joshua.

It did not live up to the hype for me, but...I'm happy other people seemed to get something out of it that I didn't, I suppose. Maybe it's because it wasn't what I was expecting (I was unfamiliar with Saunders's work), or it just wasn't the right book at the right time.

Essential to take this in in audiobook format.

I started this book early in December, but it was slow going because of the holiday season. Finally, yesterday, I sat down and read a good 100+ pages all in one day, which is pretty good for me. I got quite emotional near the end of the book, which I wasn't quite expecting. I was pleased, even if the premise of the novel is a little over the top. Danny was my favorite character, which I didn't expect.

So, this is my third attempt at reading this book. I read the first few chapters in those original attempts, and I was never able to connect, but for some reason it really DID this time. I loved the characters. I laughed, I cried, I smiled... The math related stuff I still sort of skimmed over, but I really did enjoy the novel.

Probably the earliest classic I’ve read to completion, and I quite enjoyed it. The Muppet Christmas Carol is a perfect adaptation.