In the end, I loved it. You're not the only one who found it hard to get into however - I had to stick it through the first chapters. Whilst Gibson has a glorious use of language, creating new expressions and ways of describing things, the book as a whole was slow to start. A few other people who I know have started the book but haven't managed to finish.
You're missing out on a gem however! What Gibson has to say at the end... Well worth the read in my opinion.
Thanks for responding. I think Gibson's language use is fascinating, and that's what has kept me reading thus far. I've put it down . . . but now I'm intrigued and want to find out what makes you call this book a "gem"! You have convinced me to give it another try.
I have begun Richard Hofstadter's "Anti-Intellectualism in American Life" . . . the writing is wonderful! And so relevant to today, though written in 1966.
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Cas
Written Oct. 31, 2007 / Report /
I was lucky enough to get my hands on a pre-publication copy of this so have been waiting to discuss it with someone for months!
So yes, hurry up and read it :)
palmettoart
Written Oct. 31, 2007 / Report /
Hey Cas - Will do!
palmettoart
Written Nov. 24, 2007 / Report /
OK Cas - I gave it a shot, but could not seem to get into it. I found it a bit disjointed.
Did you like it? I lasted for about 75 pages, but that was it.
Cas
Written Nov. 25, 2007 / Report /
In the end, I loved it. You're not the only one who found it hard to get into however - I had to stick it through the first chapters. Whilst Gibson has a glorious use of language, creating new expressions and ways of describing things, the book as a whole was slow to start. A few other people who I know have started the book but haven't managed to finish.
You're missing out on a gem however! What Gibson has to say at the end... Well worth the read in my opinion.
palmettoart
Written Nov. 26, 2007 / Report /
Hey Cas,
Thanks for responding. I think Gibson's language use is fascinating, and that's what has kept me reading thus far. I've put it down . . . but now I'm intrigued and want to find out what makes you call this book a "gem"! You have convinced me to give it another try.
I have begun Richard Hofstadter's "Anti-Intellectualism in American Life" . . . the writing is wonderful! And so relevant to today, though written in 1966.