I'm reading this at the moment, and will bookcross (not sure how yet) once it's finished. I've read the first two parts and am taking a break before part three. So far, I'm not exactly enjoying it, but the writing is good.

Reserved for KarenZero - to be sent out w/c 28 May 2007.

I've just reached the end of The New York Trilogy and am feeling both baffled and exhilarated. The book is clever and well-written, but very confusing. Auster is playing games with the reader; sometimes I felt like a participant in his games, but sometimes I was only an observer. The issues of identity (and identity crisis) made it hard to get to know any of the characters - and although this was clearly the intention, I found it stopped me connecting with the novel fully. I liked the questioning and uncertainty, but found it unsettling.

I'll post the book this afternoon by surface mail. I hope it doesn't take too long to arrive, and that you enjoy it, KarenZero!

Arrived safely!! Thanks for sharing it, Nell-Lu.
This one was on my wishlist so I am looking forward to reading it. The only other book I've read by Auster is "Leviathan" but I enjoyed it.

Thanks again!