“After a while, it felt performative and selfish—like Mr. Franzen has a huge ego and no regard for the experience of his readers who have invested time and money in his writing.” 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻
Oh, WOW! I just read the article. The lives of all those writers should be a movie. Infinite Jest has been on my list for years, but I have a feeling life is too short and there are many great books that I might connect with more. Thanks for the link!
I will read the linked article. I love Mary Karr. I recall in her book, The Art of Memoir, that she writes a lot about not hating your own characters and that we shouldn't' write for spite. Looking forward to reading the article.
Think this review is spot on. In fact you articulated my thoughts in this novel so well I don’t need to add a word except to say I did finish it and do not think it was worth it. Thanks for excellent review.
I haven't read "The Corrections" so I only comment from reading your thoughts about the book. I rarely walk away from books. I trust the author so much with my time, that I will hang in there like a loyal puppy. That being said, if I can't relate or get behind a character, I'm out of there.
“After a while, it felt performative and selfish—like Mr. Franzen has a huge ego and no regard for the experience of his readers who have invested time and money in his writing.” 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻
This is one of the most insightful reviews you've written (of all your thoughtful reviews), thank you.
Thanks so much!
I think you hit the nail on the head. He was part of a group of troubled and fascinating writers including one of my favorites, Mary Karr. This article is insightful: https://nymag.com/arts/books/features/jeffrey-eugenides-2011-10/
Oh, WOW! I just read the article. The lives of all those writers should be a movie. Infinite Jest has been on my list for years, but I have a feeling life is too short and there are many great books that I might connect with more. Thanks for the link!
I will read the linked article. I love Mary Karr. I recall in her book, The Art of Memoir, that she writes a lot about not hating your own characters and that we shouldn't' write for spite. Looking forward to reading the article.
Think this review is spot on. In fact you articulated my thoughts in this novel so well I don’t need to add a word except to say I did finish it and do not think it was worth it. Thanks for excellent review.
I haven't read "The Corrections" so I only comment from reading your thoughts about the book. I rarely walk away from books. I trust the author so much with my time, that I will hang in there like a loyal puppy. That being said, if I can't relate or get behind a character, I'm out of there.