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Cate Poe asked this question about Lincoln in the Bardo:
I really tried, but istening to this book is impossible. I want to appreciate the voices, the story, but I can't get past the format. Like wading through footnotes. Is it possible to ignore the format when you READ it? About to throw in the towel and get a refund.
Susan Really disappointed after all the hype about this 'not to be missed' novel - just started listening and like you am immediately super annoyed at the f…moreReally disappointed after all the hype about this 'not to be missed' novel - just started listening and like you am immediately super annoyed at the format. I am going to hang in a little longer - after reading some of these comments it might be worth it & I understand a little bit better what the heck is going on at the start - no help from the author. But I am finding myself just tsk-ing and rolling my eyes at this audio narration. All the footnote citations make me want to growl with deep irritation. And I do. I'll give it another 2 long walks before abandoning it. So far, hating it big time, especially after just loving the Atwood I just finished & am in a bit of withdrawal over. Saunders is just no Atwood. And, as another commenter wrote - too many books, so little time. Also, what's with the giant pauses in the audio? I keep thinking I need to move to the next CD, but no, someone starts talking again after a long silence. Weird.(less)
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Lincoln in the Bardo
by George Saunders
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