Rezension zu Stuff I've Been Reading von Nick Hornby
100 % Nick Hornby
von rumble-bee
Kurzmeinung: Ist zur Hälfte identisch mit dem Band "More Baths, Less Talking". Das hätte ich vorher gerne gewusst. Ansonsten: gut wie immer!
Rezension
rumble-beevor 10 Jahren
The only reason why I can't give this edition 5 full stars is the following fact: this book is not "new" as the editor says. At least in part. Half of this book is identical with "More Baths, Less Talking", which appeared earlier, I believe. The "More Baths..."- book covers a time period from May 2010 up to November/December 2011. And so does "Stuff I've Been Reading". But, I have to admit, it also includes Nick's columns from August 2006 - September 2008, which didn't appear anywhere before (to my knowledge).
Apart from that, this is 100 % pure Nick Hornby! I especially liked the fact that the reader gains insight into Hornby's private life, into his work schedule, his character, his views. Sometimes, the books he reads are really secondary - his style always (!) comes first. And this is marvellous entertainment, but not without seriousness.
Sometimes I really would have liked to actually hear more (!) about the books he read. He tends to cover them in broad strides, generalizing here and there, and - most of the time - simply stating if he liked them or not, and for which reasons. As I said - you should not read this if you are looking for serious literary analysis or reading recommendations! Especially if you are from the continent. Most of the books he reads I have never ever heard about here. But this book can be really fun if you are ready for surprises and detours.
Apart from that, this is 100 % pure Nick Hornby! I especially liked the fact that the reader gains insight into Hornby's private life, into his work schedule, his character, his views. Sometimes, the books he reads are really secondary - his style always (!) comes first. And this is marvellous entertainment, but not without seriousness.
Sometimes I really would have liked to actually hear more (!) about the books he read. He tends to cover them in broad strides, generalizing here and there, and - most of the time - simply stating if he liked them or not, and for which reasons. As I said - you should not read this if you are looking for serious literary analysis or reading recommendations! Especially if you are from the continent. Most of the books he reads I have never ever heard about here. But this book can be really fun if you are ready for surprises and detours.