Book Reviews:
7.19.10
Ham on Rye, Charles Bukowski
I started this book a couple of days ago, and it's amazing. Vulgar, raw and poignant. This is my second Bukowski novel, and I'm really ripping through it. Currently on Pg. 108.
7.18.10
Finished The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time.Great book.
7.9.10
Still on the same book, Pg. 173 and lovin' it!
Here's my favorite quote so far, keep in mind this is from the perspective of a 15 year old autistic child lost in the London Subway, in no way corresponding with my views on dreadlocks or race, lol:
"And then the man in front of the window looked at me and he said, 'what the fuck are you looking at?' and then he walked away. And he had dreadlocks, which is which is what some black people have, but he was white, and dreadlocks is when you never wash your hair and it looks like old rope. And he had red trousers with stars on them. And I kept my hand on my Swiss Army knife in case he touched me."
6.22.10
Ham on Rye, Charles Bukowski
I started this book a couple of days ago, and it's amazing. Vulgar, raw and poignant. This is my second Bukowski novel, and I'm really ripping through it. Currently on Pg. 108.
7.18.10
Finished The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time.Great book.
7.9.10
Still on the same book, Pg. 173 and lovin' it!
Here's my favorite quote so far, keep in mind this is from the perspective of a 15 year old autistic child lost in the London Subway, in no way corresponding with my views on dreadlocks or race, lol:
"And then the man in front of the window looked at me and he said, 'what the fuck are you looking at?' and then he walked away. And he had dreadlocks, which is which is what some black people have, but he was white, and dreadlocks is when you never wash your hair and it looks like old rope. And he had red trousers with stars on them. And I kept my hand on my Swiss Army knife in case he touched me."
6.22.10
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Mark Haddon
I am currently on pg. 126 of this novel and it is amazing. The book is written from the perspective of Christopher John Francis Boone, an autistic child who has taken on the role of neighborhood detective when he finds out that Mrs. Shear's dog, Wellington, was murdered. I heard about it from my friend and co-worker, Fitz. Anyway, this book is filled with twists and turns that will mess with your head quite a bit. The idea behind it is brilliant, and Haddon's delivery is spot-on. I find it refreshing to know that Aspergers is becoming less restrictive and more accepted in our society today. I am a big supporter of inclusion in the classroom and am very proud of my girlfriend for pursuing a career as a special educator.
I enthusiastically recommend this book, and as always, I'll keep you posted.
