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3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
Having heard nothing about this book before picking it up on a whim at the library, I wasn't sure what to expect. I'll say this, it's unlike any book I've read before. I tried to read but in the end had to skip all the preface nonsense, I just couldn't take it. I did start to get into the story once it started, However, when the never-ending interview kept dragging on, I once again had to fast forward. I found his writing style tedious, and his persona completely unlikable. I finished the book, but just barely.
Eggers has my attention. His diversity and originality in telling a very poignant story is nothing short of genius.
It gets two stars because I was compelled enough to finish the whole book, but overall, I really didn't like it. The things that happened to him weren't that interesting, the way he told it was more annoying than anything else and the end wasn't satisfying. Reading the introduction and the reviews on the cover, I thought this would be a clever or funny book that, as someone in my twenties, I could relate to. How wrong I was.
DNF. The misery of trying to get through this book put me in the biggest reading slump.
I read this book because it is on my hundred book bucket list poster. I would never have chosen this book on my own. And if I didn’t promise myself to read every book on the poster, I would’ve put this down before the end.
It was very interesting to have a string of consciousness inside, the mind of a very young, very immature man. It did open my eyes, and confirmed much of what I imagine goes on inside.
VERY strong warning! This book has very very strong language.
It was very interesting to have a string of consciousness inside, the mind of a very young, very immature man. It did open my eyes, and confirmed much of what I imagine goes on inside.
VERY strong warning! This book has very very strong language.
This book was a sensation when it was first published, and the author is exactly the same age as me; I found it overlong and self~indulgent, though it was interesting enough to finish.
Eight thousand reviews? Evidence enough that Eggers touched something raw. Since I plan to publish one day, I will be kind in my review; paying it forward you might say. It is genius to simultaneously tell the story and reflect on the very construction of the work, including exploiting everyone surrounding Eggers. Which any writer seeking what is real and raw, will do. Yet the writer maintains a sympathetic edge. I know this young man, as there is a bit of me in there.
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
slow-paced