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Adam Burgess
This is the 6th Vonnegut novel that I have read, and while I plan to continue reading more – this and the previous read (Breakfast of Champions) have left me underwhelmed. Granted, the idea is great – humanity after its own destruction, as explained… Continue Reading “Review: Galapagos by Kurt Vonnegut”
I was initially drawn to this book because of the many classical complexes/situations which were promised; however, I found the plot ultimately lacking and, though my interest was piqued at various points throughout the book (more so at the beginning and end, however) it… Continue Reading “Review: Narcissus and Goldmund by Hermann Hesse”
How I got through a bachelor’s program in English and a graduate program in American Lit without touching John Fante is beyond me (especially considering I did my graduate work in Los Angeles!). Ask the Dust was humorously honest in its portrayal of L.A.… Continue Reading “Review: Ask the Dust by John Fante”
Dan Brown has done it again! Though this third novel in his Langdon series was over 500 pages long, I managed to warp through it in less than three days (on a weekend when the Chicago Bears were playing the Pittsburgh Steelers, no less!).… Continue Reading “Review: The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown”
While I’m not sure I can say that I “enjoyed” this novel in any traditional sense, I can say that Pedro Paramo was stunning in many ways. I agree with the many comparisons of this work to surrealist art – especially Salvador Dali. Time… Continue Reading “Review: Pedro Paramo by Juan Rulfo”
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