Part 5/8:
Modern Influences
The Master and Margarita and The Memory Police reflect an ongoing yearning to engage with contemporary voice and perspectives on memory and existence. They illustrate the struggle of balancing interest and the simple act of reading, as the speaker grapples with the regrets entwined with the act of procrastination.
Landmark Novels
The reflection also encompasses noteworthy modern classics like 1984 and Things Fall Apart, both of which harbor deep implications in today’s socio-political landscape. The speaker acknowledges their transformative experience with these novels, lauding them as essential reads for all who wish to understand the world’s complexities.