Wild Animus
2 journalers for this copy...
In an amazing act of generosity, the publisher gave thousands of copies of this book away to Bookcrossers all over the world to read and release. I was very impressed to be sent it all the way from America!
It's not a brilliant book, but it's readable, and has an interesting story. I've heard some people complaining about the sex and drugs, but I don't really see the problem - it's set in the early 70s, so the drugs aren't exactly out of context (and anyway, I wouldn't say it was pro-drugs as such - it's a bit like the song "Sorted for E's and Whizz" by Pulp, it just documents the drug experience, without making a moral judgement one way or the other), and the sex scenes are a lot less explicit than those I'd expect in the average Jackie Collins novel. I suppose some people are just more sensitive to that sort of thing than I am. And as for the author espousing the philosophy of the main character, I'm not sure whether he does - I think it's left very open at the end as to whether he really finds his god, or if it's all just been some sort of drug-induced madness.
The "ram" sections are a bit difficult to read, and maybe could do with a bit of cutting down, but they do add to the story, and to the sense of Ransom's experiences. And it did take me quite a while to get into the story, but once I did, there was plenty there to keep me reading.
Anyway, worth a read, but I don't think it will ever be a classic.
Passing it on to ORNOT next.
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It's not a brilliant book, but it's readable, and has an interesting story. I've heard some people complaining about the sex and drugs, but I don't really see the problem - it's set in the early 70s, so the drugs aren't exactly out of context (and anyway, I wouldn't say it was pro-drugs as such - it's a bit like the song "Sorted for E's and Whizz" by Pulp, it just documents the drug experience, without making a moral judgement one way or the other), and the sex scenes are a lot less explicit than those I'd expect in the average Jackie Collins novel. I suppose some people are just more sensitive to that sort of thing than I am. And as for the author espousing the philosophy of the main character, I'm not sure whether he does - I think it's left very open at the end as to whether he really finds his god, or if it's all just been some sort of drug-induced madness.
The "ram" sections are a bit difficult to read, and maybe could do with a bit of cutting down, but they do add to the story, and to the sense of Ransom's experiences. And it did take me quite a while to get into the story, but once I did, there was plenty there to keep me reading.
Anyway, worth a read, but I don't think it will ever be a classic.
Passing it on to ORNOT next.
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Widget found this book floating in front of me, attached to FutureCat's hand. Widget said, "Oh," which drew my attention. I then took the book from FutureCat. Details later.
I'm going to read it. The book.
I may actually review this book seriously, depending on how scared I am of repercussions on the day. For now... it has a cover. And words. Lots of words. The words are inside the cover. Mostly.
I'm going to read it. The book.
I may actually review this book seriously, depending on how scared I am of repercussions on the day. For now... it has a cover. And words. Lots of words. The words are inside the cover. Mostly.
