The Adventures of Augie March

[Lobstergirl]

What did you like, and dislike about this book? I found Bellow's writing exquisite. I loved his earthy depictions of characters like Grandma Lausch. What I could have done without was the approximately 1/6 of the book that takes place in Mexico, with Augie and Thea training an eagle to hunt. I think we're supposed to see Augie and Caligula (the eagle) as kindred, in their refusals to be trained. But there was something about the change of setting that I didn't like; Chicago was such a great setting. Up to that point I felt like it had been a 5-star book; the Mexico section was 3-stars, and after that it went back up to 4-stars.

[Emily]

Loved his writing! It just didn't have that 'super-wow' factor that a 5-star book would have, but I defintely recommend this book!

[Karen]

Bellows writes wonderful prose and this book is very high on my list of great reads.

[David]

Funny, Lobstergirl, the Mexico part was about the only part I really enjoyed. That's what is so wonderful about the world of literature - one persons trash is another's treasure. My wife hated Lolita, but it is one of my all time faves. For the record, I have a full review of March here.

[Jeff]

Augie March is a great book and Bellow is a wonderful author. Lobstergirl, if you like Bellow, I would suggest Humboldt's Gift, Herzog and Henderson, the Rain King.