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Ein herzzerreißendes Werk von umwerfender Genialität by Dave Eggers, Leonie von Reppert-Bismarck
gretchenp's review against another edition
4.0
I was prepared to not like this book after reading other reviews of Eggers' arrogant tone, but I enjoyed it. I must admit to skimming through parts, but I liked it and would recommend it nonetheless. His love and care for his brother shines through.
outoftheblue14's review against another edition
2.0
Mancavano circa 120 pagine alla fine, ma ho deciso di darci un taglio. "The Blabbering Work of a Delusional Genius" sarebbe un titolo più appropriato. Sì, genius, perché credo che comunque ci voglia del genio per usare le parole in questo modo; però... queste risorse potrebbero essere utilizzate meglio. L'introduzione è un filino interessante, poi il libro si perde in una valanga di chiacchiere.
oliviaomwong's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.25
heathercottledillon's review against another edition
3.0
I read some of the comments about this book, and it seems like everyone either loved it or hated it. I, however, am not sure how I feel about it. Sometimes Eggers gets on my nerves and seems very self-centered and selfish. On the other hand, he has had a "heartbreaking" life, and it's touching at parts and definitely interesting. Not my favorite, but worth reading.
brandongryder's review against another edition
3.0
My first Dave Eggers book and when I was done my reaction was "meh". A three star book at best. I might have liked it more when I was in my 20's. The story at the heart of the book was definitely heartbreaking but was certainly not genius.
biolexicon's review against another edition
4.0
The preface, corrections and acknowledgement sections MADE this book, hands down. Dave Eggers has such a quirky personality that it was delightful to hear his comments on something so familiar. The story itself, sadly enough, was disappointing in comparison. I could only read it in short parts, and it lacked the structure to be a novel. It seemed much more like strung together ramblings and short stories.
Regarding Eggers writing itself, it was very self-indulgent, very public. He has no inhibition or shame, nor concept of what’s meant to be left private. This works for setting up quirky circumstances and detailed descriptions, but as a whole it leaves the reader feeling overwhelmed fairly quickly.
One thing worth saying is that it was very funny. The novel’s humor didn’t seemed canned or forced, it made me laugh out loud, which is something I rarely do while reading (though I am guilty of saying so when a book really gives me only an internal chuckle).
On a closing, sort of unrelated note, I read the ending to this book while stranded on the side of the highway in Missouri. I was on a family trip and the tire to our truck blew out. We were stuck there for two and a half hours. Eggers’ writing fit the mood so perfectly; it was very odd.
Regarding Eggers writing itself, it was very self-indulgent, very public. He has no inhibition or shame, nor concept of what’s meant to be left private. This works for setting up quirky circumstances and detailed descriptions, but as a whole it leaves the reader feeling overwhelmed fairly quickly.
One thing worth saying is that it was very funny. The novel’s humor didn’t seemed canned or forced, it made me laugh out loud, which is something I rarely do while reading (though I am guilty of saying so when a book really gives me only an internal chuckle).
On a closing, sort of unrelated note, I read the ending to this book while stranded on the side of the highway in Missouri. I was on a family trip and the tire to our truck blew out. We were stuck there for two and a half hours. Eggers’ writing fit the mood so perfectly; it was very odd.
sylda's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Death of parent