This has been on my shelf for a while, but in light of recent events, figured it was a timely read.
First 100 pages have flown by. I've read three of Eggers' books, and loved them all.
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"beautiful, with an exotic-yet-familiar facial structure and an arresting gaze."
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a lot better than the movie
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Reads a bit like a B- senior undergrad paper, but interesting nonetheless.
Did you see that ludicrous display last night?
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"The Circle" was good, and sadly very true to life in many ways.
But at 500 pages, it is very, very bloated. And most of the characters spoke in the exact same voice. Skimming it kept it interesting.
But at 500 pages, it is very, very bloated. And most of the characters spoke in the exact same voice. Skimming it kept it interesting.
"beautiful, with an exotic-yet-familiar facial structure and an arresting gaze."
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So far, this is excellent.
"beautiful, with an exotic-yet-familiar facial structure and an arresting gaze."
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Memoir of the colorful life of a self-promoting, impulsive, self-described NHL outcast. He pretty much admits he is an asshole who does asshole things, as he bemoans bad outcomes that he usually brought onto himself. Sometimes he comes off as endearing, but often-times as a jerk. Interesting read, though. He makes sure you know he got a lot of tail.
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Did you see that ludicrous display last night?
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BFJ is the town wizard who runs a magic shop. He also has a golem that he has trained to attack anti-Semites.