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Liked It2 of 2 members found this review helpful “Tom Wolfe is always fun to read. His New Journalism is bright and vivid. It is only a shame that he has only so many "big books" - A Man in Full, Bonfire of the Vanities, I am Charlotte Simmons (critics LOVE to slam that one) and the Right Stuff. He isn't getting any younger. My own, quite...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“I loved the entire story, but I was very disappointed with the ending. I think he fell just short of pulling off a great book.”
Dave M wrote this review Friday, October 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Wolfe at his best. You kind of have to trudge through its meandering but in the end, it's worth it.”
Joe M wrote this review Thursday, September 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Outstanding look at what happens when one gets over extended. Fun read for every person making a living in real estate.”
Roy wrote this review Sunday, June 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Respect for the massive endeavor. Disrespect for the pathetic cast.”
B. Tyson wrote this review Friday, June 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A fictional tale of Atlanta. A large amount of source material comes from the Peachtree and Auburn history book also on my shelf.”
Ken B wrote this review Tuesday, June 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Refreshing to read more Wolfe, as Bonfire is one of my all time favorites. Although many of the detailed passages seem to stretch on at times, this is new journalism at its finest. My favorite part of the book was the Stoic philosophy blended into the story line of the main character(s).”
Alex J. Mann wrote this review Thursday, May 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“One of the best books I have ever read!!!”
Deejah F wrote this review Tuesday, May 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This was a wonderful, sly, smart book. May merit a re-read.”
Emily N wrote this review Saturday, April 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“With only a fourth of the book to go, I honestly couldn't have told you what the book was about. Not sure I even could now. It's so many stories brilliantly intertwined. I didn't feel lost, but rather like Tom Wolfe juggled each story beautifully. Taking place in Atlanta, you learn quite a bit about the city, the people and its history. There is also a great deal of racial and political statements, although I couldn't really say which stands Tom Wolfe takes. But it's one of my favorites!”
April R wrote this review Monday, August 11 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
