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Now that I've finally read Kavalier & Clay, I'm astonished that it took me three tries to make it past the first few chapters. Press on, dear readers! This book is one of the most rewarding reads of the year for me. The characters are fascinating. And the story is part adventure, part historical fiction, part love story...and every twist and turn made me want to read more. Truly one of those books that I was sad to finish.

This book started out slow for me and was hard to get into, but around page 100 it really took off. I ended up absolutely loving the book!
One of the reviews on the back cover really hit on what I think is the strong point - highly developed characters. Chabon crafts them to the point they seem like people you've known all your life.

Engaging coming of age story that won the Pulitzer. Some of the prose is a little drawn out - Chabon seems to sometimes lose sight of the big picture in my opinion, and writes and writes and writes. Overall the novel is extremely well put together, and things ultimately come full circle. The writing in this book, while often verbose, is still enjoyable and beautiful. Great story about the beginnings of the comic book industry, and about the effects of WWII on a Jewish immigrant from Czechoslovakia. I think that the beginning of the novel is great - it builds you up, but it doesn't exactly deliver in the end. I was very glad to have read this book, but felt a little disappointed when I had finished it - not that it was finished - but the way that he chose to do so.

I thought it was a very enjoyable read. I believe anyone who likes the old comic books and or the period of the late 1930s thru the 40s will like this book. It is a long book but worth it. (I actually wish it was longer...lol)

This is a great story with great characters.

I loved this book and didn't want it to end! Like other reviewers, I had a difficult time getting into this book at first, but once I did, I really enjoyed it. This is one of those stories that will stick with you. It is about relationships, history, love, tragedy, adventure, and comics all wrapped together and beautifully written.

I highly recommend this book!