Comments on: The Sellout: A Novel https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/2016/03/the-sellout-a-novel/ Connecting Books and Readers One Review at a Time Sun, 23 Apr 2023 19:07:14 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Catherine https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/2016/03/the-sellout-a-novel/#comment-251670 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 02:09:18 +0000 http://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/?p=6136#comment-251670 In reply to Naomi.

Yup- go with the flow on it. It’s offensive and funny at the same time. Nothing PC about it, but speaks to the truth of a lot of matters.

]]> By: Naomi https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/2016/03/the-sellout-a-novel/#comment-251585 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 21:55:39 +0000 http://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/?p=6136#comment-251585 Great line: “If you struggle against it, you’re likely to either drown in the icy cold truths of bigotry or bash your brains out against the rocks of your own laughter at things that are not funny.” 🙂

]]> By: Catherine https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/2016/03/the-sellout-a-novel/#comment-251579 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 20:27:48 +0000 http://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/?p=6136#comment-251579 In reply to Lynn @ Smoke & Mirrors.

No, definitely not, Lynn. Beatty is making a very strong statement about society- in a way that can’t be ignored. Yes, it’s shocking but not just for the sake of shock. Having said that, I’m not sure it’s a book you would enjoy.

]]> By: Catherine https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/2016/03/the-sellout-a-novel/#comment-251577 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 20:26:13 +0000 http://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/?p=6136#comment-251577 In reply to Andi (@estellasrevenge).

It is provocative to say the least, Andi! Might be exactly what you need right now- just don’t be surprised if you feel squirmy while laughing.

]]> By: Tara @ Running 'N' Reading https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/2016/03/the-sellout-a-novel/#comment-251567 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 17:30:23 +0000 http://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/?p=6136#comment-251567 WOW. This sounds amazing. Like you, though, I begin to wonder why it sounds amazing and should I somehow be judging myself for thinking it sounds good – ha! I love, love, love the titles of these “rewritten” white classics; I may need to pick up a copy of this one, Catherine! Thanks so much for sharing it with us!

]]> By: Andi (@estellasrevenge) https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/2016/03/the-sellout-a-novel/#comment-251562 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 16:41:46 +0000 http://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/?p=6136#comment-251562 Whoooaaaaa. Gotta read it. Must must must.

]]> By: Deepika Ramesh https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/2016/03/the-sellout-a-novel/#comment-251561 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 16:08:24 +0000 http://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/?p=6136#comment-251561 This sounds like an intense read. I am still inspired to read it because 288-pages sounds good. Thank you for this wonderful post.

]]> By: Sarah's Book Shelves https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/2016/03/the-sellout-a-novel/#comment-251556 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 14:55:11 +0000 http://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/?p=6136#comment-251556 I think you did a great job with this review! I definitely would have struggled!

]]> By: Lynn @ Smoke & Mirrors https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/2016/03/the-sellout-a-novel/#comment-251547 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 11:34:44 +0000 http://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/?p=6136#comment-251547 Hmmm…although I had marked this as “to-read,” now I’m not so sure. I gather you felt it was worth the read, but I dunno… Sounds mildly disturbing and I’m not sure I would feel as if I gained anything positive by reading it. I feel as it might leave me feeling as if it had been written only for its ‘shock value.’ What would you say?

]]> By: crimeworm https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/2016/03/the-sellout-a-novel/#comment-251532 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 09:14:14 +0000 http://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/?p=6136#comment-251532 Absolutely fantastic review – and I can’t believe he fits all that into 288 pages! Wonder if it’ll come out in the UK?

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