Helpful Score: 3
I bought this book from a used book store because, frankly, I couldn't ignore the accolades from the masses. I knew it was going to be a bit of a frustrating read (ala Falkner and lately, Cormac McCarthy...but I did indeed like several of their books regardless...)
I can't lie, I thought the style was dull as dishwater, and felt it belonged more in the science fiction genre. I kept an open mind from beginning to end, but it's lessons and irony never moved me or struck me in any way as a 'must read'. As the story unfolded, I found nothing surprising or fascinating even by descriptions - for human nature's sake or otherwise. I can't help but feel it gained more of a cult following for it's 'artsy' avante guard nature.
I can't lie, I thought the style was dull as dishwater, and felt it belonged more in the science fiction genre. I kept an open mind from beginning to end, but it's lessons and irony never moved me or struck me in any way as a 'must read'. As the story unfolded, I found nothing surprising or fascinating even by descriptions - for human nature's sake or otherwise. I can't help but feel it gained more of a cult following for it's 'artsy' avante guard nature.
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