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Moo by Jane Smiley
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it was ok
bookshelves: contemporary-fiction

After reading 'Straight Man' I was in the mood for another satire of academic life, so I can't help but compare Russo's book to Smiley's. Moo was funny enough, enjoyable enough but so inferior to 'Straight Man' I never could get into it. It's very satirical, above the fray, ironic--you just never come to care about any of the characters. Whereas 'Straight Man' has heart, as all good comedies should.
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February 22, 2009 – Shelved
February 22, 2009 – Shelved as: contemporary-fiction
February 22, 2009 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Karen (new) - rated it 3 stars
Apr 16, 2009 07:40PM

Karen Thanks for describing my experience of this book! I found it entertaining but too ironic and satirical. I loved Straight Man and Wonder Boys!


message 2: by Marni (new) - rated it 1 star
May 05, 2012 02:11PM

Marni I read only 50 pages and gave up. I will try Straight Man.


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