Kyle's review
At Swim-Two-Birds
by Flann O'Brien
Kyle's review
At Swim-Two-Birds by Flann O'Brien
Kyle's review
rating:
A confusing novel about a novelist writing a novel about a novelist writing a novel where the characters eventually rebel against the author and attempt to write their own lives.
Very, very, hard to follow at first, but for some reason, half way through it all seemed to click for me and I enjoyed this book a whole lot afterwards.
I know other people have put this book down, and I don't blame them. I almost did too, but was very glad I didn't.
Like 'The Third Policeman', it's hard to say if this book has any real "point", but my gut tells me that the "message" is a warning against idleness, especially for young adults, and especially young adults with a gift for creativity. They should use their gifts and not squander them away at the pub with their friends.
So, do I recommend this book? Sure. Why not? I really don't think it deserves the four stars I gave it though. But I did enjoy it more than 'The Third Policeman' which I gave three stars, and had to r...more
Very, very, hard to follow at first, but for some reason, half way through it all seemed to click for me and I enjoyed this book a whole lot afterwards.
I know other people have put this book down, and I don't blame them. I almost did too, but was very glad I didn't.
Like 'The Third Policeman', it's hard to say if this book has any real "point", but my gut tells me that the "message" is a warning against idleness, especially for young adults, and especially young adults with a gift for creativity. They should use their gifts and not squander them away at the pub with their friends.
So, do I recommend this book? Sure. Why not? I really don't think it deserves the four stars I gave it though. But I did enjoy it more than 'The Third Policeman' which I gave three stars, and had to r...more
