Little, Big by John Crowley Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Little, Big
Book Review: I just don't get it
Summary: 1 Stars
I picked this book up based upon all the raves. Crowley was linked with Mieville and Neil Gaiman, whom I both love. So I was set to really get into Little, Big. But I just don't get this book at all. Found it trite, cute, and painfully whimsical. Even the writing was wooden. There seems to be a Rorschach quality to all these raves - as if the reader is seeing what they want to be in the book, rather than what is actually there.
Book Review: I'd rather watch Bewitched reruns
Summary: 2 Stars
We picked this book for our book group based largely on Harold Bloom raving about it. Harold and I obviously have different taste in books. I slogged through the book and managed to finish it, but I did not enjoy it.
I notice that the small number of folks who gave the book lower ratings feel like they have to apologize and admit to some lack of intellect. This might have been a good short story, but it was a hellish 500 page book. And I'm not kidding that I'm much rather watch Bewitched reruns - Samantha, Darren, Tabitha and Endora are way more interesting than any of the characters in this book.
Book Review: I'm Really Sorry,
Summary: 2 Stars
I tried to read and love this book several times , and I have a degree from Columbia in Literature and I read a lot of Fantasy but I just can't get into this book!
Nothing HAPPENS! It just goes on and on and I can't like or identify with or wish to live vicariously through anybody!
Isn't that what the Fantasy genre is supposed to be about?
Book Review: If there is a god...
Summary: 5 Stars
then this is the Bible... well, it works for me at least! It is one of the most momentous and gorgeous books ever written, and god strike me down, I shall stand by that statement for all eternity! I first read this book when I was fifteen, and it hasn't left my side since (that makes nine years). A reviewer here wrote disparagingly that there is no plot, and that therefore you can open the book and read from any point... isn't that the nature of all great scripture? "please turn to verse..." While the writing is dense, and the plot may be slow, it is more than worth the effort to read it. Seriousely, look no further, this is the answer! I swear!Book Review: Imaginitive masterpiece
Summary: 5 Stars
If you are a skim-reader, go no further...this book is not for you.
The depth and intricacies of this book are unparalelled by any fantasy novel I've read thus far. The book requires patience (it's somewhat slow to develop) and it requires close attention to detail. I also would imagine that non-analytical readers may find the book a bit dull; the real value in this novel is from the allusions, the vivid imagery, the expert story-telling, and the delicately constructed prose. As I read through each chapter, I found myself referencing back (continually) to prior chapters to find subtle references and hidden gems that you will miss unless you pay close attention.
If you like finding treasures and enjoy a good challenge, this is definitely the book for you.