I have mixed feelings about this book. It was probably ultimately a 3.75 for me - I didn't understand the end at all, so that factors in a bit. There I have mixed feelings about this book. It was probably ultimately a 3.75 for me - I didn't understand the end at all, so that factors in a bit. There were parts I found absolutely genius and I liked the whole premise of the story. However, there were some eye rolls as well - just a bit of pretense here and there.
I'd be a bit surprised to see it on the Booker longlist (sorry Susie) but I suppose it's possible. ...more
This was another excellent book which features the Troubles but isn't really about the Troubles. A troubled perRelationship status: It's complicated.
This was another excellent book which features the Troubles but isn't really about the Troubles. A troubled person with a troubled past pertaining to the Troubles and the troubles thereof. Troubling. What's not troubling was how engaging this book was. Can I get through the rest of the review without saying the word trouble? Shouldn't be ..... difficult.
An event can change a life, and it can change relationships and when that event resurfaces (so tempting to use the word) it can wreck a new kind of havoc or it can lead to healing.
This book takes us on such a journey and Stephen Rose, flawed, broken, drunk, Stephen - through a confessional to his somewhat estranged daughter, leads us through this very human experience. It was a beautiful book book, well written, felt very authentic. ...more
I got this from the library because it was a thriller, and the author's name sounded Irish. Once again, I was absorbed and entertained. Probably a of I got this from the library because it was a thriller, and the author's name sounded Irish. Once again, I was absorbed and entertained. Probably a of a silly ending, but when it comes to thrillers, endings are frequently disappointing. ...more
I was googling "best irish thrillers" (because that's the point of quarantine I'm in - I've haven't consumed as many thrillers in my life as I have thI was googling "best irish thrillers" (because that's the point of quarantine I'm in - I've haven't consumed as many thrillers in my life as I have the past month. I'm hoping this obsession ends soon.) and this came up on every list. I get it ... it does seem quintessentially old school "Gardai" but I found the story average, and there was way too much alcoholism in it for my taste. ...more
Can I write this whole review in one-word descriptors?
LAME. Unoriginal. SLOOOOOWWWWWW. Uninteresting. I guess that about covers it.
There could have Can I write this whole review in one-word descriptors?
LAME. Unoriginal. SLOOOOOWWWWWW. Uninteresting. I guess that about covers it.
There could have been something really entertaining here. International crime, a flight attendant in the wrong place (bed) at the wrong time (dead fling.) But it just never got there. Mostly it talked about alcohol. ...more
I feel very conflicted about this book. The audio was stellar one of the best productions I've heard. I can still hear Jennifer Beals voice in my headI feel very conflicted about this book. The audio was stellar one of the best productions I've heard. I can still hear Jennifer Beals voice in my head, she was perfect. The fact that author wrote lyrics to songs to accompany the book was another mark in the positive column. Some of the writing was great - (as I reflect, mostly related to song lyrics.)
What bugged me is that this felt in no way original. This could have been any band's story and I know if I had read it instead of listening, I would not have finished because I would have been bored.
In spite of that I'm really looking forward to the Amazon Originals mini-series. ...more
I'm really glad I read My Year of Rest and Relaxation before I read this. I liked this, but R and R was far superior in my opinion. Moshfegh is a stelI'm really glad I read My Year of Rest and Relaxation before I read this. I liked this, but R and R was far superior in my opinion. Moshfegh is a stellar writer. The love the way her mind works and how raw and honest she is.
This is about a woman who is stuck in all aspects of her life, and sort of her inner monologue about being stuck and fantasies about getting unstuck. The way she assigns the role of rescuer to random people and finally realizing perhaps she could save herself.
At this point, if Moshfegh puts it out, I will read it. ...more
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