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nigel_hakeem's Reviews (118)
I've never come across a book that was so obviously written by a man.
I must admit that I enjoyed her first two novels more, though this book feels like a natural progression for Rooney. It's much more mature and feels like Rooney is comfortable making her political beliefs more blatantly stated instead of suggesting. I would definitely recommend to any fan of modern literary fiction.
Some amazing stories in this collection! 'Night School', 'The Student's Wife,' 'The Ducks,' 'Jerry and Molly and Sam,' and in particular 'Neighbours,' are all fantastic stories worthy of study. Carver has a knack for showing the hopelessness of being working-class in a capitalist society and the desperation felt by his characters. Stories of infidelity are crushing and the title story, 'Will You Please Be Quiet, Please,' is almost at times difficult to read. Carver is the master of using simple language to draw out big emotions and I highly recommend to anyone interested in reading realist fiction.
Ok, ok I get it, it's post-modernism.
Interesting bits of story here and there with good writing. Ultimately, a relatively shallow critique of American Capitalism and how consumer culture permeates our lives.
It was fine and I'll read more DeLillo in the future.
Interesting bits of story here and there with good writing. Ultimately, a relatively shallow critique of American Capitalism and how consumer culture permeates our lives.
It was fine and I'll read more DeLillo in the future.
