The Adventures of Augie March
Saul Bellow
1953
Around 600 pages
By the time this List is over, you will have had to read seven posts that can be summarized as "I don't vibe with Bellow." If we were dating, I would have to send one of those vague "it just didn't work out" texts. Unfortunately, the Book refuses to see other people, so I have to keep reading Bellow's novels even if I don't find them enjoyable.
This coming of age stories centers on Augie March, who just kind of bums around. He has a string of romances with varying levels of successes, and does random jobs when he needs money. Like many people in their early adulthood, he struggles with motivation and commitment. I thought I would relate to Augie more, given that his lack of direction is very accessible, but there's something about Bellow's writing that I find really dry.
Four more Bellows to go! Oh well, I have more time to put my finger on why I don't like this guy.
RATING: **---
Interesting Facts:
Modern Library's 81st best novel of the twentieth century. As if.
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