmar Söderberg for best Swedish authors imo.
Great book.
>>7682961
And Dagerman!
>>7683446
I see this is the new meme, I promise that nobody hear has actually read it
The Tin Drum -Gunter Grass
I finished it last month, and really enjoyed it, but I've literally never seen it posted or referred to on here except by me.
The Dwarf is a great book, OP. I, personally, really like The Haunted Bookshop by Christopher Morley. It is a fun, lighthearted, and easy read, focusing on a bygone era in American history.
>>7684193
Can't find it to read.
Any clues as to where I can find The Dwarf? Summary sounds great.
Was I really the only person made slightly uncomfortable by this idea that ‘dwarves’ are some sort different non-human species and representing all the evil inside all of us?
>>7684197
I had that book. I had a beautiful old edition with red pages, and I stupidly gave it to my gf because she was Polish and it took place in Poland a bit. She broke up with me and I never got it back... fuck.
>>7684197
Great novel! A very nice movie adaption was made, too (too bad it only covers the first half of the novel, though).
>>7684220
http://www.amazon.com/Dwarf-Par-Lagerkvist/dp/0374521352/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1455160442&sr=8-1&keywords=the+dwarf
>>7684261
>Was I really the only person made slightly uncomfortable by this idea that ‘dwarves’ are some sort different non-human species and representing all the evil inside all of us?
just think of them like gingers, who are born without souls
>>7684330
Wow you watch south park 2 huh ;) whats ur fav ep? haha
>>7684280
Trash movie.
>>7684459
It was pretty hot though, not gonna lie I jacked it to it
Babbitt by Sinclair Lewis.
Used to be very popular but not anymore.
Asylum by William Seabrook
Gonzo journalism before Hunter S Thompson. I really good read about a man who tries to cure alcoholism by entering an insane asylum.
>>7682948
Great book and great author. Read some more if you haven't. Barabas is amazing