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duparker's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 Stars. I'm sure I'll never read another book like this. It's unique and feels less like a novel than a collection of fiction elements bright together to give the reader a sense of a story. I enjoyed the world view and quirks of the book, more than the actual story it tried to tell.
You won't forget this book.
You won't forget this book.
luisvilla's review against another edition
2.0
This is a sublimely weird book, less “plot” and more “stream of consciousness”. That may scratch your itch; it sometimes did for me but other times I wished it would get on with it. Definitely only recommended for those into extreme atmospherics (pun not intended…)
Worth noting that the cover (at least of my copy) speaks of the “early 20th century” so I went in expecting steampunk; it’s actually 21st century, ie present day-ish.
Worth noting that the cover (at least of my copy) speaks of the “early 20th century” so I went in expecting steampunk; it’s actually 21st century, ie present day-ish.
hairysuncold's review against another edition
3.0
I’m glad this was written. I’m glad I bought it. Probably best read skimming. Probably about twice as long as it should be. I wanted more paperwork. I wanted less novel. Might be a book about political organizing. Might be best read aloud.
tonyliu30's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
4.0
Incredibly experimental, and a challenging read to get into - but the authos manage to create an incredibly interesting, engrossing, and mysterious atmosphere.
heavenlyspit's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
mccordian's review against another edition
4.0
I’ve never enjoyed a story’s derailment as much as this, and it hops the rails again, again and again. Every section of ELADATL starts off as pie and instantly morphs into cake. With two authors at the helm, it has an Exquisite Corpse vibe, but clearly in the hands of professional aeronauts (just compare the oceanic difference between good and bad improv [either team’s name: The AeroNutz!]). What starts off as a collection of short stories, set in an alternative California, quickly becomes a movie and/or/about/within a dream and/or vice versa and so on. This sounds like a mess, I know, but like I said up top, every turn the book takes makes for a delightful treat. Baron Munchausen meets The Savage Detectives.
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