Likes Armies of the Night.

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…The first half is amazing, I think, but then it somewhat falls apart. I think it’s real Mailer, and it’s worth reading. Yes, I should. I’m very poorly read for a writer, actually. I actually love The Naked and the Dead. It’s nowhere near as sophisticated as his other writings, or as weird, but it’s quite powerful and beautiful, especially the opening — the innocence of the soldier who’s getting off the boat and has no idea what he’s walking into, and gets shot within moments. Anyway, I really liked Armies of the Night, and it’s a horrible book in some ways. I really have enjoyed An American Dream. It’s so kooky. I read some other ones that I’m finding difficult to recall. Oh, The Fight, I thought, was very interesting. I don’t know if I think it’s great, but it’s interesting and has some great moments. Harlot’s Ghost is surprisingly good, I think. You feel it has to be too long, but somehow it isn’t.…

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