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Kleine herinneringen by José Saramago

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mima_mdw's review against another edition

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relaxing medium-paced

3.75

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emotional funny informative lighthearted fast-paced

3.75

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3.0

In search of another book by José Saramago I came across this slim book instead. Recounting boyhood memories and adventures in Portugal from an early age to young adolescence. There’s a lot of sketchy memories some may be somewhat fabricated as José himself admits he was a compulsive liar which is an interesting fact to admit to when writing a memoir. However this doesn’t delve too deeply it’s more a recollection of simple and seemingly insignificant moments showing that childhood is a collection of bits and pieces of fact and perception. It also goes to show that small insignificant moments can make the most lasting impressions to a young impressionable boy.