I'm always touched by how funny Vonnegut was in his writing despite the at times grim and honest subject matter. This book was at times confusing, humI'm always touched by how funny Vonnegut was in his writing despite the at times grim and honest subject matter. This book was at times confusing, humorous and a horrifying take on the apathy some show towards human life. It's amazing that Vonnegut was able to turn his own lived experiences into such a quaint and at times gut-wrenching fiction....more
Way too long for a rather vapid piece of writing that didn't really say much. I regret giving Ellis a shot. Read like a wannabe artsy action film on aWay too long for a rather vapid piece of writing that didn't really say much. I regret giving Ellis a shot. Read like a wannabe artsy action film on acid retold by a fashion model. The writing was tedious to get through, the plot purposefully obtuse so as to seem deeper than it truly is....more
The third installment that leaves this series with hope that humanity and whatever comes next can overcome the evils of our current human society. SomThe third installment that leaves this series with hope that humanity and whatever comes next can overcome the evils of our current human society. Some retelling of the same stories from different perspectives felt like a bit of a slog. Bit of a fairytale ending but a story this grim and brutal needed it I think....more
Interesting read, written with a good sense of humor. A wide variety of subtopics are covered from animal cannibalism to human as well as cultural norInteresting read, written with a good sense of humor. A wide variety of subtopics are covered from animal cannibalism to human as well as cultural norms and associates with the topic. Most chapters explored a different area and were all interesting in their own ways from cannibal tadpoles to the sacrament to mad cow. Quite a few topics to spark further research and exploration. Great read if you're into the slightly more morbid side of science and sociology....more
Wildly entertaining biography on Russ Meyer. If you love his films and would like some behind the scenes details this is worth the read. The author atWildly entertaining biography on Russ Meyer. If you love his films and would like some behind the scenes details this is worth the read. The author attempts to give a cohesive picture of Meyer's life, work and relationships. I devoured this book....more
Much more enjoyable read than Oryx and Crake. Characters have complexity and humanity that you just don't get from the characters in the first of the Much more enjoyable read than Oryx and Crake. Characters have complexity and humanity that you just don't get from the characters in the first of the series which is likely intentional on Atwood's part. Looking forward to the 3rd in the series. The stories are intertwined in a fresh way giving many perspectives to an interesting take on an (environmentalist?) post apocalyptic future...more
**spoiler alert** TW for this book it does describe CSA and sex trafficking. Overall I found the writing a bit heavy handed and lacking in style. The s**spoiler alert** TW for this book it does describe CSA and sex trafficking. Overall I found the writing a bit heavy handed and lacking in style. The story itself was interesting and I really wanted to get past the intense nihilism which kept me reading. However, I dont think it really went anywhere. While I agree with some of Atwoods environmentalist and humantiarian concerns the novel never really seemed to delve to far into the issues and had an overall pessimistic approach. Ultimately it seems that our protagonist did agree with Crake's idea of the perfect future with the "perfect" human race... but did the imperfect humanity start to shine through at the end? It's unclear. I'm likely to continue with the rest of the trilogy to hopefully gain a better picture on this world Atwood has created (and destroyed) in this first book....more
For a Dick novel there really wasn't any sci-fi element besides the mention of space colonization rockets used instead of places. Otherwise I felt thiFor a Dick novel there really wasn't any sci-fi element besides the mention of space colonization rockets used instead of places. Otherwise I felt this novel was a bit directionless and the plots seemed to focus on these fetish objects the characters had. I gained that Dick felt rather hopeless and found the future as well as what's passed inevitable. He fails to use this bend on history to really give critique to the fascism that continued post WWII. I usually love his work but I can't say I enjoyed this one much...more
A bittersweet read. What is there to do when death is imminent but to try to keep up spirits by grasping unto fragments of hope and enjoy the little tA bittersweet read. What is there to do when death is imminent but to try to keep up spirits by grasping unto fragments of hope and enjoy the little time left....more
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