As With All His Works; You Love It or Hate It
937397
Firstly, I like artsy fartsy music, so it should come to no surprise to the reader that I really like this cd.  Every song is weird in its own strange way.  Be prepared for some very unusual music if you should buy this cd.  Mostly, I like this though because it is music.  As far as I know, in the techno genre Aphex Twin was the original artist that tried to make music via computer that was also skillful and thought provoking, appealing to college students, and even geeks like me that don't like any other techno artist.  Maybe there are other good techno artists by now, but Aphex is the original, and probably the best.  The reason I don't give this 5 stars is that I don't believe that it is timeless.  Computer technology will likely evolve and I Care Because You Do will probably become dated, in favor of better written music.  Though I love them, these songs just aren't 5 star quality.
1327063
Some people just have "it". It's hard to describe what "it" is, but you know it when you see it. David Boyne has "it". He talks about his shortcomings in his books (and even the title of this one starts out with his usual self deprecation) but he is so talented with his words, it's no wonder he's been up for numerous awards--and a successful writer. I'm a fan and plan to get the entire collection.
4108009
I have read a couple of Menapace's books. It seems, for me at least, to be a mixed bag. I either really like his stuff, or I hate it. This one I liked, although it was an uncomfortable read to say the least. I admit to reading a little too quickly over some of the "squicky" parts (I really don't like reading about violence towards animals or old people, let's just leave it at that). The psychological aspect of the book is riveting, and when you get to the end and you find out a little more about the antagonist and his ultimate desire (to be studied as a disturbing anomaly, basically), a bombshell drops that is just literary gold.
3558069
Love it. Such an interesting period in his career as he switched from abstract to realism-based and a decade later, back again. The critics hated it at the time but I think the work is beautiful in retrospect.
4289101
I happen to be one that loves his works. And this was one I had not seen before. Enjoyable reading
1438244
Best Thing he's written, and that's saying a lot.

Book is constructed like a piece of music, not clear to me if opera or symphonic.  Definitely has movements, feels like it starts with an overture.
Have read it twice. It was even better the second time.
4793279
'Yes' is usually taken to be an affirmation. Thomas Bernhard cleverly subverts its meaning, his 'yes' becomes a cipher of nihilism and self-destruction. His stream of consciousness flows as beautifully as ever, narrators and characters are as miserable as you would expect, and of course Austria is the usual pathetic and bleak backwater where lives shrivel and rot. 'Yes' is a perfect device for the delivery of Bernhard's vitriol against the small-mindedness of his compatriots and life-denying modernity.
If you are  angry, you will love this book. If you are suicidal, you should probably avoid it.
772586
A fun and engaging read...but it's not the Stand or 11/63. If you haven't yet read his earlier stuff, start there. If you're a longtime fan, you won't be disappointed...but you may not find yourself making comparisons to his best stuff.
2148126
One of my favorite artists -- his work is rich and enjoyable.  If you have not heard his work you are  in for a treat.
877271
I love the detail in all his characters.  You really begin to love them or hate them.
Love the history.
1789605
I am a fan of the composer and I Love his works. All of them are worth a Listen. Classical it is !
3921458
The way Hamilton writes and as much as he writes, I'll be happy reading his work, and almost exclusively, until the day I die.  I'm going to leave all the fancy analysis to more competent folks.

If reading one complete story in one lone book is more to your liking, stay away from Hamilton's work.  There really is no comparison to the complexity and depth Hamilton employs as his literay operas unfold.

Yes, his work is generaly difficult to start, (usually takes 200+ pages), but please do yourself a favor and hang in there.  If you can, you will be rewarded beyond your expectations.
2684266
I loved it...just read all of his books if you like complex plots and lots of detail.
3668603
Like all of his books this is not the first book of his that I have read love his work.
162629
By my calculation this autor is quite old...

I wonder how much of "his" works he actually writes...Just saying.

Ex fan
452267
A writer of tremendous integrity, Buechner opens the book with an acknowledgment that this is not one of his great novels, but is, in fact a miscellany.  It is the stuff from which other material could be developed.  Some is reflective, and much is the stuff of his life - the ground from which creativity flows.  I enjoyed the book tremendously, because Buechner has always challenged me.  Good read, short. I would give it a 5, but that should be reserved for his other works, like Godric, or The Clown in the Belfry.
3701549
Not his best, but still good considering it was an earlier work. My goal is to read every one of his books!