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katel1970's review against another edition
3.0
I liked it, but certain aspects seem really dated to me. But the novel is nearly 30 years old.
beq3's review against another edition
4.0
A book about the mild desperation of living.
Very humorous with sharp observations on the determination of people to be unhappy and those quiet thoughts you never voice out loud. I felt some considerable sympathy for Ralph who constantly wonders why people just can't get along. A lack of free will perhaps? How much does Sully really control of his life? For a man who appears to want to leave no ripples, he leaves a very wide wake.
This is not twee nor sentimental for dying traditions of an idealized past. There's a sense of borrowed time, and no great surprise in the locals when it runs out. If you like Anne Tyler, John Updike, I suspect you'll get along just fine with Richard Russo too.
I really enjoyed this and highly recommend it.
Very humorous with sharp observations on the determination of people to be unhappy and those quiet thoughts you never voice out loud. I felt some considerable sympathy for Ralph who constantly wonders why people just can't get along. A lack of free will perhaps? How much does Sully really control of his life? For a man who appears to want to leave no ripples, he leaves a very wide wake.
This is not twee nor sentimental for dying traditions of an idealized past. There's a sense of borrowed time, and no great surprise in the locals when it runs out. If you like Anne Tyler, John Updike, I suspect you'll get along just fine with Richard Russo too.
I really enjoyed this and highly recommend it.
ginny17's review against another edition
3.0
I received a free copy of this book via a goodreads giveaway.
bookysue's review against another edition
4.0
Not much in the way of action, but that’s what I wanted this time around. He’s a master at writing realistic, round characters, at least when it comes to small town white men.
janemylechreest's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
janlc's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Richard Russo skriver med en underfundig humor. Det er de små, skæve sætninger, der gør hans bøger morsomme på en afdæmpet måde.
Ingen er fuldkommen er befolket med uperfekte mennesker. Det er nok det der gør, at jeg til en hvis grad kommer til at holde af dem, selvom de fleste har store fejl og i bund og grund opfører sig horibelt.
Skrivestilen kan sine steder være gnidret med lange sætninger. Lange sætninget med flere lange indskudte sætninger. Så det skete mere end en gang, jeg lige måtte tilbage og læse et afsnit igen.
Men alt i alt en rigtig god oplevelse, og jeg forventer at besøge North Bath igen i de resterende to bøger i triologien.
Ingen er fuldkommen er befolket med uperfekte mennesker. Det er nok det der gør, at jeg til en hvis grad kommer til at holde af dem, selvom de fleste har store fejl og i bund og grund opfører sig horibelt.
Skrivestilen kan sine steder være gnidret med lange sætninger. Lange sætninget med flere lange indskudte sætninger. Så det skete mere end en gang, jeg lige måtte tilbage og læse et afsnit igen.
Men alt i alt en rigtig god oplevelse, og jeg forventer at besøge North Bath igen i de resterende to bøger i triologien.
loumiller14's review against another edition
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
ailurolily's review against another edition
I can't get excited about this. I've heard great things, and it really does sound like my cup of tea, but I did start reading it and couldn't get into it. I'll likely try to read this another time when I'm more in the mood.