Currently reading:
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
Format: Audible, narrated by Sherman Alexie
I think I could listen to Sherman Alexie read all day long. His self-described sing-song Native American affect is wonderful and perfect for this heartfelt story of a stranger in two parallel strange lands. I am nearly finished with this coming of age tale, and hope to read more by Alexie soon.
Geek Love by Katherine Dunn.
Format: Kindle
What I think so far: Written in the late 80s and with a heavy-handed narrative style. I find myself having to pay close attention to the semantics but am riveted by the plot and characters. Within the first chapter, upon learning that a "geek" is a circus performer who bites heads off of chickens and then drinks the blood from their open necks, I knew I was hooked in.
Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer
Format: Kindle Edition
What I think so far: All an author has to do to ensure my being beholden is open with a WWII survival thread. I'm looking forward to Foer's research and journalistic style because I need more oomph for my own newfound vegetarianism. Also, I love my dog. So far I am laughing and turning the pages quickly.
Hi love--I met Sherman Alexie and had the hugest, most immediate CRUSH on him. I have to listen to that book, I did not know he was the reader. And Geek Love is SO good. But I love your critiques as always . . . XOXOX
ReplyDeleteI'm so looking forward to reading those two for the summer book club. Can you lend 'em to me on Kindle?? Hehhehahahahohoho.
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