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I enjoyed his books too. Very much in the style of Charles Dickens. Mind you I was reading the english version.I have read some of Carlos Luis Zafon's books in both English and Spanish. Rather like 'Gothic' novels from Victorian era but good.
Cervantes' Don Quixote in the original Spanish is so much better than the rather doctored English versions, but the Spanish is of the same era as Shakespeare (they died on the same day interestingly) so a dictionary is helpful.
I’d recommend Arturo Pérez-Reverte. His books on El capitán Alatriste are quite dramatic but his repertoire is wide, spanning among other subjects Spanish (colonial) history.
Thanks!
Arturo Pérez-Reverte’s name comes up a lot. For those of you who enjoy him, what’s a good title to start with?
ABSOLUTELY. The deepest, most beautiful account of the camino I have ever read!!!!El Gran Caminante by Antxon González Gabarain (Bolitx). Also in English as The Great Westward Walk - translation by Rebekah Scott. Incredible book!!
The Yellow Rain by Julio Llamazares
I have read some of Carlos Luis Zafon's books in both English and Spanish. Rather like 'Gothic' novels from Victorian era but good.
I enjoyed his books too. Very much in the style of Charles Dickens. Mind you I was reading the english version.
Thanks for this! I just finished reading it and enjoyed it very much. Here’s my Amazon review.El Gran Caminante by Antxon González Gabarain (Bolitx). Also in English as The Great Westward Walk - translation by Rebekah Scott. Incredible book!!
Did you read it in Spanish or English? ...or side by side? It's been a very long time since I read Chatwin, but occasionally read Theroux. Both are their own writers, and maybe we should just accept and not compare them.Thanks for this! I just finished reading it and enjoyed it very much. Here’s my Amazon review.
“This review is for readers who, like me, are skeptical of Camino memoirs in general and the ones about a spiritual journey in particular. I’m here to reassure you that you, too, can enjoy this book.
Gabarain is no Chatwin or Theroux, but his book does include enough of the elements of great travel writing to transcend the genre of self-published Camino diaries. He satisfies the fascination that we as a walking species have with what’s around the next bend, and he gives us some of the history of the ancient trail, along with lol-worthy scenes from the contemporary one. Well worth a read.”
The Great Westward Walk: From the Front Door to the End of the Earth https://www.amazon.com/dp/8461792874/?tag=casaivar02-20
I read it in English. I’ve had no luck finding it in Spanish at a reasonable price in the US. I may look for it on my next trip to Spain.Did you read it in Spanish or English? ...or side by side?
I kept wanting to yell at the author, DON’T TAKE A SHOWER IN THE MORNING! It would be sad if the theme of suffering that ran through the book was all because he started each day with soft, soggy feet.However, reading his troubles with his feet, you should take care to read all about blister prevention before you start. I saw so many people whose walk had become a torture due to foot problems.
Which reminds me... In the US, Amazon has a near monopoly on ebooks. Is that true in Spain as well? I haven’t tried buying ebooks from Amazon.es with a US credit card and address; is it possible?
Which reminds me... In the US, Amazon has a near monopoly on ebooks. Is that true in Spain as well? I haven’t tried buying ebooks from Amazon.es with a US credit card and address; is it possible?
La tabla de Flandes / The FLanders PanelThanks!
Arturo Pérez-Reverte’s name comes up a lot. For those of you who enjoy him, what’s a good title to start with?
Yes, it is. I switch my account between .es and .com regularly to buy Spanish/English books for kindle and so far I haven't had problems doing it. To do it, go to Your Account -> Manage Your Content and Devices -> Settings -> Country Settings. When you switch your country to Spain, you'll be able to buy from amazon.es. ¡Buena suerte!
I believe you have to register a Spanish adddress as your address, in order to be able to buy from them.Unfortunately I am now having problems switching countries on Amazon. Shortly after I posted the message above, I switched my country back to Spain to buy a book in Spanish and didn't work, and still isn't working. My country is listed as Spain, but I keep being told that I am not in the correct country to buy from amazon.es. So I'm not sure what to do now.
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