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**Xxedxevh** · 09-17-2009, 01:35 AM

Colette also says simple things, such as that you had to read two-thirds of the book before you "got into" it. This does mean that a reader needs stamina and devotion to get to the good bit. I too am no student of literature, so that I'm strongly tempted to dump a book if it doesn't grab me after a few dozen pages.

I would never say that my experience would or should match anyone else's though. I think it is a matter of personal taste. Certainly some people like this book a lot and possibly throughout. I do like to see in a review whether reviewer likes the book or not - some do not say.

Incidentally, I gave up on this book after 50 pages the first time I tried it. Then it made the Booker longlist so I decided to try again and did get through it. It's a pretty quick read despite its length.

09-17-2009, 01:35 AM	#11
Xxedxevh Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 574 Senior Member	Colette also says simple things, such as that you had to read two-thirds of the book before you "got into" it. This does mean that a reader needs stamina and devotion to get to the good bit. I too am no student of literature, so that I'm strongly tempted to dump a book if it doesn't grab me after a few dozen pages. I would never say that my experience would or should match anyone else's though. I think it is a matter of personal taste. Certainly some people like this book a lot and possibly throughout. I do like to see in a review whether reviewer likes the book or not - some do not say. Incidentally, I gave up on this book after 50 pages the first time I tried it. Then it made the Booker longlist so I decided to try again and did get through it. It's a pretty quick read despite its length.
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