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I can't speak to the Spanish language, but I think his use of the English language is one of the more incredible things he accomplishes in this novel. Really, this is the type of thing that must be read more quickly than not: because he introduces so many things that don't get explained until hundreds of pages later, it is best if they are at least sort of remembered. If not remembered, you may get to the end of the book and have kind of a "huh?" feeling. If this is the case, re-read the first 50 pages. But hey, this book is so much more about the journey that getting to the destination probably won't change your opinion of it much. If you don't like it now, might want to just pick up another book.