This writer identifies Auster's abstract techniques and is able to understand that the author introduces a series of elements meant to put across a much more complex account in the second part of the book. The fact that he uses third person to describe himself and his emotions certainly contributes to strengthening his connection with readers. Readers are practically influenced to believe that the author himself is very similar to them as a result of trying to interpret his thoughts.
The writer is right in thinking that the author was not only concerned about providing readers with an interesting account, as he actually wanted to join them in trying to perform a self-analysis process that would enable him to gain a better understanding of how his thinking reflects on him.
To a certain degree, one might be inclined to believe that this writer was partially...
The writer fails to observe the psychoanalytical part of the book. It is likely that Auster used the second (and probably even the first) with the purpose of performing psychoanalysis on himself. By studying his thinking, his life experiences, and his physical and mental status at the time when he wrote the book, Auster actually enabled himself to understand what strategies he needed to use with the purpose of upgrading his general position.
This writer does a good job in describing "The Invention of Solitude" and Auster's intention in changing his position when writing the second part of the book. However, the fact that he is impressed with the artistic aspect of the book obstructs his ability to comprehend its psychological aspect.
