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The Girl on the Fridge
by Etgar Keret
Thank God it's over.
That is the first thought that pops into my head when I am finally finished with this sad excuse for a book. I must admit, I had no idea whatsoever as to what I was getting myself into when a classmate of mine handed it to me with the genuine promise that I was going to love it. I am never trusting him again.
Most of the reviews I read before digging into the book were praises, absolute, unquestionable praises, which undoubtedly raised the bar of my expectations. Alas, almost none of the stories appealed to me. I am aware of the fact that you cannot start caring about a particular character after spending around two pages with him. I am also aware that all of it is supposed to be witty and thought-provoking. Well, the only thought "The Girl on the Fridge" provoked in me was... "EW". People peeing, TVs made from Jews' remains, all the swearing, all the cynicism... - definitely not my cup of tea. And I don't even like tea. I didn't seem to make out anything of the stories, which inevitably pushed me to rebuke my brain capacity...
Note to self: Never read anything written by Etgar Keret again. EVER. You are only going to waste the little time you have.
That is the first thought that pops into my head when I am finally finished with this sad excuse for a book. I must admit, I had no idea whatsoever as to what I was getting myself into when a classmate of mine handed it to me with the genuine promise that I was going to love it. I am never trusting him again.
Most of the reviews I read before digging into the book were praises, absolute, unquestionable praises, which undoubtedly raised the bar of my expectations. Alas, almost none of the stories appealed to me. I am aware of the fact that you cannot start caring about a particular character after spending around two pages with him. I am also aware that all of it is supposed to be witty and thought-provoking. Well, the only thought "The Girl on the Fridge" provoked in me was... "EW". People peeing, TVs made from Jews' remains, all the swearing, all the cynicism... - definitely not my cup of tea. And I don't even like tea. I didn't seem to make out anything of the stories, which inevitably pushed me to rebuke my brain capacity...
Note to self: Never read anything written by Etgar Keret again. EVER. You are only going to waste the little time you have.