_pickle_ 's review for:

The Cat's Table by Michael Ondaatje

2.0

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I couldn't help but find this a little disappointing. I thought the bits on the boat were so interesting and had so much promise, but the bits about Michael's life after the voyager were not interesting. I think there's something inherently interesting (if not a little bizarre) about cruise ships, and Ondaatje plays around with this idea in an enjoyable way. But just not enough!

Ondaatje is a lovely writer, but I'm not sure if this book really shows his best work.