The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, Part V to End.

[Jay]

Discussions from Part V to the end of the book here, please. Spoiler alerts when necessary...

[Irene]

Finished and came to really love this book. It took me until the final part before I began to see below the surface of the story to a deeper meaning. When that happened, it really became "amazing" for me.

When the Golem was referenced toward the end, I realized that it had deeper significance than just a means of Joe's escape. Does anyone understand this symbol?

Thought the character development was terrific. Felt as if I really knew these folks personally.

[Janine]

Irene wrote: "Finished and came to really love this book. It took me until the final part before I began to see below the surface of the story to a deeper meaning. When that happened, it really became "amazing..."

So good to see that someone made it to the end of this one! I didn't embark on it, still trying to work through Middlesex!

[Irene]

It appears that I am the only one in this group who really ended up likeing it.

[Janine]

Irene wrote: "It appears that I am the only one in this group who really ended up likeing it."

Your comments have made me keen to read this when I get through my current to-reads. I'll be adding it to the list!

[Irene]

I hope you end up enjoying it.

[Angus]

Hi. I read this a maybe three years ago and it was also discussed in our real life book club two years ago. I skimmed the previous threads so that I could refresh myself of the novel's details, but alas, my memory betrays me.

However, I do remember liking this novel. I didn't mind that it's chunkier than your regular novel. The writing is fast-paced, at least for me. And it's not just "adventures" that you read. I appreciate that historical parts are melded with comic book geekery.

My favorite part in this novel is when (view spoiler)[Sam went to Coney Island with some guy (I forget the name). It was only then that I realized that he is gay. Come to think of it, the world of games and comic books is not macho. I have a number of gay friends who are into games and comic books, and straight friends who are not. (hide spoiler)]