THE SHARDS BY BRET EASTON ELLIS BOOK REVIEW
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- Опубліковано 19 лис 2022
- THE SHARDS BY BRET EASTON ELLIS BOOK REVIEW
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THE SHARDS BY BRET EASTON ELLIS BOOK REVIEW
I just finished the Shards and found it very enjoyable and not at all boring.
I loved it
Just finished myself and I agree with you. First you don’t need to read American Psycho or Less than Zero to enjoy this book. They are not the same characters and don’t apply to the story at all.
Second even though the book is long and sometimes boring bee sprinkles in his dark material instead of just holding it til the second half and bombarding is like with it like American Psycho.
OP misses the main point which is given by the end and seems to have his mind made up before even finishing it. Did he even talk about the books ending at all?
@@noisez13000 I agree, there is no reason to read Less Than Zero or Amer. Psycho in order to understand or get the Shards. They are completely different stories.
I honestly never really found the Shards boring. I guess there may have been some slower parts but the characters, the settings, the tension and pacing was great. My only problem with the story was the ending but i'm still mulling that over in my head. Overall I found the book to be enjoyable and could have easily read another 300 pages.
I didn’t discuss the end as I was reviewing the book a month before public release.
@@joefpsunset I as well am a little confused about the ending. at first i thought i understood and then he said some things that was like wtf
Thanks Kieran! Great review! I'll be giving that a miss. Love the jumper!!!
I get the impression from the books and from interviews that his entire ouvre is one large attempt to come to terms with both his youth and his terrible relationship with his father. Fascinating guy who I actually feel quite sorry for in an obscure kind of way; he's clearly troubled and has spoken about his depression and drink/drug abuse. Kind of the Trent Reznor of American letters.
Coul have been called The Sharts, by Rated R.L. Stine. Giving it Less Than Zero, makes Lunar Park look like Moby Dick.
To each there own, but I thought it was great honestly and worthy of a quick reread.
I’m 1/3 way through the shards and I’m loving it. I grew up in 80’s LA and this is the most accurate portrayal of the entire feeling of that time I’ve ever read. Im going to re-read less than zero next, haven’t read it in ages. I’ll likely read American Psycho as well. I love the style of the shards and it’s worth it for me, for the cultural references alone. I was a kid who grew up in Beverly Hills and went to high school in the mid 80’s. This is like reading my life. It’s actually throwing me into a depression of nostalgic melancholy and a total fever dream like memory of everything, both good and bad. I enjoyed your review very much though we disagree.
Interesting review. He actually wrote it in a year, his fastest write to date.
I treated this book like a tour through the posh, crazy seventies.
Reading it now and loving it!
😊
This book absolutely shocked me. There’s one particular death that the details made me queasy. Yes it’s long and I do agree overly detailed but definitely not boring
Might not bother with this one. I very much liked American Psycho, and have been considering indulging in more of Ellis' work (after I finish with Colin Dexter.) But if it's a bit boring, I'll probably skip.
But will probably read Less Than Zero eventually.
Its excellent..the guardian has a good review of it..also has its own spotify playlist..
Broski didn’t even get Robert Mallory’s name right
😅😅😅
It happens. But what’s a missing R between strangers, eh?
DISAGREE. of course there’s a narrative. And it’s Robert MALLORY, not MALOY. Why do you need to reveal the plot?
Oh I like this comment style. You’re more than welcome to DISAGREE. I just care for Ellis’ LATER works.
Why did I reveal the plot? Because I felt like I should. What would you’ve structured the review as?
Boring? I found it absolutely THRILLING!! Like a pageturner in vibes idk i cant explain it. I mean yeah no narrative but the atmosphere is just immaculate
I’ve defo discovered I’m in the minority 🤣 But at least everyone agrees it’s better than Imperial Bedrooms
Thanks Kieran! I just heard about his new book and was super excited. Unfortunately it sounds like it’s really not worth reading. What other authors would you suggest instead? Cheers
I really though it was great..not so much all the back door action but whatever. ..great read..theres a Shards sound track on spotify fyi ..
Just finished the book, excellent review!
Awesome, thank you!
How’d you find it!
Quite boring, definitely skippable if you've read his other novels 🤷♀️
This book obviously wasn’t for, you. You’re pronouncing Roberts surname incorrectly, nevertheless thanks for taking the time to offer a perspective.
Ah dang. I'll still check it out as I grew up reading his stuff so if I never read it, it'll just bug me.
Dudes a mega hipster. Book was great.
@@noisez13000 what makes a mega hipster?
Bennington. Prestigious. LOL!
It's a school rich people send their kids who weren't smart or motivated enough to get into Ivy League schools to.
I hate Bret Easton Ellis's books but for some reason I've read 3 of them. Who needs narrative when you are so self obsessed. I will never read another one.
Sounds fascinating but the violence in American Psycho was too much for me 😅
Is it not against your muslim faith to read this kind of book..just curious as theres a lot of explicit sex in the book..
Lol. I'm kind obsessed with BEE so I'm in whether anything happens or not! 😂Siân
Seem to be the only person in the comments who liked less than zero 😅 if the new book is as wank as you say maybe I should just get it from the library instead
AHHHHHH VIENNAAAAAAA
I don’t think it was as bad as imperial bedrooms but do agree it was too long!! And I thought the constant song naming reminded me of Psycho lol. Thank u for letting me force this experience on u 🤪
@@RachelLouiseAtkin oh it’s not as bad as IB, that would be a feat and a half 😂
I really don't want to read American Psycho. And I thought since I've read The Secret History (and loved it), I can give Less Than Zero a miss.
I guess I'll skip this one too.
Hmmm a fictionalized memoir about a guy writing a real book that I hated 🤔 I'm good.
I see you catching some flack here. Can I just say that I completely agree. This book is sooooooo dull and shallow and meaningless and not in that cool Camus way either. Snooze fest
I'm not an Ellis fan. Less Than Zero was not impressive.
Then why the fuck are you here?
Great argument…lol
and now I know 😑..thank you for this 🤍