I'm still in the process of reading this book. It is a bit tough for me to get through. It is interesting... however, the main character tends to go off on wild fantasies and does things like makes up a word and wonders what it actually means all while sitting on a park bench at night about to dose off while he hasn't eaten in 3 days.
Has anyone else out there read this book?
In your opinion, does it get better?
Lets hear your thoughts!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Hunger by Knut Hamsun
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Hunger is far and away my favorite book ever, and have read it at least ten times. What specifically about it isn't working for you?
Pete,
Thanks for your comment.
I think what is not working for me the most is the structure. I like having chapters. Right now I have "Part"[s] of 40-55ish pages with very few "****" breaks in the writing. Also what is hard for me is that I know nothing of Norway. It is a bit hard for me to say some of the names or know what they are in relation to one another. For instance, I don't know how far the woods are from the place where he is originally staying. Is it far? Does it take a long time?
I AM enjoying it, but it is a little slow for me right now. I will be reading it until the finish!
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