Kim in Appalachia Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I saw it was short listed for the Booker award, and it caught my interest. I read a lot of different types of books, and I do enjoy historical fiction. I was a bit put of by one review that said it had a lot of brutality which distracted from the story. Since I read The Song of Ice and Fire last year, I know I can handle brutality, but still the review made me nervous. Anyone read it? What did you think? I'm looking for someone to convince me this book is worth buying.;) Our library didn't have it, so it will be a purchase. It does look good. I've been waffling about what to read next. I have Perdido Street Station sitting on my shelf, and I've also been wanting to read Hard Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World (which I would have to buy too). But I saw The Garden of Evening Mist mentioned this morning and it caught my eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 aww, no one has read this book? Someone had to have read it???:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I haven't read it (yet), but typically enjoy books from the Man Booker lists. A gal I follow on Goodreads (& whose opinion I highly respect) just read it & rated it 5 stars. If you read it, be sure to post a review; I definitely want to read this book too. Unfortunately, our library does not carry it. I did try one of the books on this year's Man Booker list -- The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry. For me, it bordered between tedious & profound, but overall didn't hold my interest so I gave it up partway through. Still want to try some of this year's other Man Booker choices, but my library only has one or two others.... I see you have Hardboiled Wonderland... on your list. I read that soooooo long ago (& enjoyed it) -- need to read it again someday. Does your library have any of Murakami's books? Have you read other Murakami works? I have 1Q84 sitting here to read.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 I've only read Murakami's 1Q84. I did get it from our library. It was a bit difficult of a read, but in the end I liked it. I couldn't stop thinking about it for weeks. The book stays with you, and the writing was wonderful. I did start Perdido today. I loved Embassytown but Perdido may be too out there for me. I think I may end up buying The Garden of Evening Mist. I'm really intrigued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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