Johanna Ellwood asked this question about 4 3 2 1:
I'm reading this book right now and struggling a little bit, especially with keeping the stories straight. I'd love some feedback about how you read the book - straight through, or did you go story by story (ie. 2.1, 3.1, 4.1 etc. then start the next storyline)?
Elma Well I finished it this afternoon. It's well enough written but the idea isn't really exceptional enough to justify the length. Possibly someone who's…moreWell I finished it this afternoon. It's well enough written but the idea isn't really exceptional enough to justify the length. Possibly someone who's more interested in mid 20th century American (student) politics and baseball than I am might find it more worth the time. I do agree with almost all of the comments above about just reading it in the order it's written in. The vague confusions aren't important enough to bother overmuch about. For anyone looking for a shorter Auster to read, I can recommend Timbuktu - you'll never look at a dog the same way again. (less)
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