Book Reviews of Saturday

I didn't hate this book, but I didn't much care for it either. It all seemed very far fetched and unbelievable and the terrorism tie-in didn't quite work in my opinion. I know this book is very popular. Perhaps I missed something.

I found this book to be well written. It was at times beautiful, especially as the author describes the relationship between the character and his family. I've never read anything so beautifully written as what I read about his relationship with his mother, for example.

I read to page 61 of this book and just stopped reading. Sorry but it could not hold my interest. It was too detailed and went on and on about nothing in particular. I felt no suspense, no page-turner building ..nothing. I would not recommend this book.

I can't get through it. I have forced myself to read through 1/2 of it, and it's killing me. Sorry. I'm all for the introverted novel, where the action is in your hero's mind and all, but this one is just killer - I cannot relate to this character in any way at all.

Not my favorite book. It moved too slowly and with far too much detail and introspection for my taste.

Although I am not myself a retired surgeon, this review from a user of Amazon.com encompasses how I felt about the book: "With [his main character,] Perwone[, the author] depicts an accurate portrayl of an upper class surgeon in contempory England. As a retired surgeon, I find his ability to capture the cognitive process of a neurosurgeon amazing for a layman. He brings chills to mind as past decisions are remembered. Slow to develop, but stunning in abruptness of the climax and resolution. A superb novel with balanced political perspectives. Will linger in your mind for some time."

great

This book will leave you on the side of your seat as the story unfolds.

This book was a selection by my book group and it had mixed reviews. The more I thought about the book and we discussed the more I liked it. While the events cover a single day, it had reflections on the war on Iraq, the nature of family ties, the interconnectedness of seemingly unconnected people. I think it is a worthwhile read if you take it for what it is - the view of a day with impact beyond its initial appearance.

All the events happen within one day-Saturday.

Not as good as I thought it would be, but it must have just been me. EVERYONE I talk to loved it!

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