- Hardcover: 202 pages
- Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) (23 July 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0151015147
- ISBN-13: 978-0151015146
- Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 13.7 x 2 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 139,385 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Compelling concept lost under laborious prose.
15 July 2009
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I was very interested in reading "Little Fingers" because the synopsis sounded intriguing. The rave reviews the book garnered in its native Romania also increased its appeal, as I'm always interested in experiencing new types of literature.
Sadly, the book was an exhausting read. Glimmers of a compelling story are there, but it was very hard to pull them out with the way in which the text was composed. I suspect the English translation may be to blame, although it's certainly possible this is the way Florian writes in his native tongue. For instance, several pages would go by without a paragraph break and sentences were often constructed in very odd ways.
This book would be appealing to those readers who relish a challenge or enjoy unconventional writing. If you're taste leans more towards conventional literature, you might want to explore other books.
Sadly, the book was an exhausting read. Glimmers of a compelling story are there, but it was very hard to pull them out with the way in which the text was composed. I suspect the English translation may be to blame, although it's certainly possible this is the way Florian writes in his native tongue. For instance, several pages would go by without a paragraph break and sentences were often constructed in very odd ways.
This book would be appealing to those readers who relish a challenge or enjoy unconventional writing. If you're taste leans more towards conventional literature, you might want to explore other books.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Tough sledding
12 July 2009
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I like a challenging read and I really get into international mystery stories--there are some great ones being published these days. Sorry to say that I didn't find "Little Fingers" falling into that category. Too unstructured to be enjoyable. And a sense that the translation didn't do the book complete justice.
On the plus side, there is some rich, evocative language here. But the extreme density of the writing style left me feeling like I was groping through a labyrinth in pitch darkness most of the time. It just wasn't a pleasurable read. I'll bet others will disagree and find this thoroughly satisfying because of the challenge.
On the plus side, there is some rich, evocative language here. But the extreme density of the writing style left me feeling like I was groping through a labyrinth in pitch darkness most of the time. It just wasn't a pleasurable read. I'll bet others will disagree and find this thoroughly satisfying because of the challenge.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
A quirky but perplexing Romanian novel
25 Jun 2009
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This is a quirky Romanian novel written in a style I found funny but very perplexing. I didn't necessarily hate it but I can't say that I liked it and I don't think it rates 3 stars either.
The book does not read easily with long sentences, rambling and difficult to follow. It is a translation from the Romanian language and I wondered if perhaps something was lost in translation. The characters are colorful and their stories interesting even if the narratives are a bit confusing.
It's a very short novel and maybe I would appreciate it more after a second reading but unfortunately it didn't engage me enough to even consider rereading it.
The book does not read easily with long sentences, rambling and difficult to follow. It is a translation from the Romanian language and I wondered if perhaps something was lost in translation. The characters are colorful and their stories interesting even if the narratives are a bit confusing.
It's a very short novel and maybe I would appreciate it more after a second reading but unfortunately it didn't engage me enough to even consider rereading it.
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