The Swerve- I was really looking forward to this one. But just because a book wins awards doesn’t mean I’m going to enjoy it. There’s a ton of history in this book, some I really enjoyed. Ultimately I felt like I was reading a school textbook. When I couldn’t muster any enthusiasm, I had to put it aside.
Eating India-I had high hopes for this one too. Part memoir, part travelogue, part history of Indian food. But like The Swerve after time, I started dreading reading it. I think it was the tone and voice of her writing that I ultimately disliked.
Did you read any of these? What did you think?
I haven't read any, but Eating India was on my list. I may rethink that. I've had trouble finishing anything this month too, I read so many books in December, it's like I got burned out!
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ReplyDeleteI haven't read nay of these!! When it starts to read like a textbook i run the other way!
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of Corsets and Clockwork, but it's been quite some time since I've read an anthology.
ReplyDeleteUgh, it's always hard to admit defeat and put down a not-that-great book. I'm bad at reading anthologies (and short stories), those rarely get finished unless there's something to tie them together/keep my interest going after one ends.
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