Thoughts on Borges

When I first started reading Tlon, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius, I was suprised at how easy it was to read and understand. Previously flipping though the book, I expected it to hard to decipher, almost like the challenging books we read last year. (Such as Walden.) As I read more, my prediction came true as the easy reading and clear storyline turned into complicated descriptions of Tlon. I am a little hesitant to read more Borges because I like stories with clear storylines and plots, such as Patrimony. I think that's probably why I enjoyed Patrimony more than Invisible Cities. Invisble Cities and Tlon both share a unconventional form: they do have storylines but veer off into complicated detail. Hopefully Borges will not be too longwinded and intricate in all his stories. Nevertheless, I am still excited to read Ficciones, even if it means muddling through the hard parts!