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The Nix
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I love books like The Nix!
Big contemporary novels (often American) bursting with incident, incisively drawn characters, myriad relationships, contentious politics and a mysterious, slowly revealed story that brings it all together.
The Nix is very funny, very moving, snappy and fizzing with ideas.
Much of this novel is set in the present but with large sections set in the 80s and earlier, particularly 1968 a year in America typified by free love, hippies, student demonstrations and Vietnam.
American politics is explored humorously and savagely, especially the yawning chasm between left and right, conservative and liberal. Parallels between the 60‘s and now are obvious.
So much of contemporary American society is dissected in The Nix that it would be a tediously long review to mention it all - although the stuff on social media, video games, student culture, the politically correct, the ugly traditionalist, lawyers, vacuous pop singers etc etc etc is brilliantly realised.
Just read it :)
Big contemporary novels (often American) bursting with incident, incisively drawn characters, myriad relationships, contentious politics and a mysterious, slowly revealed story that brings it all together.
The Nix is very funny, very moving, snappy and fizzing with ideas.
Much of this novel is set in the present but with large sections set in the 80s and earlier, particularly 1968 a year in America typified by free love, hippies, student demonstrations and Vietnam.
American politics is explored humorously and savagely, especially the yawning chasm between left and right, conservative and liberal. Parallels between the 60‘s and now are obvious.
So much of contemporary American society is dissected in The Nix that it would be a tediously long review to mention it all - although the stuff on social media, video games, student culture, the politically correct, the ugly traditionalist, lawyers, vacuous pop singers etc etc etc is brilliantly realised.
Just read it :)
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Reading Progress
April 5, 2018
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April 5, 2018
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April 5, 2018
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May 30, 2018
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May 30, 2018
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30.0%
June 3, 2018
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65.0%
June 12, 2018
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Finished Reading
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Dec 04, 2019 01:29PM
Great review, Richard. I just read this and absolutely loved it! Truly deserves the moniker of "The Great American Novel".
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Brendan wrote: "Great review, Richard. I just read this and absolutely loved it! Truly deserves the moniker of "The Great American Novel"."Thanks Brendan ........ I love these big, smart immersive novels!
Yes, it will be interesting to see what he writes next :)
Good review, Richard. Sounds like it’s massively influenced by Dana Spiotta’s ‘Eat the Document� (2006). My tutor was talking about the incredible impact of Spiotta’s work on contemporary American Literature just yesterday. Thanks for the worked example. My review of Spiotta’s novel is coming soon on Stevie’s Reads. 😀🖖🏼
Fabulous review, Richard! Glad you enjoyed so much!
Brilliant endorsement for this book, Richard!
Excellent review, Richard! :)
I'm hoping to pick this up in 2020. Fab review as always Richard.
Great review, Richard! I have a copy and still want to read this one!
Superb review Richard, glad you enjoyed it!
Smashing review, Richard. You have encouraged me to read it again!
Fantastic review, Richard! You have me excited to read this!
Love this too, Richard.......fabulous review! :)
"fizzing with ideas" is a perfect summary of this one!
Stephen wrote: "Good review, Richard. Sounds like it’s massively influenced by Dana Spiotta’s ‘Eat the Document� (2006). My tutor was talking about the incredible impact of Spiotta’s work on contemporary American ..."Thanks Steve ......... haven’t heard of Dana Spiotta before and will look out for review :)
Paula wrote: "Fabulous review, Richard! Glad you enjoyed so much!"Thanks Paula :)
Jenna wrote: "Brilliant endorsement for this book, Richard!"Cheers Jenna :)
Alex � Comets and Comments � wrote: "Excellent review, Richard! :)"Thanks Alex :)
Nadia wrote: "I'm hoping to pick this up in 2020. Fab review as always Richard."Thanks Nadia ........ I think you’ll love it :)
Brandice wrote: "Great review, Richard! I have a copy and still want to read this one!"Thanks Brandice ........ love to know what you think if it :)
Anni wrote: "Smashing review, Richard. You have encouraged me to read it again!"Many thanks Anni :)
Sounds like a good one. Thanks for the review, Richard.
Wonderful review, Richard!! So happy you enjoyed this one! 😊✨�
Great review, Richard! I've heard this is an excellent book, and I'm glad you thoroughly enjoyed it! :)
Meredith wrote: "Fantastic review, Richard! You have me excited to read this!"Thanks Meredith :)
Paromjit wrote: "Love this too, Richard.......fabulous review! :)"Thanks Paromjit :)
Kathleen wrote: ""fizzing with ideas" is a perfect summary of this one!"Cheers Kathleen :)
Carole wrote: "Sounds like a good one. Thanks for the review, Richard."I think you might enjoy this one Carole.
Julie wrote: "Wonderful review, Richard!! So happy you enjoyed this one! 😊✨�"Thanks Julie :)
LostKnight wrote: "Nice review."Many thanks LostKnight :)
Yun wrote: "Great review, Richard! I've heard this is an excellent book, and I'm glad you thoroughly enjoyed it! :)"Thanks Yun ......... it’s a great read :)
And I love review like this, Richard! Engaging, full of energy and good vibes and straight to the point. Difficult to resist!
LOVE the enthusiasm! And you don't know how timely. I almost took it on a recent trip, its heft made made that decision for me, but I'm lining this up for a chilly weekend very soon.
Dolors wrote: "And I love review like this, Richard! Engaging, full of energy and good vibes and straight to the point. Difficult to resist!"Thanks Dolors :)
Victoria wrote: "LOVE the enthusiasm! And you don't know how timely. I almost took it on a recent trip, its heft made made that decision for me, but I'm lining this up for a chilly weekend very soon."I think you will love it Victoria :)
I didn’t enjoy this book as much as you did. Well, to be fair I didn’t enjoy it at all, but I’m glad you did. Brilliant review, Richard.
Pedro wrote: "I didn’t enjoy this book as much as you did. Well, to be fair I didn’t enjoy it at all, but I’m glad you did. Brilliant review, Richard."I know you didn’t Pedro ......... but don’t worry ..... we’re still talking :)
Richard wrote: "Pedro wrote: "I didn’t enjoy this book as much as you did. Well, to be fair I didn’t enjoy it at all, but I’m glad you did. Brilliant review, Richard."I know know you didn’t Pedro ......... but d..."
Ahah. Good. :D
