I enjoyed the "book dealing in Denver" aspect of this book, cuz that's where I myself hunt for books, but the narrative and the crime plot in general I enjoyed the "book dealing in Denver" aspect of this book, cuz that's where I myself hunt for books, but the narrative and the crime plot in general left me cold....more
Just finished rereading this masterpiece. Bloom County may have landed a bigger wallop on my young mind, but this strip is far more timeless. BeautifuJust finished rereading this masterpiece. Bloom County may have landed a bigger wallop on my young mind, but this strip is far more timeless. Beautiful and smart and hilarious....more
Loved the Royal Tenenbaums feel of this dysfunctional family, but the absurdism often felt a bit forced. I also wasn't a big fan of the structure, whiLoved the Royal Tenenbaums feel of this dysfunctional family, but the absurdism often felt a bit forced. I also wasn't a big fan of the structure, which alternates between flashback and present day. Still, an interesting debut novel for sure....more
Reread this one for the first time since pub date, 2005. It's one of those modern classics that offers something new depending on when in your life yoReread this one for the first time since pub date, 2005. It's one of those modern classics that offers something new depending on when in your life you read it. Profoundly sad but life-affirming, subtle and wise, it deals with the big questions better than just about any other work of art I've experienced....more
Uniquely rewarding tale of a damaged woman who becomes the ward of two equally damaged children. These children happen to spontaneously combust in momUniquely rewarding tale of a damaged woman who becomes the ward of two equally damaged children. These children happen to spontaneously combust in moments of stress or anger. The darkly quirky, profane narrator makes this a surprisingly funny novel, but her humanity makes it memorable....more
Interesting to reread this book as I'm getting older. It becomes more allegorical, almost more nostalgic. More about looking back on a life than an imInteresting to reread this book as I'm getting older. It becomes more allegorical, almost more nostalgic. More about looking back on a life than an immediate narrative. Pure, clean language, elemental story. Good stuff....more
Proud backer of the Kickstarter that launched this project. Big-time Eric Powell fan, and his art really serves this subject matter well. That being sProud backer of the Kickstarter that launched this project. Big-time Eric Powell fan, and his art really serves this subject matter well. That being said, I wish the storytelling were a little more dynamic (show don't tell). Some of the imagery, especially toward the end of the book, is rather static and repetitive, as if the recitation of facts held Powell back. ...more
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