‘Ordesa’ Is A Difficult Read — But Stick With It

Ordesa, by Manuel Vilas

Manuel Vilas’ quiet, intensely sad new, about a middle-aged man trying to connect with his estranged family while thinking a lot of deep thoughts about death, requires patience, but it’s worth it.

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Manuel Vilas’ quiet, intensely sad new, about a middle-aged man trying to connect with his estranged family while thinking a lot of deep thoughts about death, requires patience, but it’s worth it.