This was a slightly unusual book that was recommended online. I\u2019m glad I read it, but I\u2019m not sure I liked the style of the writing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The story focuses on a main character who sort of drifts through life. I think it illustrates well the problem with being overly passive, almost to the level of it being a toxic trait. It is hard to relate to this character, but we follow him through various stages of his life in a sort of a circle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While the events of the story seem to show the dangers of passivity, I failed to see much development in the character, so I was just hoping this guy would wake up and confront life. We saw the same thing happening with his son later on, and the risk of perpetuating the cycle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
One interesting aspect of the storytelling is that there were key moments that we don\u2019t see happen. The author fast-forwards past critical moments and we hear about them later. I enjoyed this because it kept the story moving and kept me guessing as to what the situation was once the fast forward was finished. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
One key moment that we get to experience directly through the main character\u2019s eyes involves his step-son, and it was the only moment that felt a little unlikely and completely orchestrated to make a brute force point. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was an interesting format for a book, and while it wasn\u2019t exactly my style it was educational to read. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next I am reading A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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