Book reviews written by Otis H

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

by Junot Díaz

Rated 4 stars

“Very interesting book. Unique I would say in how it is told and certainly the subject matter.
Loved the characterization and the sci-fi/fantasy name dropping. ”

Otis H wrote this review Wednesday, March 23, 2011. ( reply | permalink )

Fight Club

by Chuck Palahniuk

Rated 3 stars

“Entertaining if a little hardcore. There were some pretty glaring plot holes and the ending was a little heavy handed. ”

Otis H wrote this review Tuesday, February 1, 2011. ( reply | permalink )

Netherland

by Joseph O'Neill

Rated 3 stars

“Interesting character. Really didn't strike a deep chord with me though. I kept wondering what the point was and didn't really deeply connect with protagonist. ”

Otis H wrote this review Sunday, December 12, 2010. ( reply | permalink )

“Very interesting book. I think that, like most "philosophy" books, this can get a little tedious in the endless case-making and qualifications of points but the subject matter is fascinating and unique. Kudos to Mr. Crawford for taking on such a pertinent and interesting subject. I thought several points that he made were right on and he has a knack for explaining some pretty heady subjects in a clear and concise manner. Great stuff! ”

Otis H wrote this review Wednesday, October 27, 2010. ( reply | permalink )

The Robber Bridegroom

by Eudora Welty

Rated 2 stars

“Well...perhaps this is a work of startling genius for some other folks but I certainly didn't care for it. Seems like Ms. Welty was trying to invent some sort of modern American folktale and it just didn't work for me. I was missing the references (if there were any) and the rest of it just seemed like a relatively boring tale of mythic love. I do think that if this had been written by a man it would be held up as a paragon of chauvinist writing. ”

Otis H wrote this review Thursday, October 21, 2010. ( reply | permalink )

Dogtown

by Elyssa East

Rated 3 stars

“Interesting book and painstakingly researched. There is a ton of detail (historical and anecdotal) that really saves this book from some of its more awkward moments. These mostly stemming from an author clearing in love with her creative writing degree; there are a few too many extended and overwrought metaphors and several totally gratuitous literary references. Overall though this was a quick/engaging read and a great first book. ”

Otis H wrote this review Thursday, October 7, 2010. ( reply | permalink )

Out Stealing Horses

by Per Petterson

Rated 4 stars

“Great book. Very Scandinavian.”

Otis H wrote this review Thursday, June 3, 2010. ( reply | permalink )

Into the Wild

by Jon Krakauer

Rated 4 stars

“Very quick and easy read. At some points it was a truly harrowing story that completely drew you into Chris' emotional travails. At other times you could definitely tell this was an expanded magazine article as the different sections kind of crashed into each other. Overall I really enjoyed it although not as much as "Into Thin Air". ”

Otis H wrote this review Thursday, March 11, 2010. ( reply | permalink )

Serena

by Ron Rash

Rated 4 stars

“I really enjoyed this book. It may not be as revelatory as some others, but the author has a real gift for telling stories. There were times when I seriously couldn't put it down as I waited to find out what happened next. Part of the reason is the authenticity with which the action/environment is described; it is never just a description of a train, it is a step by step of all of the parts of the train and how they work together. Also, the characters are stunningly vivid and unique. As each one grows and is influenced by the story, more fundamental components of their personality are revealed...and just try and not ache for Rachel.”

Otis H wrote this review Thursday, February 18, 2010. ( reply | permalink )

Nowhere Man

by Aleksandar Hemon

Rated 4 stars

“Very Interesting read. It is always amazing to me to read writers whose second language is English. In this case the writer is truly gifted and the story compelling. Still a little fuzzy on the purpose of the last chapter but the rest was amazing. Hemon has an amazing gift for turning memorable phrases. ”

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