― Satantango " What one ought to capture in beauty is that which is treacherous and irresistible" ― War & War This Guardian interview from the 2012 Edinburgh book festival ("This is the result of 10,000 years? Really?") This review of Satantango, from when it was published in English in 2012.
"Other prizes often view it as sort of embarrassing writerly malfunction - which is treacherous, in my view, when you consider the comic origins of the novel and the strong comedic traditions of English writing in particular".
Were it not for the low, arched doorways and unusually steep and narrow staircases, which were treacherous after a glass of Kasteel (the potent, fittingly named Belgian ale that I ordered at the hostel bar), the interior of Westhove could have been that of any other hostel, anywhere in the world.
North Wales Police report heavy snowfall in Cerrigydrudion, Conwy, which is causing treacherous driving conditions, and advise people to consider their route carefully.
Successful clues frequently are phrases of poetry or quotes; for example, if a picture is an oil pump, you might clue "I drink your milkshake" (the quote being a reference to an iconic scene in the movie There Will Be Blood, which is about treacherous oil deals).
The deaths highlighted concerns about overcrowding at Everest's highest camp, above which is an icy and treacherous terrain low on oxygen.
About 4,500 US marines, 1,500 Afghan troops and 300 US soldiers are taking part in the offensive on the town, which is surrounded by a treacherous network of canals and heavily mined fields and roads.
And then there is a very treacherous movement, which is inside the cable — a kind of torque, with the cable moving on itself.
Mr Mo Farah, who managed to shine a positive light on the letter M, which is normally associated with a treacherous fella called the Ham Burglar.
And then there is a very treacherous movement, which is inside the cable a kind of torque, with the cable moving on itself.
"Our main concern is getting around that point, which is one of the most treacherous areas of water on this coast," Mr. Ricca said.
