Kareninsacramento answers “Am I the only reader who found this book a...”

Maureen asked this question about The Unconsoled:

Am I the only reader who found this book a never-ending loquacious boring bag of misery?

Kareninsacramento Not at all. I gave up on it midway through chapter 8. It was simply too dull and irritating to read.

I love surrealism, which was why I'd hoped to like…moreNot at all. I gave up on it midway through chapter 8. It was simply too dull and irritating to read.

I love surrealism, which was why I'd hoped to like this, and I've enjoyed other Ishiguro novels. But I feel as if the style defeats the purpose, here.

Surrealism so often is about atmosphere and mood, and the aggravating dialogue style works against both, in my opinion. Yes, many parts of the plot do suggest unreality. But the puzzle of what's actually happening isn't an intriguing mystery, it's an assault of annoyance. :((less)

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