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For example, I love Neil Young but really shrugged off his autobiography which was much less revealing than his biography "Shakey".
Oh my god, yes. I was so disappointed by his book.
For example, I love Neil Young but really shrugged off his autobiography which was much less revealing than his biography "Shakey".
(I skimmed over the Quebec separatism portion--just could not do it)
Dear Mr. Henshaw
Him talk too long. Him talk pretty. Dalton no like.
Time to go re-read Catch-22 in an attempt to bleach the movie from my brain.
I just watched that movie for the first time last weekend. It was... very, very odd. I didn't know if I should laugh or be horrified. I've never read the book and had no idea what it was about. For some reason I always assumed it was some kind of spy story.
I started reading Catcher in the Rye some time ago, just the first few chapters. I enjoyed it then but wasn't fully engaged by it. Anyway, I read the rest today and found I really loved it.
I can understand why some would hate it. The plot is meandering and most side characters wind up underdeveloped because Holden doesn't get close to anyone except his sister. 95% of your enjoyment of this book hinges on your opinion of Holden. Personally, I loved the dialogue and inner monologue and found the language pretty cutting edge for its time.
Along with Fahrenheit 451, it was probably the most fun I've had reading a high school literature class staple. But if you find it insufferable, that's reasonable as well. It treads a fine line between indulgent crap and insightful genius. I just liked the way Holden spoke.
I started reading Catcher in the Rye some time ago, just the first few chapters. I enjoyed it then but wasn't fully engaged by it. Anyway, I read the rest today and found I really loved it.
I can understand why some would hate it. The plot is meandering and most side characters wind up underdeveloped because Holden doesn't get close to anyone except his sister. 95% of your enjoyment of this book hinges on your opinion of Holden. Personally, I loved the dialogue and inner monologue and found the language pretty cutting edge for its time.
Along with Fahrenheit 451, it was probably the most fun I've had reading a high school literature class staple. But if you find it insufferable, that's reasonable as well. It treads a fine line between indulgent crap and insightful genius. I just liked the way Holden spoke.
You never had to read this in school?
I strongly urge you to read Salinger's Franny & Zooey (the favorite of most of the author's big fans) and Nine Stories. They're more mature, far more powerful works, if not as seminal.
You know what other book I absolutely loved from high school English class? John Knowles' A Seperate Peace. Unfortunately, when I re-read it a few years ago it just annoyed the shit out of me. But that was the first book I still liked after having to pick it apart for a bullshit essay on symbolism and crap.
First though I'm finishing Vineland my first Pynchon. I like the way it moves, he's a fantastic writer, creative and blah blah blah my biggest problem is that it isn't nearly as funny as it's trying to be. There are fucking hundreds of jokes in here, from actual jokes, to word play to sly comedic descriptions and so on, and maybe one out of every 10 lands. Haven't laughed out loud once yet, but usually it's completely inoffensive. There are a few moments though where I just want to be like ugh fuck you, which stop me in my tracks, but whatever. Compared to Infinite Jest, which I'm not sure I actually like more as a novel... well, at least that one is fucking hilarious.