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There were parts of the story that I just got really bored and the ending was kind of underwhelming.
Three stars seems too harsh, but four too generous. This is a very interesting book, very consciously trying to be an epic. Huge sections of the book are taken up with the family history of the main character, and very little is actually devoted to his own life. Almost no time is devoted to the period after he finds out he is male, in spite of being raised female. Kinda misses the point, don't you think?
My other major criticism is the author's voice. He is so in love with this own ability to pr ...more
My other major criticism is the author's voice. He is so in love with this own ability to pr ...more
Overall, I enjoyed this book. The story itself was well written. I was disappointed in the ending, however, and wished it continued on just a little bit more.
I was not impressed with the narrator of the audiobook version. His supposed Detroit accents sounded more New York to me. I've lived in Detroit, and my family still does. I don't think I've ever heard a native Detroiter speak with such an accent!
I found the musical interludes disruptive and confusing. They didn't seem to fit with the story ...more
I was not impressed with the narrator of the audiobook version. His supposed Detroit accents sounded more New York to me. I've lived in Detroit, and my family still does. I don't think I've ever heard a native Detroiter speak with such an accent!
I found the musical interludes disruptive and confusing. They didn't seem to fit with the story ...more
i love this book. even better the second time.
Jun 14, 2008
Carmen
marked it as to-read
Apr 03, 2009
Rebecca
marked it as to-read
Feb 11, 2011
Erin
marked it as to-read
May 22, 2011
Jaspreet
marked it as to-read
