Thinks
David Lodge
This is a comedy of manners set on a university campus. A male
professor of cognitive science starts a relationship with a
visiting professor of creative arts. Lodge crams a lot into his
books and this one is no exception. Very insightful into
relationships, didn't want the book to end - really enjoyed it.
Andrew 30/6/02
A very good thought-provoking book which sparked lots of
conversations between Rory and I while trudging through French
rain on holiday. Thoroughly disliked and disapproved of the main
character and hated the way he spoke/thought about his wife and
children. The author is a great manipulator of his reader and
very skilled.
Doreen 28/7/02
Gill thought it was a bit lazy of Lodge to make one of the main
characters a writer. It's an intelligent, well-structured book
that addresses some big issues but Gill didn't find it "witty and
engrossing" as claimed on the cover.
Rory said he had enjoyed this book. Lodge writes about ideas
and books that Rory is interested in and although Lodge is
sometimes "showing off" with his writing he is good.
Gill 25/8/02
Jean normally likes David Lodge but thought that this was him
being too bloody clever and showing off. The whole thing didn't
work for her.
Jean 29/9/02
Bob had avoided David Lodge before as he thought he was a
"smart-arse". The university life scenario was a very familiar
theme. Nevertheless, he was entertained by and diverted by the
sub-themes, such as Artificial Intelligence.
Bob 3/11/02
By the same author
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