Captiv între două emoții
Captive Between Two Emotions
Author(s): Lucia CuciureanuSubject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Essay|Book Review |Scientific Life, Book-Review
Published by: Vatra Literară
Keywords: Andrei Mocuța; J.D. Salinger; campus novel; autofiction; Romanian contemporary literature;
Summary/Abstract: This review examines Andrei Mocuța’s novel Salinger și fata cu părul roșcat, arguing that it represents a sophisticated fusion of campus novel, autofiction, literary criticism, and love story. Built around an experimental doctoral seminar devoted to J.D. Salinger, the novel intertwines classroom discussions, essays, emails, autobiographical fragments, and literary analysis into a multilayered narrative that explores reading as both an intellectual and existential experience. The review highlights Mocuța’s skillful construction of memorable characters, whose diverse perspectives transform Salinger’s work into a catalyst for reflections on identity, solitude, authenticity, and artistic vocation.
Journal: Revista Vatra
- Issue Year: 2026
- Issue No: 3-4
- Page Range: 181-182
- Page Count: 2
- Language: Romanian
