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The Motion of the Body Through Space
The Motion of the Body Through Space | Lionel Shriver
9 posts | 10 read | 10 to read
From the Orange Prize-winning author of We Need to Talk About Kevin
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quietlycuriouskate
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Lionel Shriver is sharp! The fitness industry as a fundamentalist church: it may have been laid on a bit thick at times and yet... . Nor is this the most controversial of the views expressed (without, however, the sense of just being out to shock). Nor are the characters easy to warm to: Serenata's scornful solitariness may be a tad close to home (!) and, for much of the book, Remington is a bit of an arse. Damned if I could put it down, though!

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JennyM
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With a host of dislikable characters and some pretty scathing commentary, this book had some bite! I got really mad and uncomfortable in parts and, yet...I couldn‘t stop turning the pages.

BiblioLitten I need to read this. I felt the same about and I couldn‘t stop reading that either! 4y
JennyM @BiblioLitten yes, she makes you go there and think about things that make you uncomfortable! 4y
Rissreads This sounds so interesting! 4y
JennyM @Rissreads she has such a knack in getting under my skin! Clever writer x 4y
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JennyM
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I had this as an ARC but it‘s now in print and in the library (oops). Looking forward to it - I like Shriver‘s style

Cinfhen Excited to hear your thoughts/ she runs hot & cold with me 4y
RebelReader I‘m with @Cinfhen, sometimes I love her books and sometimes I don‘t. I‘ll wait for your thoughts. (edited) 4y
JennyM @RebelReader @Cinfhen it‘s looking hopeful! 4y
Cinfhen Good to know !!!! Even when I hate the book, I‘m still awed & impressed by her sharp social commentary @RebelReader 4y
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Amoon
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Called it a pick but it‘s got some flaws. Sometimes I found myself skipping through long narrative sections. First sentence tells is that Remington, age 65 is planning to run his first marathon. His wife has pretty much always been a solo exercising fanatic who totally resents her husband‘s enthusiasm.
Along the way we meet all of his fanatical running buddies, not to mention his hot trainer Incredibly names Bambi.

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sophierayton
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I thought this was really good and it was nice that the main characters were older but still fully fleshed out. There's lots of critiquing in the book and it strikes me that Shriver is not afraid to 'go there' and offer a counter opinion to several movements prevailing at the moment. No doubt some people will be offended, but I expect that's likely the point. I thought it was good, but I'm not sure how well it's going to do.

TrishB I think that‘s a given, she does tend to look like she wants to offend. 4y
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Oryx
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Yesterday I started and stopped 3 books. Nothing sticking. Let's see if this one sticks.

TrishB Good luck 👍🏻 4y
julesG Like your mug. 😜 I've had days like those. Trying several different books, not a single one tickling my interest enough. Hope today goes better for you. 4y
Oryx @julesG @trishb It seems so be working. As per the other books if her's I've read, her characters are unlikeable enough to be weirdly addictive, which is totally what I needed. 4y
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BookNAround
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Today‘s #MayARC comes out this coming Tuesday 5/19.

erinreads That‘s a gorgeous cover! 4y
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Well-ReadNeck
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Enjoyed the latest by Lionel Shriver. Coming in May. #edelweiss #arc

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