"Read" is a lie - couldn't read it, couldn't get past Chapter 1 in fact. Sorry. I don't know why but the language, the rhythm, - just ugh. It got a go"Read" is a lie - couldn't read it, couldn't get past Chapter 1 in fact. Sorry. I don't know why but the language, the rhythm, - just ugh. It got a good review from someone at the NYT, or so it says on the back cover....more
I'm reading this book which I checked out from the library. It's actually making me feel ill, not because of the book, but because it smells like CIGAI'm reading this book which I checked out from the library. It's actually making me feel ill, not because of the book, but because it smells like CIGARETTE SMOKE!! New pet peeve! I actually have to put the book down, go wash my hands, read a little bit more, wash my hands... it's pathetic!!
UPDATE: 3/16/09: couldn't finish it due to the haze of smoke that seems to float around this book. Returned it to the library....more