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Apr. 14th, 2008 06:36 amLast week, I finished Douglas Coupland's novel about lonely people, Eleanor Rigby. Overall, I liked it, but I thought it could've been much better.
A long time ago, Coupland was my favourite author. Gradually, he's waned on me. I'd read all his English-language novels up to Miss Wyoming, but after that last dull effort, I didn't really feel enthused enough to buy his later novels.
Eleanor Rigby looked interesting, though, and even if I hadn't gotten it as a gift, I'd have read it. Some thoughts (mostly criticism):
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So, yeah -- I don't love Coupland as much as I used to, although I think he is gradually becoming a better writer, and I'll probably read more of his stuff in the future -- I already have JPod on my shelf. I'd also recommend Eleanor Rigby, for all its flaws.
A long time ago, Coupland was my favourite author. Gradually, he's waned on me. I'd read all his English-language novels up to Miss Wyoming, but after that last dull effort, I didn't really feel enthused enough to buy his later novels.
Eleanor Rigby looked interesting, though, and even if I hadn't gotten it as a gift, I'd have read it. Some thoughts (mostly criticism):
( Review continues )
So, yeah -- I don't love Coupland as much as I used to, although I think he is gradually becoming a better writer, and I'll probably read more of his stuff in the future -- I already have JPod on my shelf. I'd also recommend Eleanor Rigby, for all its flaws.