I didn't last past the first 20 pages. The language, the story, everything about it was just so juvenile. Reminded me of how I used to write when I was 14.
Different than what I expected. I previously read two of Ofir Touche Gafla's books and enjoyed them immensely. I was expecting to enjoy this one just as much, but instead of a fantasy story about the imaginary town where everybody (almost) knows their expiration date,most of the book is a novel about the coming of age of a girl who is different than the rest, along with lots of (uninteresting to me) music references and philosophical pondering about what knowing your date of death means. Don't get me wrong, I love Gafla's writing style and humor. But this book was not what I expected and a lot of the time I found it boring. It's not bad in any way, maybe if I was not expecting twists and more interesting ideas I would have enjoyed it more.
In the vain of 's Novels Touche Gafla introduces a fantastic element into a world quite similar to ours and explores its reproductions.
So, what would happen to people that knew the exact day they would die?
This is also an alternative music fan service novel and almost all of teh music references whent over my head. I feel like I missed out on some of the fine detail, yet I enjoyed the book quite a bit.
Author is highly original as he always is. and the story is both thought provoking and interesting to boot.
The only problems I see is that it is somewhat "too much of a good thing" + somewhat remaining in the abstract without really closing all loose ends; Regardless, it is a brave attempt at generating catharsis.
superb unexpected not sure if fantasy or real and for those that understand modern music the meaning will be even deeper. This auther is what I have been waiting for after so many years of seeking one who will touch me
Took me some time to actually read the whole book, but when I did, I've found out a lot of things about life and myself as a living being. This book makes you think, which means it's a great book.