Behind the Scenes at the Museum
by Kate AtkinsonContemporary Fiction
1995 Whitbread Book of the Year
Rating: DNF
After 50 pages, I tossed this one aside. Didn't care for the narrator or annoying characters.
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I was intrigued by the cover of this book. I am glad that I didn't pick it up!
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I have to laugh at the violence you express when you don't like a book. lol It is never "put" it aside, it normally involves throwing. Just funny. Anyways, I have never had a desire to read this book, and now I really won't!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you for saying this! It seems everyone I know always raves about this book but I just couldn't stand it. Have you read Case Histories? Now that one I liked quite a bit.
ReplyDeleteI've got this one on my TBR shelf, and I will still read it, but my expectations will be tempered now - probably a good thing!
ReplyDeleteThat's no good! Like Lesley from A Life In Books, I have this one on my TBR shelf to read. And like Lesley, I'll give it a go and not expect too much.
ReplyDeleteStephanie - Me, too. Nothing like an interesting cover to grab my eye! Unfortunately, that's not always a good thing.
ReplyDeleteKailana - Glad to provide a little humor to you day. ;)
Iliana - Oh, good! It's always nice to hear my negative reviews re-affirmed by a well-read blog buddy. I haven't read Case Histories, but have heard good things about it. I'll try not to let this negative reaction spoil any future reads of Atkinson's books.
Lesley - Well, you never know. You may wind up loving it! I just wasn't in the mood for quirky, annoying characters. Could've been a timing thing. I look forward to your review.
Literary Feline - As I said to Lesley, you may wind up loving it. Wouldn't that be nice, especially if your expectations aren't set too high.
I read this book about 5 years ago after a friend of mine told me it was her favourite book of all time. I have to admit I struggled with it -- I didn't much enjoy it and have never been inclined to read anything else by Atkinson since.
ReplyDeleteI picked this one up after hearing great stuff about her book Case Histories and hearing good reviews of this one. I wasn't impressed and had to make myself finish it.
ReplyDeleteStill haven't picked up anything else by Atkinson since.
Kimbofo - Thanks for the reassurance that I'm not missing something spectacular! BTW, I stopped by your other blogs. I've only been to London once, but I'll enjoy the visiting via your blog. Lovely photos!
ReplyDeleteSuziQ - Ah, I guess I wasn't the only one who didn't care for it. I still want to read Case Histories, however. Perhaps she's improved over the years?