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3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
I found this book to be hilarious and depressing at the same time, just like life can be. Eggers' honesty and humor draws you in. I could especially relate to the part about auditioning for "The Real World." (What 20-something didn't want to be on that show in the mid-90's, when it was still good?) You have to really pay attention to every word, even on the copyright page, or you'll miss some laughs.
Gelezen in Frankrijk, in maandelijkse sessies. Mogelijk niet bevorderlijk voor zo'n dikke pil, maar het was steeds een pingpong tussen doorlezen en maar weer eens wegleggen als gevolg van dat continue oeverloze geleuter.
Herman Brusselmans lees ik wel zonder wegleggen, maar die neemt zichzelf misschien een tikje minder serieus.
In dit geval dekt de titel de lading niet :-)
Herman Brusselmans lees ik wel zonder wegleggen, maar die neemt zichzelf misschien een tikje minder serieus.
In dit geval dekt de titel de lading niet :-)
A precious, too-clever, self-conscious work of staggering mediocrity.
If you can get past the title, this really is a heartbreaking work (although possibly not of staggering genius). Seriously, I laughed aloud, I cried. Plus, part of it is set in the Bay Area so there are lots of "oh, I know that neighborhood-type moments" to enjoy if you live here (or used to). Remember, it's a true story and an excellent read. Eggers is a remarkable storyteller.
Okay, so I gave up on this one, but not because it wasn't great. It's just that too much time elapsed between my sessions with it...that said, I would still recommend it.
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
Prior to reading this book, all I knew about it was it's title sounds arrogant and that it's gotten mixed reviews from those I know. Needless to say, my expecations were low... which may be why I enjoyed it so much! This guy thinks, or at least writes, exactly the way I do. Before getting to read through the book, there's a not-too-brief preface warning you against reading the book and why you won't like it, with diagrams to accompany it. He's just the very definition of self-deprecation and yet it isn't uncomfortable to my taste, just funny. In fact, there was more than one occasion where I quite literally laughed out loud while sitting alone. That doesn't happen too often while reading in my experience.
My advice to you? Expect little and you'll be pleasantly surprised. Worked for me :).
My advice to you? Expect little and you'll be pleasantly surprised. Worked for me :).
challenging
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced