This was ....hmmm...a book I just had to keep reading, but a very curious book. It's not long, only 130 pages , slightly longer than Heart of Darkness, but probably still classified as a novella. It is just as enigmatic as Heart of Darkness, with a lovely circular feel to it. There is a sense of futility and frustration in it, that comes across very well.
I have never read any of Auster's work before, but would definitely look for more of his work. I was going to say that this is a quick read, but it isn't, and it is one that I will probably revisit.
The basic idea behind the novella is in the link below
http://www.paulauster.co.uk/travelsinthescriptorium.htm
http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/a/paul-auster/travels-in-scriptorium.htm
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