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This book gleams, it hums, and I found it to be perfect in that way - that way, you know, where you finish a book and you close it and you think "this guy took this idea, this concept, and he could not possibly have done a better job bringing it to light." Which is, of course, different from foolishly calling it "a perfect book," but if what McCarthy explores here - existentialism, trauma, amnesia, etc. - floats your boat, then here's the perfect wave.
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Michael Martone's book "Michael Martone" was chosen as the Summer 2006 "Read This!" pick of the LitBlog Co-Op. With good reason: Martone doesn't just bend or break the rules; he finds ways to do both simultaneously, while laughing like a pirate. Open anywhere in this collection and see what you've been missing.
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The books get five stars - but why the audio CD's? Isn't part of the point that you read these books to your children? I hope that people don't buy into this cheap attempt to make more money off of the Rey legacy - the hardcover complete adventures book is all you would ever need.
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Remainder (Vintage Originals) by Tom McCarthy
Matthew Tiffany, July 15, 2007
This book gleams, it hums, and I found it to be perfect in that way - that way, you know, where you finish a book and you close it and you think "this guy took this idea, this concept, and he could not possibly have done a better job bringing it to light." Which is, of course, different from foolishly calling it "a perfect book," but if what McCarthy explores here - existentialism, trauma, amnesia, etc. - floats your boat, then here's the perfect wave.(15 of 23 readers found this comment helpful)
Double-Wide: Collected Fiction of Michael Martone by Michael Martone
Matthew Tiffany, March 19, 2007
Michael Martone's book "Michael Martone" was chosen as the Summer 2006 "Read This!" pick of the LitBlog Co-Op. With good reason: Martone doesn't just bend or break the rules; he finds ways to do both simultaneously, while laughing like a pirate. Open anywhere in this collection and see what you've been missing.(8 of 14 readers found this comment helpful)
Curious George Complete Adventures Deluxe Gift Set with CDs (Audio) by H. A. Rey and Margret Rey
Matthew Tiffany, December 6, 2006
The books get five stars - but why the audio CD's? Isn't part of the point that you read these books to your children? I hope that people don't buy into this cheap attempt to make more money off of the Rey legacy - the hardcover complete adventures book is all you would ever need.(8 of 15 readers found this comment helpful)
The Exquisite by Laird Hunt
Matthew Tiffany, October 5, 2006
Outstanding - combine David Lynch, art history, noir murder, comedy, 9/11, and New York and you get this fantastic read.(8 of 17 readers found this comment helpful)