The new Ian McEwan is quite good. The English Patient was not. Michael Ondaatje seems not to let his sense of humour get involved in his novels, and I think that's unfortunate. It worked alright in Anil's Ghost, but it's a touchy business this gossamer prose light as swan farts.
What next? Either Ian Rankin (the new one or Fleshmarket Close) or Vendela Vida's new book. Or one of the 3 Cormac McCarthy novels I have lying around unread.
What else? My Morning Jacket's live album, Okonokos is wonderful.
What next? Either Ian Rankin (the new one or Fleshmarket Close) or Vendela Vida's new book. Or one of the 3 Cormac McCarthy novels I have lying around unread.
What else? My Morning Jacket's live album, Okonokos is wonderful.
obd:
I've still got quite the pile on my nightstand. That may make the list though. What are the McCarthy novels?