http://thelongestchapter.com/2010/02/02/trial-lawyer-walking-the-unnamed-joshua-ferris/ Literary fiction, poetry, first editions, classics... Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:05:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://thelongestchapter.com/2010/02/02/trial-lawyer-walking-the-unnamed-joshua-ferris/#comment-197 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:23:45 +0000 http://thelongestchapter.com/?p=4142#comment-197 The more I reflect on this book, the more I see the messages about health, how we take it for granted, and what the protagonist considers his “inalienable right to good health.” Lots to think about, if you read it.

]]> http://thelongestchapter.com/2010/02/02/trial-lawyer-walking-the-unnamed-joshua-ferris/#comment-196 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:26:59 +0000 http://thelongestchapter.com/?p=4142#comment-196 Thanks for the warning. I usually like books that I can compassionately connect with the characters — hence no more Raymond Carver! — so I will approach this one with caution. But I am intrigued with the premise, and if the writing is enjoyable, I might take the plunge.

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