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A review by galoshes
Ishmael by Daniel Quinn
inspiring
fast-paced
This is not a novel. This is an essay presented as a conversation between a man and a gorilla.
For most of the book I felt like the author was trying desperately to convince me to stop believing things I never believed. There were some interesting points, and I appreciated some of the perspectives, but I feel like it ended just as the conclusions were getting interesting. Or maybe that was the point, to spark some questions then leave you to figure out the rest.
I wouldn't say I particularly liked this book, but it was an easy read and I appreciate the opportunity to think about life and what it all means. Personally, I feel like I would've engaged more with the ideas if they were presented as nonfiction.
For most of the book I felt like the author was trying desperately to convince me to stop believing things I never believed. There were some interesting points, and I appreciated some of the perspectives, but I feel like it ended just as the conclusions were getting interesting. Or maybe that was the point, to spark some questions then leave you to figure out the rest.
I wouldn't say I particularly liked this book, but it was an easy read and I appreciate the opportunity to think about life and what it all means. Personally, I feel like I would've engaged more with the ideas if they were presented as nonfiction.