Alicia's review
Willing
by Scott Spencer
Alicia's review
Willing by Scott Spencer
Alicia's review
rating:
I first heard of Scott Spencer and his new book while listening to NPR. I knew immediately I wanted to read it. It was a quick read, with some impressive turns of language and descriptions. Yet, overall, I didn't like the story, nor did I sympathize with any of the characters. I found them to be empty, boring and at times simply obnoxious. Maybe that was his whole point to the story about crossing moral boundaries and human codes of conduct. Whatever the case, I am on the fence about recommending this to anyone who enjoys reading for pleasure. This is more for somebody who wants to walk away from the last page with the intention of analyzing their own ethics, morality and happiness.
And while the blurring of dialogue was an adjustment, I think it added to the "secrecy" of the subject matter. Like everyone was really skirting around the true topic: what does it mean to be happy, alive and fulfilled in a life that teeters between the moral high ground and land fill.
And while the blurring of dialogue was an adjustment, I think it added to the "secrecy" of the subject matter. Like everyone was really skirting around the true topic: what does it mean to be happy, alive and fulfilled in a life that teeters between the moral high ground and land fill.
