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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “Over the course of decades, works of art slowly shift and sift away, leaving works of a classic nature behind. It's only now, looking back, that we can quantify the music from each decade's movement that is truly important in the long run—in the 80's we slowly figured out who was important from...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Re-read after 20 years. I think I like it even more now. Great book.”
Samara E wrote this review Tuesday, October 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Entertaining, quick read”
Virginia W wrote this review Sunday, September 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“For some reason - prehaps due to the Literary Brat Pack rubbish I've heard about - when I brought this I expected it to be written similar to Bret Easton Ellis and although this didn't prove the case; I still enjoyed the writing (which I told in second person) and there were some real good moments in the book. Although I hazard to guess how they made a movie using this story, there is very little to excite - vision wise -... (apparently the movie is bad anyway.)”
James wrote this review Wednesday, August 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“great use of 2nd person perspective--found myself thinking in 2nd person after reading for a while. an honest take on being young, confused, and trying to find your way.”
Garret F wrote this review Wednesday, August 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“One of my favorite books of all time. The term page-turner certainly applies--couldn't put it down! The book is written in 2nd person, something I never thought I'd enjoy. But the perspective really adds to the immediacy of the writing, and never feels strange. I would reccomend this book to anyone who has dabbled in drug use, or found themselves lost in a life they'd never thought they'd lead.
Rob P wrote this review Monday, June 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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“Ok but a bit dated.”
Anna B wrote this review Thursday, June 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Read this a long time ago, probably not long after it first came out and don't remember much about except the protagonist did a lot of drugs and was depressed about his life spiraling down the toilet. Much like Catcher in the Rye, I couldn't relate, but can't say whether it was bad or good. ”
Gracie wrote this review Sunday, May 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I know I’ve stumbled across an excellent book when it feels as though I’m reading about myself. McInerney takes the bitterness, cynicism and disillusionment of a twenty-something city dweller and weaves it into this modern classic. Though written over 20 years ago, the biting and witty commentary still rings true today, and I related to the main character completely, sans the Bolivian Marching Powder and various other South American produce.”
nickyville wrote this review Friday, April 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I should've known I wouldn't sympathize with a protagonist with a privileged background. It's a fault of mine and a credit to McInerney that I was able to start and finish this book in a little over a day. The characters and story is quintessential NYC, 80s, cocaine loving, yuppie lifestyle empty vessels. The payoff comes in the last page. Whether it's good or bad is obviously up for debate. I was never sold but couldn't put the book down.
Brandon W wrote this review Friday, April 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
It's obvious by the end of the second chapter that this book would be made in a film. The 1984 novel was made into a 1988 film starring Michael J. Fox. I would like to see this film. I have a feeling it'll be awful. It's also obvious why novels by Chuck Palahniuk became so popular after this wave of pointless 20 something males were done with their time. I guess the current wave is being led by people like Chuck Klosterman? Doesn't matter. What I'm trying to say is that I understand why a lot of people liked this book. I didn't. ”
