Comments on: All the King’s Men by Robert Penn Warren

By: Trish

Trish — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:12:49 +0000

Yup Yup Yup. I feel the same way. I read this one last year (or two years ago?) and boy was it tough for me to get through (was supposed to read it in college and didn’t…). My thoughts in short: “So, did I like the book? I did like it. I didn’t love it. The language Warren uses throughout the book is at the same time beautiful and tedious.” Man, even reading through your review (and mind) again makes me want to pick it up again. How sick is that?

By: Bellezza

Bellezza — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:58:06 +0000

I loved this book, too!

By: carol

carol — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:46:30 +0000

Sounds like a wonderful book that I just don’t have to time or emotional energy to invest in. Thanks for the great review.

By: S. C. Green

S. C. Green — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:51:12 +0000

I read this book several years ago, and I completely agree with your review. I feel like I gained something by reading it, but will never pick the book up again. I was told by a classmate of mine that the reading became easier when accompanied with a glass of bourbon. In recollection, I think I would agree.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:43:42 +0000

I should really read it. I know I should! I’m from Louisiana and all – but I don’t know, I’ve always been too intimidated to start. One of these days…

By: Kristen M.

Kristen M. — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:04:34 +0000

I had to read this in high school and honestly don’t remember anything about it. But I hung on to it and probably should re-read it.

By: claire

claire — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:07:05 +0000

When you said it’s so beautiful, that did it. I’m reading this. I don’t care much for plot when the writing is that good.

By: Jenners

Jenners — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:42:52 +0000

Well that is an interesting assessment and recommendation I must say. I loved reading your thoughts and don’t know quite what to think about attempting it for myself! : )

By: Nymeth

Nymeth — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:14:39 +0000

I’m slowly (VERY slowly) making my way though the Pulitzer winners, so I’ll get to this at some point. I’ll make sure to pick a time when I can devote a lot of time and my full attention to it, though. It sounds like a demanding book, but well worth the effort.