Verdict: really weird and really good. I usually dislike it when I notice the writing (even if I am noticing that it is good) but--wow--Chabon is something else. Amazingly creative metaphors and similies. Recommended.
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2 comments:
I'm reading this now. At first it was hard for me to get into it and get over the stylistic language choices, but now I'm really enjoying it. I love his other books and got a chance to go hear him speak about writing this book in NY a few months ago. He is wonderful.
-Bonnie
ps. It was really nice to see you last week. (Even though it was a stressful week for me, so I apologize if I probably seemed a little bit out of it).
ack. reread that and that was a poor choice of words. I want to clarify - it was an external stress week for me with moving and all, so I wanted to apologize if I seemed distracted when I saw you. Of course, I know it was a terribly stressful week for all with Christmas and grieving etc.
-Bonnie
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