It’s a very American heavy list. I had the same feeling of Tommy Orange’s first book but I found Wandering Stars a progression from There, There and I enjoyed it more. He and Rachel Kushner are from the SF Bay Area. I loved The Flamethrowers from her but wasn’t moved by The Mars Room. I am hopeful it will return more to that earlier novel. I was surprised by the Sarah Perry’s inclusion on the list. I bought the Safe Keep on the trip last year and so I was happy to seeing it on this list. And I was also confused about it not being translated.
Oh, I want to know what you think about the safe keep. I was so confused about not being translated... I guess the author decided it was more commercial to write in English?? It is good to know that wandering area is better than there there, I might be persuaded if the library gets a copy...
I'm expecting for your video on the Booker Longlist 2024... I've only read the book 'Orbital' by Samanta Harvey. Very short book. It's only 144 pages..Espero leer más libros....😊
The only one I've already read is James, which I did really like - the humor is *way* turned down from The Trees, which I also thought was a bit too over-the-top in-your-face for me. James tends more to the ironic than the slapstick. Not sure it would appeal as much to non-Americans who haven't had Huckleberry Finn as literary canon. Of the others, Orbital and My Friends I'd already been looking forward to and definitely want to get to, and I seem to have already added Safekeeping and Stone Yard Devotional to my GR TBR, but don't remember doing it and will only prioritize if more reviews increase my interest. Creation Lake and Held I feel like could go either way, and will likewise wait for more feedback. I also thought Tommy Orange's first book was fine, but not rushing for this (which is both a pre-and sequel to the other). I low-key hated The Essex Serpent and really have no desire to ever read another Sarah Perry book. I've also heard the Messud is boring, and not excited at all by Headshot or Wild Houses; will give all those a pass. Playground isn't out for ages yet; I did love The Overstory so may get to that one when it's finally published.
@@erinh7450 interesting. I might reconsider James if my library gets it, but still not rushing to read it… I would love to know what you think of orbitals 😁
I thought the longlist was great. It's already leagues better than last year's. Sounds like you're impossible to please. Hope the new Powers book is one you'll love!
It’s a very American heavy list. I had the same feeling of Tommy Orange’s first book but I found Wandering Stars a progression from There, There and I enjoyed it more. He and Rachel Kushner are from the SF Bay Area. I loved The Flamethrowers from her but wasn’t moved by The Mars Room. I am hopeful it will return more to that earlier novel. I was surprised by the Sarah Perry’s inclusion on the list. I bought the Safe Keep on the trip last year and so I was happy to seeing it on this list. And I was also confused about it not being translated.
Oh, I want to know what you think about the safe keep. I was so confused about not being translated... I guess the author decided it was more commercial to write in English?? It is good to know that wandering area is better than there there, I might be persuaded if the library gets a copy...
I'm expecting for your video on the Booker Longlist 2024... I've only read the book 'Orbital' by Samanta Harvey. Very short book. It's only 144 pages..Espero leer más libros....😊
@@nadeemkhanreader did you like it???
@@drawyourbook876Este es un muy buen libro. Me gustó.....📚📕
not so excited..waiting to hear more.
@@curioushmm9027 same here…
The only one I've already read is James, which I did really like - the humor is *way* turned down from The Trees, which I also thought was a bit too over-the-top in-your-face for me. James tends more to the ironic than the slapstick. Not sure it would appeal as much to non-Americans who haven't had Huckleberry Finn as literary canon.
Of the others, Orbital and My Friends I'd already been looking forward to and definitely want to get to, and I seem to have already added Safekeeping and Stone Yard Devotional to my GR TBR, but don't remember doing it and will only prioritize if more reviews increase my interest. Creation Lake and Held I feel like could go either way, and will likewise wait for more feedback. I also thought Tommy Orange's first book was fine, but not rushing for this (which is both a pre-and sequel to the other). I low-key hated The Essex Serpent and really have no desire to ever read another Sarah Perry book. I've also heard the Messud is boring, and not excited at all by Headshot or Wild Houses; will give all those a pass. Playground isn't out for ages yet; I did love The Overstory so may get to that one when it's finally published.
@@erinh7450 interesting. I might reconsider James if my library gets it, but still not rushing to read it… I would love to know what you think of orbitals 😁
I thought the longlist was great. It's already leagues better than last year's. Sounds like you're impossible to please. Hope the new Powers book is one you'll love!
@@ht6743 😅 maybe the booker is just not my prize