This was a good read but not a 4-star great Dickens. What was really cool was having the book itself be an example of a curiosity through the differenThis was a good read but not a 4-star great Dickens. What was really cool was having the book itself be an example of a curiosity through the different character Nell and her Grandfather meet throughout the novel. However, the ending threw me for a loop! The book is definitely 150 pages too long. Dickens overwrote like crazy. It was written in the newspaper so that explains the overwriting. I will definitely be reading more Dickens and I have no regrets about picking this one up....more
Absolutely brilliant! It's an American masterpiece and a must read! I highly recommend it!Absolutely brilliant! It's an American masterpiece and a must read! I highly recommend it!...more
This is Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi's debut novel. Kintu is a Ugandan novel that tells the story of Kintu's lineage and the curse that inflicts them. TThis is Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi's debut novel. Kintu is a Ugandan novel that tells the story of Kintu's lineage and the curse that inflicts them. The novel is like a story inside a story inside of another story. We learn about the generations while becoming acquainted with Ugandan culture. Each character is crafted realistically and the points of magical realism are introduced at just the right moments in the story. Makumbi doesn't forget to make us laugh despite the seriousness throughout the story. If anything you will be totally engrossed in the story from its tragic opening. Don't get put off by the large cast of characters because you'll get used to them and their names. There's a family tree and a list of characters for each book. There are 5 books in the novel. I highly recommend this book because the level of realism, culture, humor, and seriousness is done to perfection. You won't forget Kintu and you'll probably want to re-read it very soon....more
I was surprised at how good this book was. I wasn't so sure this one was going to be for me after reading the first 40 pages but aftMy rating is a 4,5
I was surprised at how good this book was. I wasn't so sure this one was going to be for me after reading the first 40 pages but after that something clicked and I was hooked. Barracuda is the story of Danny Kelley. He's a gay Australian boy that's been accepted into a fancy school on a full scholarship to swim. All goes well until he has a melt down at a competition when he places 5th. From there the downward spiral of Danny and how all those around him family and friends react to him make for an engrossing story. The themes are varied from class, homosexuality, being a man, swimming, etc. The most astonishing part of this novel is its structure since Tsiolkas chooses to tell it through third and first person and in a non linear fashion. There's a bit of mystery and discovery of Danny's family and all their imperfections. I recommend Barracuda to those who love reading literary fiction and who aren't afraid of the non linear narrative and its lengthiness. Weighing in at 513 pages there was only two areas that appeared to lag - the beginning and the very brining of part 2 but not for long....more
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