For many, David Mitchell seems to be an untouchable. However, this was my first book written by this author. I read it based on the rave reviews I sawFor many, David Mitchell seems to be an untouchable. However, this was my first book written by this author. I read it based on the rave reviews I saw, but found it as close to unreadable as any I've come across.
The first chapter is by far the best of the book, after this, the author goes off on tangents using language, terms, and words that were completely foreign to me.
The story is all over the place and I was completely lost regarding character progression, relationships, and the overall storyline. The sections pertaining to the immortals was one of the worst pieces of writing I have ever experienced. I had waded my way through 500 something pages and was meandering about trying to connect the dots.
I kept reading hoping that the proceeding pages would somehow make sense. Soon, I found myself skimming as I was oh, so tired. My feelings became one of "who cares." After 600 pages I was still as confused as before. I may have missed a few parts, due to skimming, but in the end, nothing offered closure of any kind.
Since I've already been given a hard time without a review, why not give one, and let the battle begin....more
Debbie "DJ"
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