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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
Wolff is one hell of a writer. The book left me feeling a bit gloomy at times but I enjoyed it an awful lot.
A good memoir of a boy's difficult childhood and adolescence, growing up with an uncertain mother and an abusive stepfather.
It was gripping at many points, but I found my attention wandering. I've learned that memoir is not my preferred genre, possibly because it is hard to shift the narrative away from 'this happened; then this other thing happened.'
It was gripping at many points, but I found my attention wandering. I've learned that memoir is not my preferred genre, possibly because it is hard to shift the narrative away from 'this happened; then this other thing happened.'
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
A well written, but unsatisfying read. Although Wolff's ability to tap into the emotions of the reader was impressive, I spent the entirety of the book waiting for something to happen. The whole ride is mostly just witnessing the various flavors of abuse he experiences while he becomes an increasingly disappointing character.
A great story about a young boy trying to learn what it means to be a man without any good role models to find. I loved it, couldn't put it down!
I highly recommend this excellent book. Wolff wrote a sad story about adolescence that was both gray and mesmerizing. Amazing to think how this troubled boy with such humbled beginnings turned out to be such a success.
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
I did like Wolff's writing style, but I kept putting this down to read other things.