Well, let this post be an inspiration to us all on the results of procrastination. I have put this post off for far too long. I have not been reading too much recently. My attention has been more diverted to schoolwork and band. However, one story that has stuck with me is "Neighbors," by Raymond Carver. I read this in creative and critical class a few weeks back. This story is about as minimalist as you can get for its effect and subject material. There is very little to read into in this story apart from the sheer lack of depth (if that makes any sense). There is nothing there but an extremely awkward situation stripped to its bare bones. No emphasis is given to any one part of the story. Everything is in a monotone that is not often found in modern literature. I'm not going to give away exactly what happens in the story, that would take all the fun out of reading it. All I can say is that you won't be able to find words for what happens in the story, it's just that random. Carver leaves a lot to the imagination in "Neighbors" and it makes for good food for thought and an extremely light read in the middle of the weight of AP books.
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