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svaughn 's review for:
The Bridge of San Luis Rey
by Thornton Wilder
This Pulitzer winner (1928) has been on my radar for awhile (I've been trying to read at least 5 Pulitzer winners a year and this was my 3rd of 2021). It's a short book, and the writing itself is technical as and beautiful, but somehow, I just didnt enjoy reading it that much. Part of my issue was that each chapter focuses on a different character which is vaguely connected to others in the book, not unlike in Olive Kitteridge. My other issue was that is felt almost... aloof? Like there was a sweetness but also a sarcasm or mockery to each story and I wasnt sure if I liked any of the characters. Both of my issues are more personal taste than any true "issue" with the book, so dont let me discourage you if you're considering, but it wasnt for me.