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3.5 AVERAGE
3.5 AVERAGE
This book is masterfully written. Really a unique writing style with unconventional punctuation (particularly the minimal use of quotes) that threw me off at first. But it somehow works to create the sensation of incomplete memories more than a vivid scenes. The political and social message of this book was also compelling, and something I strive to achieve in my own work.
I found the plot to be very simple, but employing large sweeping metaphors to try to have something important to say. But the plot, as a whole... was sometimes interesting.
Not for me but he is a skilled writer
I didn't love this one. I found the psychoa atypical parts and some of the debate parts too long and detailed. I did start to connect with the characters amd plot near the end. The author is skillful with language.
I didn't love this one. I found the psychoa atypical parts and some of the debate parts too long and detailed. I did start to connect with the characters amd plot near the end. The author is skillful with language.
Defies review, but: some of the most beautiful writing I’ve encountered in a long time. Difficult to put down.
It’s a tough read but the language and interplay of themes is beautifully done
What did I just read? I have no freaking idea. Stream of consciousness and changing points of view are great but this book made me feel like the ball in a Pong game. Meaninglessly bouncing back and forth.
Told from the different perspectives of three family members who are not only one-dimensional but incredibly unlikeable. There is no connection between the three so I frankly didn't care. The book description states that the son (Adam) will bring a young man into the group who will do something so heinous as to shake the foundation of everyone. Yes, what he did was heinous, but it is a sum total of 7 sentences in the book, all of which happen in the final 40 pages in the book; it is not like the remainder of the book is a build up to this penultimate event. The remainder of the book is a fever dream of words strung together. How do I keep landing on these ridiculous vanity projects?!? Makes me want to read James Patterson; at least I would know what to expect.
This book was a most anticipated of numerous publications. Did they read this book? I would say not because it blew. Hated it.
Told from the different perspectives of three family members who are not only one-dimensional but incredibly unlikeable. There is no connection between the three so I frankly didn't care. The book description states that the son (Adam) will bring a young man into the group who will do something so heinous as to shake the foundation of everyone. Yes, what he did was heinous, but it is a sum total of 7 sentences in the book, all of which happen in the final 40 pages in the book; it is not like the remainder of the book is a build up to this penultimate event. The remainder of the book is a fever dream of words strung together. How do I keep landing on these ridiculous vanity projects?!? Makes me want to read James Patterson; at least I would know what to expect.
This book was a most anticipated of numerous publications. Did they read this book? I would say not because it blew. Hated it.
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
