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plumboz
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I have been trying to get into what I had heard and read is a very funny novel by Kingsley Amis. So far I've got to say I'm not getting the appeal. Is anyone a fan of Mr. Amis? Is there another of his books that might be a better place to start? Best, Alan
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If you don't enjoy Lucky Jim, then cross Kingsley Amis off your list. It's his best book. I think it's terrific, though these days I'm slightly put off by the old mysoginist he became, traces of which are detectable in Lucky Jim. His late work is less rewarding, and something weird happened to his sentence structure, so you had to read everything twice to get the meaning. Also his language became impoverished when four-letter-words became acceptable. In my opinion.
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plumboz
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Thanks, Lexi. Guess I'll give a try to that new book Tolkien took out of the sock drawer and polished up after he died. Or maybe I'll just reread my favorite Barbara Cartland stuff. Nah, that always makes me cry. Best, Alan
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I like his son's work. I think Money by Martin Amis is one of his best. Waterstones bookstore is including it in their 'best books' of the past 25 years.
Ted
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Timber Beast
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Still I like a quote of his. " If you can't annoy somebody, there's little point in writing." I think I'll go of and write that review now.
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