I bought this book because it had a shiny "National Book Award Finalist" medal on the cover, as well as reviews stating "Entertaining" and "Engrossing" and "Very Funny." Then, inside the book, there were six pages of positive reviews by famous people and publications. Stephen King found it hilarious. One review suggested it might be the next Great American Novel. And to top it off, it was set in my home town, Chicago.
Had to be good, right?
I did not enjoy this book. I love humor - the Jenny Lawson, David Sedaris, Janet Evanovich, Celia Rivenbark, Gary Larson, Woody Allen, Steve Martin type. I like books that make you think - like The Road, The Martian, and Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. This book just made me sad. The characters were selfish and slothful and dying. They were bigots and whiners. Their attempts to help one another were half-hearted and misplaced. If this is what Chicagoans are like these days, I'm glad I don't live there anymore.
Maybe this book describes what life is like in America, but I sure hope not.
Had to be good, right?
I did not enjoy this book. I love humor - the Jenny Lawson, David Sedaris, Janet Evanovich, Celia Rivenbark, Gary Larson, Woody Allen, Steve Martin type. I like books that make you think - like The Road, The Martian, and Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. This book just made me sad. The characters were selfish and slothful and dying. They were bigots and whiners. Their attempts to help one another were half-hearted and misplaced. If this is what Chicagoans are like these days, I'm glad I don't live there anymore.
Maybe this book describes what life is like in America, but I sure hope not.
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