Title: Good but Not for Everyone
Product review: I read Independence Day after having read The Sportswriter, the first Frank Bascombe novel, a couple of years ago. I liked a lot about the book: the poetic writing, the description (Ford's top talent, in my opinion) and the journey into Frank's head. Sometimes, however, Frank's detached narration (characteristic of his striving for normalcy in the "Existence Period," I suppose) is off-putting and overly languorous. Dialog is not Ford's strength, either.If you've read other reviews of this book, you know that many people love Ford and almost as many hate him. Whether you are at one of these poles or in between depends upon what you value and where you are in life. If you like character-driven fiction that paints scenes slowly and examines inner lives rather than following a strong plot, check out first The Sportswriter then Independence Day.
Would you say this review depicts the product in a flattering or unflattering light?
