Ruthie answers “I have been struggling with reading this...”

A Goodreads user asked this question about Little, Big:

I have been struggling with reading this book for two years now. I just don't get it. It has been rated as one of the best 'fantasy' book ever and even one of the best 'sci-fi' books ever (according to the Guardian). But 100 pages in and all you get is a fish that 'might' be able to talk out in a pond somewhere. What is the appeal? I finally gave up reading it. Why the rage?

Ruthie I persevered, it's worth it. When I finished I went online and read the Wiki Review of the book. It explained a lot. Then I went back to page 1 and st…moreI persevered, it's worth it. When I finished I went online and read the Wiki Review of the book. It explained a lot. Then I went back to page 1 and started all over again. Now it makes more sense. I loved this book for the unique way it was written. I love the world of fairies, they can be so mysterious, so I guess that was my attraction to keep going. I hope you can be patient and just keep going.(less)

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