Feb 14, 2007
Jess Walter, The Zero
This was a great novel. The mystery was gripping, the gimmick (our protagonist has “gaps” in his memory, so he appears to jump from situation to situation without knowing how he got there or what he’s doing there) works, and the political satire is satisfying. Going in, I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about a novel about the aftermath of 9/11, but this is the way to do it: irreverent, melancholy, and not-at-all-Clancy-esque.
I think a few of the mysteries remain unexplained a bit more than I’d like, but isn’t that just like life?
Didn’t you just start reading this, like, an hour ago? Even after 10 years I’m still stunned by how fast you read.
Glad to know this was a good read. Maybe I’ll pick it up sometime.
Hey, I hadn’t heard of that one yet…now I’m going to have to read it. Yay! I love having new books to read, thanks!