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[angela_o]

#8 is An Abundance of Katherines by John Green(Jan/07). J got this for Christmas and it was delightful. One of the jacket blurbs likens the protagonist in the book to a modern-day Holden Caulfield, but as I loathed Catcher in the Rye and adored this one, I'm not sure that comparison works for me. Technically a YA, but don't let that stop you. Colin Singleton, former child prodigy and anagrammer extraordinaire, has just graduated valedictorian of his high school and been dumped by his girlfriend Katherine. In fact, by his count, she's the 18th Katherine to dump him in his lifetime. He and Hassan, his best friend go on a road trip to counter his funk and adventures ensue. You've got to love a book where the protagonist attempts to come up with a mathematical theory to predict the length of a relationship (are you a Dumper or a Dumpee?) and where there are many witty and wacky footnotes. Just read it. You know you want to. Plus, check out the anagram poem that the author uses to make the dedication to his wife. Amazing.

#9 is Children of Men by P.D. James(Jan/07). Having seen the movie last weekend, I was very curious to read the original source material. While the book was quite good, I have to say that I definitely preferred the film adaptation. This may be the exception to the "Don't judge a book by its movie" rule. There are a number of notable differences from the film, but the book is still a worthwhile read. Particularly for those who like dystopian stories. I just didn't find it to be a compelling a story as the film.

Now to bed I go. Just because the universe gifted me with a snow day after I stayed up until 3am last night, I shouldn't presume to think that it might happen again.

Night all.

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jacket blurb

[(Anonymous)]

I think the jacket quote is a reference to Green's first book, LOOKING FOR ALASKA, last year's Printz winner.

Re: jacket blurb

[angela-o.livejournal.com]

Ah, well. That could be true. I just glanced at them and may have assumed that they were in reference to the current book. Doesn't negate my fiery sun hatred for Holden Caulfield (who I always want to type as "Caufiend"), but also doesn't lessen my love for this book.

Thanks for the info.