Frecossais Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Has anyone read Kate Atkinson's books about Jackson Brodie? To my mind she is one of the funniest and most literate of writers. I find myself continually saying to my OH, "Listen to this" and reading out another gem of a phrase or sentence. I like the way her main character, Jackson Brodie bumbles his way through his life, not quite able to face up to his awful childhood, and I like learning more and more about him in every book.I'm reading "Started early, took my dog" just now. It took some getting into because it darts from character to character and past to present, but I can't put it down now. Atkinson's wit and observations are spot-on! A must read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virginia.c Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Like you i began 'started early' but found that i couldn't get into it. I gave up though, maybe i should try again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babbles Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I'm about 4/5th through it, best to date as far as I'm concerned but agree its confusing to get into, I thought it was just me and bit over tired when I was reading it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeanS Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Just finished the latest one - Started early took my dog. It's the first I've read by her. I kept having to go back to remind myself who was who & why etc. Thought the ending could have been better. Book now in box ready for next brocante. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pommier Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 The first Kate Atkinson book I read was When will there be Good News, which I loved. I then read Behind the scenes at the Museum - that was even better! I also really enjoyed One Good Turn and Case Histories, though I wasn't as keen on Human Croquet and Emotionally Weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frecossais Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 [quote user="JeanS"]Just finished the latest one - Started early took my dog. It's the first I've read by her. I kept having to go back to remind myself who was who & why etc. Thought the ending could have been better. Book now in box ready for next brocante.[/quote]Methinks there's another book to come. I'm not sure whether it will explain Courtney, it will probably be just as confusing as Started early........... but I just liked the style once I got used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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