On friday i went to this little second hand english bookstore in the zona to try and find something to satisfy my literar needs, which over the past year have become rather desperate (I have resorted to pinching books from libraries) So anyway, I went in and there were so many books, but the majority were those crappy books that you take on holiday to read when there is nothing better to do. I was beginning to feel a bit disheartened when I stumbled upon a row of 'classic' books and to my absolute delight I found a total gem... Anna Karenina for $10! I have been meaning to read this book for a long time but obviously here the english literature is rather limited and haven't had the chance. I am so pleased its ridiculous, I went home on the bus carrying bag feeling like the cat who got the cream and worrying someone would steal my beautiful book, although thats just silly because why would they steal a book in english that is gigantic?
I have so far read a few chapters and I am really enjoying it, I love the way Tolstoy writes, it is so direct and personal. I know it is translated but I am trusting that the translators have done a good job. Oh the cover is so pretty it makes me want to read it even more.
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