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Feeling Brackish
05-22-2006, 05:25 PM
I read Everything is Illuminated recently. It was a very entertaining read. Parts of it were so funny I was laughing out loud, and then others were so sad I was on the verge of tears. I didn't like what he did with his use of the english language toward the end. During this really emotional part he started combining words at random like this: ItsverydifficulttoreadbutIsupposehedidit toexpressacertainsortofemotional outburstorsomesuchthing. I don't know why he did it, and it was really annoying, but other than that, I loved the strange and interesting story. I just bought his second book, whose title eludes me right now, but I have yet to read it.

So has anyone else read any of his work or heard of him? What do you think?
Frotteur
05-22-2006, 07:24 PM
I haven't read him, but I can guarantee that Ted hates him. In fact, I think he's said as much already.
Feeling Brackish
05-22-2006, 11:44 PM
Oh, well, yeah. It goes without saying that Ted doesn't like him. I figured that already.
Kinbote
05-23-2006, 02:25 AM
Yes. He's number two on my enemies list, after Dave Eggers. He moved up a spot after JT Leroy turned out not to exist.
aria
05-23-2006, 03:24 AM
safran/crocus fields are beautiful...esp. in the snow. Crocii are a bitch to cultivate, a bitch x2 to pick and the safran threads are expensive but the fields are gorgeous. Always a highlight after crossing the stupid mountains.
ramblingrose
05-23-2006, 07:50 AM
I loved Everything Is Illuminated so much I bought his second book in hardback, and I NEVER do that. I can see why some people hate him though.
I actually have a tiny picture of him stuck to my computer.
Nak Nak
05-23-2006, 03:05 PM
Yes. He's number two on my enemies list, after Dave Eggers. He moved up a spot after JT Leroy turned out not to exist.
Dave Eggers :saw:
Atomsk Iscariot
05-23-2006, 09:49 PM
What passes for literature these days.
pepero pocky
05-24-2006, 02:56 AM
i read this book not too long ago and saw the movie. i like the way he wrote it and it was very funny and sad and everything. i usually dont like what's been out or new authors but i like him.
i just dont like joyce carol oates and i dont know why her qoute was the on the cover.

but everything is illuminated was a good book.