I was excited to read it and left a little bit disappointed. Hate to say that because I really enjoyed her last book. I don't know, I just felt like II was excited to read it and left a little bit disappointed. Hate to say that because I really enjoyed her last book. I don't know, I just felt like I didn't believe the main character's thoughts and feelings. They felt a bit stiff and un-real. Maybe my timing was off, but I just felt a little left out. Yeah, I didn't feel very invested, which was what was disappointing. I didn't feel much involved and the people in the book felt crafted, not natural. And there were so much more I felt could have gone on, but no. Maybe that's unfair but that's how I felt. ...more
Got it out of the library and that was the end of the story. Now makes me want to re-read Haroun again, then read this one again afterward. They are sGot it out of the library and that was the end of the story. Now makes me want to re-read Haroun again, then read this one again afterward. They are separate books, separated by years and growing up/old, so one does not need to read Haroun and the sea of stories before giving this one a go. So go check out your library and put yourself on the que....more
Egan! Jumpy but really well blended storyline, filled with dreamy reality and realistic dream sequences, I swear, I was stuck on it. Scary at times anEgan! Jumpy but really well blended storyline, filled with dreamy reality and realistic dream sequences, I swear, I was stuck on it. Scary at times and funny the next, I related to some of the main characters who were men in 30's, trying to figure things out. Enjoyable and well written, the fragile relationships coming through, it was a pleasure. ...more
It's official. My MRC (Mary Roach Crush) is now full on. Could this woman write anything funnier, more interesting and fascinating that's based on sciIt's official. My MRC (Mary Roach Crush) is now full on. Could this woman write anything funnier, more interesting and fascinating that's based on science? All hard science? Inner dork/geek in me went full on nerdcore, it was probably a bit creepy but how could you not laugh about vomiting and pooping in zero gravity? Man! She has the best job ever. Damn it, I want to be her friend....more
OK, OK, I admit. I am biased. I am a fan of Chabon, yeah, yeah, who isnt? What the hell, he is funny, smart, dorky and man, handsome, too! Ever since OK, OK, I admit. I am biased. I am a fan of Chabon, yeah, yeah, who isnt? What the hell, he is funny, smart, dorky and man, handsome, too! Ever since I went to his reading then read "Manhood for Amateurs" I just really like him even more than before. Then I read the "Kavalier and Clay" again on a trip and some forgotten parts of that book just smacked me in the face. And he is a real nice guy and personable! Sigh. So, yes, I read this book, expecting to like it even if i didn't end up liking it. But what a pleasure!
Do yourself a favor, it's short, read it. Because some of his long books, maybe you won't feel like it. After you get a little taste of his writing then maybe, maybe you'll look for the others.
Salman Rushdie told him, "you must" about the parrot. No? Not intrigued? well, i tried....more
Fast read! Sometimes when you have a long wknd that you're spending at your family friend's beach house during the off season, what you need is a goodFast read! Sometimes when you have a long wknd that you're spending at your family friend's beach house during the off season, what you need is a good, i mean, GOOD STORY. This book has that GOOD STORY feel, I mean, one long wknd, really!...more
Give it some time. Slow yourself down. Maybe a few pages a night. You'll sleep better, if not busier.Give it some time. Slow yourself down. Maybe a few pages a night. You'll sleep better, if not busier....more
Any fan of "The devil in the white city" by Erik Larson ought to read this fascinating report of US gun control. It is absolutely engaging (and horrifAny fan of "The devil in the white city" by Erik Larson ought to read this fascinating report of US gun control. It is absolutely engaging (and horrifying) as the unbelievable circumstances and laughable loopholes in regulations that resulted in a school boy to obtain a gun to bring to school and go on shooting. Made me flinch, thinking about this sad young bullied black kid and what kind of mindset he had while all this happened....more
Ay yo. new york, baby new york. Read this, it reads like watching the favorite crime show. Yeah, Richard Price, yeah, The Wire, yeah b'more!Ay yo. new york, baby new york. Read this, it reads like watching the favorite crime show. Yeah, Richard Price, yeah, The Wire, yeah b'more!...more
What!!!! WHAT what what!!? As recent born again meat eater, this book horrified and fascinated me all at once. The bit about going hunting, eating respoWhat!!!! WHAT what what!!? As recent born again meat eater, this book horrified and fascinated me all at once. The bit about going hunting, eating responsibly/conscientiously made me chuckle. Let's eat. Good food. ...more
Already started to re-read it after the first run through. This book has powers, mysterious powers that affect me in ways I have not felt in a long whAlready started to re-read it after the first run through. This book has powers, mysterious powers that affect me in ways I have not felt in a long while. There were several moments of discovery throughout the book that enthralled me, woke me up and made me start writing, including letters to several people. I read this book and re-read parts of it again, and am re-reading it from the beginning. I read this book but I am not done with it and I am thankful for that. I have three more copies to give to my people. ...more
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