What did Cortázar advise readers in the preface to Hopscotch?
The book can be read in two different orders
The book must be read backwards
Every reader must create their ending
The first chapter can be skipped
Answer
Hopscotch, by Julio Cortázar, offers a unique reading experience as readers have the choice to follow two distinct orders: the conventional sequence or an alternative arrangement suggested by the author. Cortázar, in the preface of the novel, encourages readers to read the chapters in a nonlinear fashion, allowing them to create their own narrative journey and explore the story from various perspectives.
Unraveling the Enigma: A Quiz on Julio Cortázar's Literary Legacy
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