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The Forgery

I picked this up on a lark at Eliot Bay visiting in early 2023; I am a sucker for short-run translations and promises of Spanish magical realism. I was not disappointed; this was a fun, odd read about creation and art and meaning that felt at times like Murakami and at other times like Borges. (Two trite names to drop, I know, but I think that's a useful anchor for folks who aren't familiar with relatively obscure Mexican authors!)

★★★★

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I'm Justin Duke — a software engineer, writer, and founder. I currently work as the CEO of Buttondown, the best way to start and grow your newsletter, and as a partner at Third South Capital.

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