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dizzy reader
dizzy reader rated it 8 years ago
I was given a copy of this book in the Goodreads giveaway in exchange for an honest review. I could not get into this book at all I really did but I did not find it at all engaging.
Summer Reading Project, BookLikes Satellite
In some circles, a lost time accident is a goof up or problem that requires fixing before any progress can be made. It’s wasted time, essentially. In the Toula/Tolliver family, lost time accidents refer to the family’s quest to travel through the time-space continuum. John Wray’s demented tale of th...
This Bookish Endeavor
This Bookish Endeavor rated it 13 years ago
4 Stars.At once beautifully written, and truly disturbing, Lowboy was a reading experience I won't soon forget. The main character of Will Hellar has made a huge impression on me. And it is that fact that makes the ultimate resolution to this dark, dark story so heartbreaking.Read the full review on...
Book Candy
Book Candy rated it 14 years ago
Halfway through and just couldn't bring myself to waste any more time with it. The Author has a way with words which was beautiful but the story was dull and going nowhere.
fablejack
fablejack rated it 14 years ago
The descriptions of Will's visions during his decompensations were visually impressive and really gripping. I didn't find that to be true for the story with the cop and his mother though, and the ending was a let down. As a result, I felt let down by those aspects of the story.
Michelle Scott, urban fantasy author
Michelle Scott, urban fantasy author rated it 14 years ago
Although this was a beautifully written book, the story did not intrigue me as much as other similar books such as "The Caveman's Valentine" or "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close". The characters just did not appeal to me. They were all too distant. However, as I said, the book is incredibly we...
Meandering Em's
Meandering Em's rated it 14 years ago
Almost impossible book to understand. Can't figure out why there are rave reviews. The only thing I enjoyed was the descriptions of the underground subway stations in New York. I'm not sure people outside the metropolitan area would understand all the references to New York City. The book is abo...
Bright and Shiny Shiny
Bright and Shiny Shiny rated it 15 years ago
I loved this book-right from the start!
Bright and Shiny Shiny
Bright and Shiny Shiny rated it 15 years ago
I loved this book-right from the start!
brandonsears
brandonsears rated it 15 years ago
I didn't "get" this book. I know that they tried to capture the mind of a schizophrenic..but..it was just all over the place. I know..I know..I guess that's the point but really, I didn't understand what this was going for.I had the same feeling reading this that I had when I was making my way thr...
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