Name: The Promise
ISBN: 9780872867710

Silvina Ocampo

A dying woman's attempt to recount the story of her life reveals the fragility of memory and the illusion of identity.

The Promise

John Balek

This is my first time reading Ocampo, South American literature, and magical realism as a whole. I'm not sure it was the best introduction to the genre or Ocampo as an author but it was an interesting read. I might have to come back to this after getting a better hold on the genre and see if it make more of an impression on me.

The Promise

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