Oly Reads discussion

Have you read it? What did you think? I'm a little obsessed with it right now.

I read it. I really enjoyed the first third. The middle transition was slow and I took issue with the ending for a number of reasons. But I was pretty much obsessed with it while I was reading it, and I am so flabbergasted by the Pulitzer snub, so I guess I continue to be a lil obsessed with it. Have you read the author's book of short stories? I need to get on that.

I think I might be coming into the part that you took issue with. UGH. I am still loving it, but curious to see where they go with this particular plot line. Nope, never read anything else by her, but I heard that short story book was good.

I grabbed a copy at the hotel "paperback library" when we were in Mexico and it got me right away. Had to leave it there, but plan on checking it out again soon.

Yeah, it's got me thinking.

I finished it. Hmmmm.

I loved only the beginning. Starting in the middle the book goes all wrong. I am rereading Beloved right now and I'm telling you if Beloved is the caliber of a Pulitzer novel then Swamplandia doesn't even deserve to be considered. The quality of writing just isn't there. I read many novels last year that were more worthy of a Pulitzer. I even liked her short story collection much more than the novel. Sorry to butt in but I've been dying to tell someone!!! You all seemed like a good sounding board. Thanks for listening.