Saw it at the library and it looked interesting... which it was. The story was absolutely fascinating.
I had mixed feelings about the book itself, though. Aside from the writing, which was ok (although I cringe when a biologist refers to a "poisonous snake"
, I got a weird vibe from it. The whole "white reporter connects with black family when no one else can" felt rather contrived. At times it felt like she was describing taming a wild animal, which was rather disturbing. Am I weird for feeling that way, or did you pick up on that too?
I had mixed feelings about the book itself, though. Aside from the writing, which was ok (although I cringe when a biologist refers to a "poisonous snake"
, I got a weird vibe from it. The whole "white reporter connects with black family when no one else can" felt rather contrived. At times it felt like she was describing taming a wild animal, which was rather disturbing. Am I weird for feeling that way, or did you pick up on that too? Might in the near future, but until I do, I can't answer that question.
I was confused by the "read/own" statement... I gather now you meant one or the other, not both. Well, hopefully I didn't color your impression too much if you do read it now.
Taking a break from being Ella
Two Amazon Best of 2010 lists: Top 10 (out of 100) and Top SF/Fantasy
- 04/11/2010 11:40:33 PM
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Yeah, Amazong rating is not what I go by.
- 05/11/2010 08:34:19 AM
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The majority of the Amazon SF/Fantasy list is comprised on non-genre marketed works
- 05/11/2010 03:47:40 PM
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A semi-obscure list.
- 05/11/2010 09:21:43 AM
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Patti Smith! Anyone here read it? *NM*
- 08/11/2010 07:55:17 PM
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Is it the Patti Smith? *NM*
- 08/11/2010 08:04:51 PM
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Uhm, I just kind of. . . assumed so. She does write poetry.
- 08/11/2010 08:20:25 PM
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- 08/11/2010 08:21:55 PM
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No, but of course you had to rub it in my face sooner or later. 
*NM*
- 08/11/2010 08:26:16 PM
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*NM*
- 08/11/2010 08:26:16 PM
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Indeed 
- 08/11/2010 08:28:00 PM
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- 08/11/2010 08:28:00 PM
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Well of course she was! Your blasphemous insinuation that she could be otherwise offends me.
- 08/11/2010 08:37:31 PM
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- 08/11/2010 09:02:27 PM
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Right, so, instead of speculating, I went and checked. 'Cause I'm smart!
- 08/11/2010 08:24:42 PM
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- 08/11/2010 08:28:28 PM
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