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A Confederacy of Dunces - Community Reviews back

by John Kennedy Toole, Walker Percy
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Myrto
Myrto rated it 16 years ago
I tried to read this. I really did. Especially considering that I live in Louisiana. But I couldn't concentrate on it, couldn't follow it. Maybe I wasn't in the right frame of mind, but the protagonist just made me want to slap him, which didn't contribute to enjoyment.
politerobot
politerobot rated it 16 years ago
Doesn't look like I'll be able to finish it off - disappointingly boring, for a book I thought I was going to love...
Paradoxically
Paradoxically rated it 17 years ago
Some random statements:This book definitely surprised me. In a good way.The story behind this book is amazing in it's own right.For the record, folks: I don't think you're supposed to identify with Ignatius on any deep levels. I'm pretty sure it was intended for him to annoy you. He is whiny, preten...
target acquired
target acquired rated it 18 years ago
what do you mean by "technical issues"? are you talking about typos or grammar needing proofreading/correction? or are you talking about the actual writing ability of the author?
A little tea, a little chat
A little tea, a little chat rated it 33 years ago
It starts with great promise, but it loses its way. Or runs out of steam.
SJane
SJane rated it 38 years ago
I loved this. A very funny book, great characters and setting.
Kaethe
Kaethe rated it 44 years ago
Totally not my cuppa; I was just a little bit repulsed
Barbara1951
Barbara1951 rated it 45 years ago
Not the New Orleans I lived in!
Beth's List Love on Booklikes
Beth's List Love on Booklikes rated it 56 years ago
I'd had this on my shelves for years because a friend recommended it. Finally read and loved it. It is tragic that the author was not longer alive when it was published. Would have loved to read more by him.
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