Classics Literary 1947

Under the volcano by Malcolm Lowry

Published in Spanish as Bajo el volcán

Under the Volcano was voted No. 11 in the Modern Library 100 Best Novels list.

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What it is

All in one day, one night or one summer · it stays with you

What happens in it

One day, one summer

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How it's told

Pulls you in with
How it's written
Style
Literary
Pace
Unhurried

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Is it for you?

It's for you if…

  • how it's written matters to you as much as what happens
  • you're drawn to the dark side of people
  • you like a book that stays with you for days

Maybe not if…

  • you need things to happen fast
  • you're after something comforting

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