Alyson Bernero

The Book of Sand is another one of Borges' stories which reminded me of House of Leaves. Just like Johnny Traunt in House of Leaves, the owner of the book becomes obsessed with the story. We find while reading that the character in the story is once again Borges himself. When Borges shows no interest in buying the Bible from the seller, the man pulls out the book which immediately intrigues Borges. Borges is unable to deny that he is fascinated by the limitlessness of the book in front of him. This is the demonstration of the labyrinth in the story. The labyrinth is once again an symbol for something with no limits or something that continues on for as long as you allow it too.