The Known WorldBy Edward P. Jones
DID NOT FINISH
Those of you who visit my blog regularly know it's rare when I don't finish a book. What's even more unusual is when I don't love a book set in the antebellum South. Unfortunately, with The Known World, this is the case. I gave up on this book when I reached page 60.
The storyline was difficult for me to follow. It meandered aimlessly, and I felt no attachment to the characters. After hearing several other reviewers (with similar tastes as me) express their frustration with this Pulitzer Prize winner, I decided it was a sign that this was not a book for me.
It's unfortunate because I usually love books set in this time period. I am very disappointed that I could not finish The Known World. Perhaps I will pick up again another day. (no rating)
2 comments:
I've just read this one too and I enjoyed it a lot. It's too bad it didn't work for you. Like you said, perhaps at some other time.
Don't feel disappointed. There are plenty of books still out there, you know.
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