We Need To Talk About Kevin
As those of you who regularly read the sidebar know, I just completed reading the novel, WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN, by Lionel Shriver.
I will not bore you with the details of why or how I like this novel; I will admit, however, that after reading a novel as excellent this one reminds me why I suffer reading so much dross to find the gloss. This specific novel astounded, dazzled, and stupefied me by its qualities as a story exceedingly well told, with powerful writing and profound insights. In fact, at a mere 400 pages, I should have completed reading it within one to two days, three at [the] most. And yet the book is a marvel: I was slowed down by the sheer glory of the writer's talent -- each sentence is particulary well crafted, and packs an exceedingly powerful punch. Simply magisterial.
And as such, it qualifies easily as a recommendation for all readers. The Amazon link can be found under recommended books in the sidebar.
I will not bore you with the details of why or how I like this novel; I will admit, however, that after reading a novel as excellent this one reminds me why I suffer reading so much dross to find the gloss. This specific novel astounded, dazzled, and stupefied me by its qualities as a story exceedingly well told, with powerful writing and profound insights. In fact, at a mere 400 pages, I should have completed reading it within one to two days, three at [the] most. And yet the book is a marvel: I was slowed down by the sheer glory of the writer's talent -- each sentence is particulary well crafted, and packs an exceedingly powerful punch. Simply magisterial.
And as such, it qualifies easily as a recommendation for all readers. The Amazon link can be found under recommended books in the sidebar.
posted by David M Gordon | 5:57 PM
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