Total dud. Had to stop reading at the halfway point. What am I missing here?

Really didn‘t know about this book as it didn‘t seem like the multiple plot lines could / would come together. They did! This book left a lasting impression on my heart and soul. It made understand how the horrors of all human tragedy - world war and war on people through inhumane politics - transcend time. It was a long read but I‘m continuing to think about it today. I cried the last 30 pages or so. It really moved me.

I‘m not sure about this book. I‘m leaning more towards meh. It was so strange.

I loved A Man Called Ove but Beartown just didn't do it for me. The writing was erratic - five perspectives in one chapter and each perspective would be one or two sentences. The concepts - the undercurrent of violence in society from many sanctioned and not sanctioned avenues - was interesting and painful. Wouldn't recommend to a friend.

I liked the beginning and middle more than the ending - the letters between Susan and Augusta became tedious. I think it was most impactful to realize that being a human has always been hard - it was hard in the 1800s and it is hard now. All humans crave the same things and sometimes we get them and sometimes we don't. Also, a great read for west coast Americans - all very historic places! #angleofrepose

Just finished this and The Abstinence Teacher - hmmmm. I loved The Leftovers and the show on HBO is maybe one of my all-time favorites. But, his characters lead depressing lives and, by depressing I mean depressing in a 21st century, the grass is always greener somewhere else kind of way. Sidenote - can someone help me understand 1) how to keep up with the challenges? Do I make a spreadsheet? 2) how do I participate in the postal book clubs? Thx

Giving it a go as a recommendation from a trusted bookish friend. Interesting so far.

Page 300ish! 600 hundred to go. What a challenge! I'm fascinated by the idea that the translations caused as much of a stir as the novel itself. Wish me luck in finishing.

Pretty good. Read it in one day and skipped a bunch of pages. I loved Bel Canto and like State of Wonder. This was an odd story but it worked today.

I read this to expand my perspective on the death of the American Dream. Being from CA, my life has always felt like diversity is tantamount to the human experience and that the possibilities for success are endless - big cities everywhere, colleges abound. I had a lower middle-class existence as a kid but this book really opened my eyes to the struggles of Appalachian families, truly fierce survivors. Good read! #litsyatoz

If you like historical fiction or Emma Donoghue, then The Wonder is for you. I loved Slammerkin by Donoghue so I was ready to give this a go! It was a quick, satisfying read going to a place I've never been - Ireland - and investigating a phenomenon I've never heard of. Perfect weekend book. #litsyatoz

What a crazy, challenging, interesting, and meaty novel! The first American to win the Booker Prize and I can see why he won - those award winners are often filled with conversations and complexities that unfold in your mind over the course of weeks and months. For anyone interested in race relations in a supposedly "post-racial" world- this is your book.

Just finished my #litsyatoz ! Yes! I've never done anything like this before and I've been addicted to books since I was 7. 34 years later - here I am! Thanks @BookishMarginalia for organizing!

Just started this for #litsyatoz and it's quite dense. Man Booker Prize winner, set in a fictional SoCal town, packed with poetic language, and a bizarrely complex perspective on race. Off to a good start!