The Silver Linings Playbook: A Novel (urspr publ 2008; utgåvan 2012)

Enjoyable but not exactly light-hearted like you might think it will be. ( )

Although there was a lot of repetition in Pat's narrative of his life, I felt it it fit the concept of a person coming from a mental institution and trying to figure out his part in the real world. His compulsion to exercise was a bit over done. Understood the infatuation with a football team, amazed at the part his therapist played into that part of the story with the Asian Invasion bus. Enjoyed the part of his performance of the dance and his interpretation of the novels he was reading. What happened to his former wife Nikki was not what I expected. Never understood Tiffany's part in the story until the end. ( )

It has been a month since I finished this novel, and Pat Peoples is still vivid in my memory. Regardless of anything else I might feel about a story, that means something. I just put the book on my wife's bookshelf. I only do that when I know she is going to like it. I don't want to ruin my reputation at home for being a source of great recommendations. That I was willing to do that means something as well. I rooted for Pat. In an odd way, Pat was someone I could relate to. The pro football aspect of the story was way too much for me, but putting that side this was an enjoyable read. ( )

Excellent read. Though I loved mystery and thrillers but enjoyed this book. Now I want to watch the movie now to see whether book is better or movie :) ( )

Usually when I dislike a book, I'll donate it to one of those neighborhood "little libraries" or hand it off to a friend who might like it more than me. Never before have I tossed one straight into the trash can. But I guess there's a first time for everything. Happy garbage day! ( )