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3.53 AVERAGE
3.53 AVERAGE
Definitely worth reading, but it's important to keep expectations in check.
Perhaps because it's so often touted as a life altering read, my expectations were high going into the book. It's definitely a book that will make a reader stop and think, and much of the imagery was beautifully written. I found myself regularly disappointed, however, as I was hoping for some sort of grand insight or a moment when the book would just "click". Up until the very last page,
My guess is, this book really was revolutionary when it was written. Now, partially as a result of its success, the ideas that were so new then are already accepted within many circles. As a window into the time in which it was written, the book is incredibly valuable. As a life changing philosophical journey, it may have accomplished much of its goal.
Perhaps because it's so often touted as a life altering read, my expectations were high going into the book. It's definitely a book that will make a reader stop and think, and much of the imagery was beautifully written. I found myself regularly disappointed, however, as I was hoping for some sort of grand insight or a moment when the book would just "click". Up until the very last page,
My guess is, this book really was revolutionary when it was written. Now, partially as a result of its success, the ideas that were so new then are already accepted within many circles. As a window into the time in which it was written, the book is incredibly valuable. As a life changing philosophical journey, it may have accomplished much of its goal.
I registered a book at BookCrossing.com!
http://www.BookCrossing.com/journal/11574641
http://www.BookCrossing.com/journal/11574641
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Hands down one of the hardest things I’ve had to plow through, maybe in my entire life.
Read my review (taken with a grain of salt because this genre isn't my cup of tea): http://time2tome.wordpress.com/2014/11/05/robert-m-pirsigs-zen-and-the-art-of-motorcycle-maintainence/
Read my review (taken with a grain of salt because this genre isn't my cup of tea): http://time2tome.wordpress.com/2014/11/05/robert-m-pirsigs-zen-and-the-art-of-motorcycle-maintainence/
FINALLY finished. I didn't know what I was getting myself into. Firstly, hope you like philosophy. Secondly, it takes attention on both of the narratives. Thirdly, and honestly, it was over my head or too abstract for me to care. I understand its brilliance and I appreciate the writing style and techniques and there are certainly some great takeaways but it's not for everyone.
just incredible, I want to become a motorcycle riding chautauqua-er
challenging
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved this when I read it, which was quite a long time ago. Perhaps a rereading is in order.
Pirsig is very process oriented as well as being a great observer of human behavior. Here he has taken the hobby of biking and used it to draw parellels to life. This is one you can put down for awhile and when you pick it up again, there is an easy flow that allows you to take in the next stage of his journey. Contemporary philosophy extraordinaire.
I will read this once each decade. I think that's necessary.