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The Eyre Affair – 2.5 Stars:
The book starts off well—original setup, quirky characters, and everything seems to be heading in the right direction. But then it just becomes exhausting. It stretches the concept so much that you want to say, “Enough already, we got it.”
I can see how this might be fun for a certain type of patient reader who enjoys meta-literary play, but for me, this is the first and last book about Thursday Next.
The Eyre Affair – 2.5 Stars:
The book starts off well—original setup, quirky characters, and everything seems to be heading in the right direction. But then it just becomes exhausting. It stretches the concept so much that you want to say, “Enough already, we got it.”
I can see how this might be fun for a certain type of patient reader who enjoys meta-literary play, but for me, this is the first and last book about Thursday Next.
Girl with Curious Hair – Did Not Finish:
I really loved Consider the Lobster (even with the sometimes excessive length), so I started this collection with a lot of enthusiasm—but it honestly turned out to be a disaster.
There are super long, monotone stretches that pushed me to the limit of resistance, and I had to give up about one-third of the way through to avoid falling asleep. Yes, the English is immaculate, and the setups are interesting, but everything else feels diluted to the max.
Girl with Curious Hair – Did Not Finish:
I really loved Consider the Lobster (even with the sometimes excessive length), so I started this collection with a lot of enthusiasm—but it honestly turned out to be a disaster.
There are super long, monotone stretches that pushed me to the limit of resistance, and I had to give up about one-third of the way through to avoid falling asleep. Yes, the English is immaculate, and the setups are interesting, but everything else feels diluted to the max.
After the Quake – 3.5 Stars:
These short stories are “cute” and carry a consistent theme, but for me, they’re missing that Murakami magic. I found myself a little bored and often distracted while listening.
The only story that really stood out was “Super-Frog Saves Tokyo”—it had the right energy and vibe I associate with his best work.
Not my favorite from the author, but not without charm.
After the Quake – 3.5 Stars:
These short stories are “cute” and carry a consistent theme, but for me, they’re missing that Murakami magic. I found myself a little bored and often distracted while listening.
The only story that really stood out was “Super-Frog Saves Tokyo”—it had the right energy and vibe I associate with his best work.
Not my favorite from the author, but not without charm.