Okay, so i am aware that this has probably been discussed in the past, and honestly, i did look through quite a few pages here.

i just wanted to get a bit of a discussion going.

i'm a bit over half way into the book, and pretty fucking disappointed. especially after how much i extremely loved KMJ.

a few questions:

does anyone know why Baer chose to swap between 3rd and 1st person POV's? for me it is so distracting and constantly pulling me out of the story.

also, it's annoying that this whole first half of the book seems to be an introduction. i wasn't expecting that, due to it being the second story in the trilogy. and i get that maybe he wants the story to be able to be read without having read KMJ. but, ughh!

and, i think my main gripe is that there is nothing in it pulling me into the story. there is nothing making me want to read on. every question that rises in my mind is basically answered in the next chapter/section.

I'm probably gonna tackle Infinite Jest next year and was thinking a better approach would be to read some of Wallace's short stories and essays first.

What's the best collection? They all rank about the same on Amazon...

First of all, *MILD SPOILERS*

Well, I read all the way to the end of the book, where it's suggested you read no further. I'm really considering never reading it, although the ending (w/ sussanah in NY) just made me sad, it sucked. Anyway, I finished to the point I mentioned about 24 hours ago, I couldn't sleep very early, the ending kept me up...

SOooo... What should I do?

(On another note, there's no book forum to post stuff like this in?!)

well, there's me. but who else?

for a while now i have been wanting to find some more australian authors that i dig. i have a few already:

Tim Winton - Short story collection 'The Turning', 'Cloudstreet', 'Dirt Music'

Luke Davies - 'Candy: a novel about love and addiction' this was made into an amazing feature film starring the late Heath Ledger.

Gabrielle Carey & Kathy Lette- 'Puberty Blues'

John Birmingham - 'He died with a Falafel in His Hand' which is super funny.

Max Barry - you know them all, right? 'Syrup' is all i've read but i'm keen to read 'company' and 'jennifer government'

that's about all i have to offer at this stage. like i said, i really would like to find some more that i might love.

suggestions...or just wanna talk about any of the authors i've mentioned?

Im starting off this month with Blur by Michelle Berry, nothing to do with the band.

Hey everyone,

I was wondering about Carlton Mellick III. I just read one of his short stories and I was wondering what everyone thinks of him. I personally enjoyed the story.

Which of his books would you recommend a newcomer to start out with?

Sorry if this topic has already been addressed. I have no idea how to search the forums.

I've been told the books by this writer are similar to Dan Brown books but a lot better, can anyone tell me if these books will please a Dan Brown fan?

I've just come across the man's name and thought I'd get a few of his books for someone for Christmas.

Any comments would be wonderful from people who have read any of his books. And also any similar books that you would recommend?

Cheers.