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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “I really loved this book. taking into account this is a first novel, I think it is a tremendous achievement. 4.5 rounded up for first book |
Didn’t Like It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “This book received several really glowing reviews, and the author seemed delightful on NPR, but I was bored to tears by this book. Ms. Galchen crafts some very funny turns of phrase, and her plot is inherently intriguing, her prose and pacing, however, left me yawning. Hopefully, her next novel...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Interesting, but lost me in the third act.”
Kimberly C wrote this review 10 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Different, but felt authentic in its representation of something with mental illness.”
Becky S wrote this review Monday, October 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This one was extremely well written. But it was so weirdly eccentric and just plain weird that it was bit difficult for me to read.”
slatrat wrote this review Sunday, July 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I'm not sure what to think of this book. Strange, strange, strange. But like a car wreck on the highway, I have to slow down and look at it. Very bizarre and somewhat frustrating read. Would not recommend ”
Mary B wrote this review Friday, August 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Loved this one! Just quirky enough, with enough weird science, intriguing characters and a strong narrative voice to draw me in and keep me reading with great pleasure. Reminded me a bit of a demented Alan Lightman.”
Peggy H wrote this review Wednesday, July 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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Outpost wrote this review Thursday, June 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This book caught my eye because I was interested in how meteorology would be intertwined with the story. At the bookstore I noticed that the chapters had clever scientific names. I didn't enjoy the book at all. The story went nowhere, and there was no meteorology, just a meteorologist. I was really disappointed after I thought I found a quirky book some of my nerdy friends might like.”
Rebecca K wrote this review Tuesday, June 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Edgy, yes. But insufficient content.”
Greg DP wrote this review Friday, March 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
0 of 1 members found this review helpful“I'm not sure if I liked this book or not. I found it from a list of top ten first novels of 2008. It definitely is something different, but I'm not sure if I really got it. If its intention was to make you think about things that had never crossed your mind before, it definitely accomplished that goal. The question is are these things you really care to be thinking about. ”
Carolyn F wrote this review Sunday, January 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
