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A Meaningful Life
A Meaningful Life
Author: L. J. Davis
ISBN-13: 9781590173008
ISBN-10: 1590173007
Publication Date: 3/10/2009
Pages: 232
Rating:
  • Currently 2.3/5 Stars.
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2.3 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: NYRB Classics
Book Type: Paperback
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Pointless noodling around unbelievable, unlikeable characters, with no plot to speak of. I tried: I really, really tried, but about half-way through decided that life is too short ...

I REALLY wanted to like this. Having seen this mentioned in an article listing "forgotten gems and little known cult classics," I actually bought a copy, because it wasn't available from my local library. (Do I sound bitter? I'm sorry ...) Set in New York City, in the late 60s, early 70s, and described as a black comedy, I thought "What's not to love?" Well, let me count the ways ...