Henry answers “I am nearly at page 100 and I am really...”

Anne Earley asked this question about Shantaram:

I am nearly at page 100 and I am really not enjoying this book! This is disconcerting as everyone else raves about it! Is it me or is the book? Should I persevere?

Henry I've begun this as an audiobook and now I'm worried. Perhaps I should cash in. There are certain writers I've dabbled in and found rather flat: James …moreI've begun this as an audiobook and now I'm worried. Perhaps I should cash in. There are certain writers I've dabbled in and found rather flat: James Michener, Bryce Courtenay, Robert Ludlum. Usually they're straight up narratives often with an epic sweep, but they don't say anything. But I do like an adventure well told, like 'Treasure Island'.
How do you think I'll do with this? The first hour or two were certainly amusing and fairly well written. But with audible I'm allowed to bail out early and restore my credit, so I need to make a decision.(less)

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