two minute book review: netherland

I read Netherland by Joseph O'Neill a few weeks ago.  Here's what I thought.

Favorite Quote: "I was just a boy on a boat in the universe."

Favorite Character: Hans' mother

Meetways: The Great Gatsby meets Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close

Fun Fact: Joseph O'Neill is a regular contributor to Atlantic Monthly.

Three Words: immersing, sincere, well-paced

two minute book reviews: then we came to the end

Last week, I read And Then We Came to the End by Joshua Ferris.  Here's what I thought, quickly.


Favorite Quote: "Death has a way of ruining your plans and sending you on a tailspin on what should be a work night."

Favorite Character: Benny Shassburger

Meetways: Catch-22 meets The Office

Fun Fact: The title comes from Don DeLillo's Americana.

Three Words: engrossing, funny, satisfying