This was alright. I actually really like the idea behind it, and Borges' mastery of the language was wonderful, especially with Norman Thomas Di Giovanni's translation being up to par. I'm not positive I ended up liking the short story in its entirety, though. I could have, I think, and I might a few years down the road if I stumble on this again, but as for now, it's just okay.

On that note, I'd recommend reading this if you're into magical realism at all. It's short, roughly fifty-two-hundred words, and some of the sentences would be a joy to read, even unattached to any story.