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slam, by Nick Hornby

Started by johnlilly · 10 months ago

I seem to be super-bloggy today — probably just procrastinating, which is particularly dumb this week, since it’s a short week in the office.
Anyway, I read this book pretty much in one sitting (or, really, over the course of one day), which is unusual fo ... Continue reading »

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  • The new Hornby sounds good. Personally, I am doing a mini blogothon on Coupland's latest, and will be posting as I read it.

    Both authors are similar in some respects - they take on unique (though often shifting) perspectives that reflect very contemporary themes. Like Kerouac, they are very much products of their time. Many of their pop-culture references are so embedded in our present context that they may be lost on future readers.

    Anyways, I would like to hear your thoughts on The Gum Thief when you finish.

    Cheers!

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