Once More
October 19th, 2009Alright, this fuckin book A Fraction of the Whole is turning out to be the most amazing book I have ever read. Who is this fuggin guy? It is so micro detailed with style and deep meaning and experience that it would not surprise me to hear that it was actually a project involving like forty writers and then the single greatest editor in the history of the english language. Really! Who is this fuckin guy?
I am exactly as exasperated whilst reading it as I am by Oscar Wilde or PG Wodehouse. Or fuggin Shakespeare for that matter. But its modern. Its all that, and in the language I most understand.
Jesus. You gotta see this to believe it.
COURTNEY TAYLOR-TAYLOR
9 Comments
Lany says: Wow Courtney….I haven’t gotten as excited over a book since, well, I can’t remember when. Unfortunately, my last few cracks at spontaniously buying books turned out to be a waste of time and money.( which is why I was seeking advice from you and Joe, as you both really seem to know your books inside and out). I love it when the writer has the natural ability to take one away in their writing. I also love deep thinkers as I love to analyze and am amazed when one can pose as a challenge. That is such a thrill. I believe you when you say this is a good book as you seem to be very deep yourself. Thank you again for the review.
martine says: Dear Dear Courtney, i can’t believe you are so close talking to us .. i think so much of you listen to you and read you and you’re so important to make my loving world a perfect one ! well… i’m so lazy, the last and only books i’ve got are “Jim The Boy” and “A fraction of The Whole.”. see ..
i’m so happy you enjoy it…
merci de tout mon coeur je vous aime
Kieran says: I bought the book at Chapters after your recommendation the other day, and I’m about 30 pages in. Fantastic book
sarah says: your enthusiasm rubbed off on me ! i wanna read this book and i’ll do it ! thank you Courtney for sharing this, that’s very precious. Nowdays, it’s so rare to read those kind of things bout a book and the see those feelings just by reading a book so thank you again to share those kind of things with us.
love !
martine says: ‘ve read fourteen pages..( ref.to Irving ,i’ve read on critics.. hum great) … vite la suite !
merci merci !
Jim says: Ya picked my copy up yesterday. What a voice on this guy! Not sure if i want to read slow and savor or tear through it in a couple o sleepless days. Thanks for the heads up court.
martine says: Dear Courtney, owing to a stupid bad flue lol ! i’ve just finished it , wouldn’t have thought so quickly ! amazing brilliant style, very moving and so funny. adventures.
Merci !
You’re a fantastic person .
Mike says: I just ordered it on Amazon- I hope its good. I am always worried about when people prop something up like this (movie, book, etc)- and I get it…and I am like- ummm…yeah…
I am sure it will great…LOL
Andy says: Best book I’ve read in a long while. Unique – funny, great and ironic plot twists and thought-provoking. Keep the recos coming! Really appreciate this tip – almost as much as a new Dandy Warhols record!
