#CanBookChallenge French Exit
Finished: 12.10.2018
Genre: novel
Rating: A++++++
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Conclusion:
- This was absolutely a magnificent reading experience.
- Realism: Descriptions of place (NYC, Paris) and human contradiction are pinpoint.
- Character: Each character struggles with a sense that life is elsewhere.
- Conclusion: the book brought a smile to my face
- …that felt like a splash of fresh water
- …after having read a few very boring books on Giller Prize longlist.
- French Exit gets my vote to win Giller Prize 2018!
- #Bravio, Patrick deWitt!
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I think I mentioned this in an earlier post, but Mr Books loves Patrick de Witt. He delights in the language & rhythm of his writing. I enjoyed Sisters Brothers for the same reason – the splash of fresh water describes it exactly!
My only thing is his endings sometimes go off a little weirdly or satisfactorily.
I have to read more of deWitt! I actually like his ‘wierd endings’.
At times I read and say to myself: “Huh?”
Surpise, some satirical wit are elements that kept this book a joy to read,
It is THE winner!