http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2005-2007 by the authors Mon, 5 May 2008 14:43:42 EDT http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/05/02/225222.php#comment-715583 Glen, I did like the book, but it's not Lethem's best work. If you'd like a better example of his work that weaves musical references into his fiction, read "The Fortress of Solitude," it's much better. 715583@blogcritics.org Mon, 5 May 2008 14:43:42 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/05/02/225222.php#comment-715144 I couldn't really tell whether you liked this book or not, but the subject matter certainly sounds interesting enough. As a music guy, I always like it when literary typews weave musical references into their writing, betraying their inner frustrated rock star in the process (Stephen King is a guy who always does this to great effect -- I mean can ya' tell he likes the Ramones and AC/DC?). Anyway, good review Kevin. And it sounds like a good read too. -Glen 715144@blogcritics.org Fri, 2 May 2008 23:00:00 EDT