With each new novel, post-modern legend Jonathan Baumbach subtly reimagines the shape of the wheel. In his latest, YOU, subtitled "Or the Invention...
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Mar 09, 2009
Jason
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(Reprinted from the Chicago Center for Literature and Photography [cclapcenter.com:]. I am the original author of this essay, as well as the owner of CCLaP; it is not being reprinted here illegally.)
As regular readers know, one of the subjects I often tackle here is that of so-called "genre" literature versus "mainstream" (or "general," or "academic," or whatever term you'd like to use), and of the various similarities and differences between t More...
As regular readers know, one of the subjects I often tackle here is that of so-called "genre" literature versus "mainstream" (or "general," or "academic," or whatever term you'd like to use), and of the various similarities and differences between t More...
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Mar 26, 2009
Nick
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A little set up:
Sometimes I read record or book reviews where the reviewer treats descriptions like 'nostalgic' or 'sentimental' like they're four-letter words. I suppose I can understand that if you're trying to delve into huge universal themes and don't have time with petty personal issue and histories....
Also, I recently read a feature on the avclub.com about music one cannot listen to anymore. You know, maybe the music you listened to with an ex that broke you're heart, the favo More...
Sometimes I read record or book reviews where the reviewer treats descriptions like 'nostalgic' or 'sentimental' like they're four-letter words. I suppose I can understand that if you're trying to delve into huge universal themes and don't have time with petty personal issue and histories....
Also, I recently read a feature on the avclub.com about music one cannot listen to anymore. You know, maybe the music you listened to with an ex that broke you're heart, the favo More...
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Jan 22, 2009
Clifford
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I'll probably have more to say about this later, but wanted to comment that this book was a fast and fun read. I'm still not exactly sure what happened, though. The main character, JB (the author's initials) is obsessed with a woman who may or may not at one point become his wife. They meet frequently on elevators. They break up and obsess over each other. I think I need to read it again.
Let me just say, though, that it bugged me that the copyeditor doesn't know the difference betwee More...
Let me just say, though, that it bugged me that the copyeditor doesn't know the difference betwee More...
Mar 10, 2009
Ruth
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This is a fun, fast read. I particularly liked the female character in the beginning of the story … YOU … which was ME for a while. Can't help but love that!
Apr 12, 2009
Katie
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76 pages into it, I am really loving this book. Thank you, Lauren Cerrand for sending it!
Oct 22, 2008
Carol
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I really liked the beginning and middle, but like many novels, it started to drag towards the end. I lost interest and didn't complete the book. However, the writing is so excellent, I'll no doubt return to finish the novel and re-assess it.
Feb 08, 2008
Jessica
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Jonathan Baumbach's latest...am really enjoying it: his humor and fine writing, his wonderful portrayal of the subtleties and complexities of the mind and heart in love and attraction...
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