Kelsey
I'm a huge Michael Chabon fan, so when I saw this little snack in a used book store, I figured I owed it to myself to give it a go. I skimmed through a few other reviews after I finished the book (a whopping 131 pages, by the way – it takes 2 hours, just read it), and folks are throwing a lot of shade at the storyline itself. Haters always gonna hate, aren't they?
Forget about the story! Is it memorable? Not really. Is it going to keep ya on the edge of your seat? Only if you're working on your posture. But if you love Chabon as I do, then you'll relish this book for its humor and creative style. I'm always here for a crotchety old man, particularly with Chabon's linguistic flair. Best part: the penultimate chapter is from the parrot's perspective, and it is pure delight.
My sole complaint: I wanted more. Another 75 pages, and we're in 5-star territory.
I'm a huge Michael Chabon fan, so when I saw this little snack in a used book store, I figured I owed it to myself to give it a go. I skimmed through a few other reviews after I finished the book (a whopping 131 pages, by the way – it takes 2 hours, just read it), and folks are throwing a lot of shade at the storyline itself. Haters always gonna hate, aren't they?
Forget about the story! Is it memorable? Not really. Is it going to keep ya on the edge of your seat? Only if you're working on your posture. But if you love Chabon as I do, then you'll relish this book for its humor and creative style. I'm always here for a crotchety old man, particularly with Chabon's linguistic flair. Best part: the penultimate chapter is from the parrot's perspective, and it is pure delight.
My sole complaint: I wanted more. Another 75 pages, and we're in 5-star territory.