"What is time? A mystery, a figment -- and all-powerful."

*The Magic Mountain*, Chapter VI, "Changes"

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I haven't posted much here as I've been reading but my private notebook has been a pretty steady stream of chatter.

It's been a slow read, unsurprisingly given that I started it just as the semester was wrapping up, but hoping to finish it over the next week or so. Overall, I'm really enjoying it.

The carnival scene that closes Chapter V, with Hans confessing/ranting his love to Chauchat, is a literature scene for the ages. Also, a bit of a challenge for my intermediate French.

I find Hans to be a baffling character which has probably kept me reading.

No great thoughts here - I'll put those in something more thoughtful - just a check-in.