Head-hopping is treacherous ground. Having just finished "Absalom, Absalom!" I can appreciate Pablo’s boldness in attempting it so early in his career. Despite the shortcomings you've pointed out, Covadonga brims with potential—and I know you see that too. Clarity and experimentation often pull in opposite directions, and even Faulkner, …
Head-hopping is treacherous ground. Having just finished "Absalom, Absalom!" I can appreciate Pablo’s boldness in attempting it so early in his career. Despite the shortcomings you've pointed out, Covadonga brims with potential—and I know you see that too. Clarity and experimentation often pull in opposite directions, and even Faulkner, in his magnum opus, chose to sacrifice the former for the latter. In fact, he didn't just allow confusion—he made it a central pillar of Absalom.
Still, I believe a writer as gifted as Pablo can move toward a synthesis of clarity and experimentation. Your critique offers more than analysis—it’s fertile ground for any writer attempting such a delicate balance.
Head-hopping is treacherous ground. Having just finished "Absalom, Absalom!" I can appreciate Pablo’s boldness in attempting it so early in his career. Despite the shortcomings you've pointed out, Covadonga brims with potential—and I know you see that too. Clarity and experimentation often pull in opposite directions, and even Faulkner, in his magnum opus, chose to sacrifice the former for the latter. In fact, he didn't just allow confusion—he made it a central pillar of Absalom.
Still, I believe a writer as gifted as Pablo can move toward a synthesis of clarity and experimentation. Your critique offers more than analysis—it’s fertile ground for any writer attempting such a delicate balance.