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Liked It “Precursor to "American Beauty". |
Didn’t Like It “Brilliant style of writing, and I think it perfectly does what Heller intended it to do. But it's not the kind of book I fancy reading. Slocum's mind isn't one I particularly like to meander endlessly and repetitively through, it's nothing but lust and depression.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Precursor to "American Beauty".
Chip E wrote this review Sunday, October 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Not an easy book to read but one that any corporate type can relate to easily!”
“A very long book that chronicles the life of a dysfuctional family. I found the main character's tales of his adventures at work rather amusing. The end of the story seemed unnecessarily abrupt, as if Heller had to figure out a quick way to end a long and rather rambling book. It had its moments, but I wouldn't want to read this one again. ”
Steven S wrote this review Sunday, September 27 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Brilliant style of writing, and I think it perfectly does what Heller intended it to do. But it's not the kind of book I fancy reading. Slocum's mind isn't one I particularly like to meander endlessly and repetitively through, it's nothing but lust and depression.”
Josh F wrote this review Tuesday, June 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“ Catch-22 is one of my favorite novels but this second book by Heller is tedious. I think the narrative voice is what really got me. I prefer much leaner prose and the repetitions were driving me nuts. Also, I think the book is really dated when read in our modern context, especially in the ways women are portrayed. ”
Robephiles wrote this review Thursday, June 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“by far Heller's best book, beautiful insight into the humdrum life of marriage and kids ”
Mwafrika wrote this review Saturday, May 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Repetitious middle third and I felt like the ending should have been further fleshed out. Characteristically Heller funny”
Simon H wrote this review Tuesday, April 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“SOMETHING HAPPENED... to Joseph Heller's writing.
Maureen H wrote this review Friday, March 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
A journey to one selfish, chauvinist male's search for the American Dream. In other words, a journey to Hell. And let me tell you, reading this book, I definitely thought I was there. ”
