What's the Name of That Book??? discussion

Hi everybody,

i´m trying to find the title of a book in which the author is trying to write down every thought he ever had since his birth, failing, because he can´t even get past the first day of his life.

I hope, somebody can help me find the book i´m looking for!

Thank you in advance!

I googled a bit and found The Notable Brain of Maximilian Ponder by John Ironmonger. Could it be your book?

Annamariah wrote: "I googled a bit and found The Notable Brain of Maximilian Ponder by John Ironmonger. Could it be your book?"

Hi Annamariah,

although this looks like an interesting book, i think it´s not the one i´m looking for. If i understood correctly, it must be the author of the book, trying to write down every thought he ever had since the moment he was born.

But thank you for your idea!

Karl Ove Knausgård wrote a series called "My Struggle" (Min Kamp) where he describes, in minute detail, his entire life. The movement is hyperrealism and the author uses a plain writing style. According to my college professor, it is infamous as the most boring thing ever written, but it's had major international success.

It doesn't seem like what you're looking for but I suggest looking for a list of recommendations for people having read it

Fiction or nonfiction? When was it published? What nationality is the author? What language is it in?

MrMoe wrote: "If i understood correctly, it must be the author of the book..."
So you didn't read it yourself? And how can anyone remember what they were thinking the first day of their life?

The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman has been suggested over at Librarything. MrMoe is looking into it.

Hi again,

thanks for your help, everybody. It was indeed "The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman" by Sterne i was looking for.
It was nice to find all those Book-Enthusiasts willing to help other people!

See you!