#618
Title: The Anthologist
Author: Nicholson Baker
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Year: 2008/2009
250 pages
A lovely novel consisting entirely of ruminations about writer's block, from which the protagonist/narrator suffers, with many forays into stories of regret and inadequacy in his romantic and professional lives, plus a great deal about his opinions on rhyme and scansion in English language poetry. If that doesn't sound appealing, go read something with car chases and explosions, but from my perspective this was an admirable novel. Excellent internal monologue, excellent character development, and an emotionally believable and satisfying conclusion.
A lovely novel consisting entirely of ruminations about writer's block, from which the protagonist/narrator suffers, with many forays into stories of regret and inadequacy in his romantic and professional lives, plus a great deal about his opinions on rhyme and scansion in English language poetry. If that doesn't sound appealing, go read something with car chases and explosions, but from my perspective this was an admirable novel. Excellent internal monologue, excellent character development, and an emotionally believable and satisfying conclusion.
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