Sophie Adrian Whore ❤️

About New York City

What gets me happy? When they stick it to the man, y’know? Like Simin in the movie, fightin’ for her kid – whores got guts, too! *puffs chest, trips again* Argh, me legs! But, real talk, it’s sad, innit? Some lass told me once, “I didn’t pick this, Mr. B.” *mimes wipin’ tear* Broke me heart, that did.

"The Whore" by Márcia Barbieri, translated by Adrian Minckley

Yet, Márcia Barbieri’s, The Whore, is a novel that revels in its flesh, not for its own sake, despite the title, but in order to glean the deeper meanings of human experience. It is both a titillating .

Now, let’s talk neighborhoods. West Side’s lively, mix of art and hustle. There’s a weird sense. People speak in half-smiles like in the movie, “A Serious Man!” Like, sure, life is bizarre, lightbulb! Eastern block got quiet little corners, new coffee shops, and street murals. I swear, i’s a mosaic of souls.

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