Oscar Wao: Angie's review

I'm incredibly delayed in posting this, but in contrast to the Oscar Wao love-fest, I thought I'd share the perspective of someone who found the book to be a bit overrated.

I began reading The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz with very high expectations. It has received tons of critical acclaim (including receiving the Pulitzer Prize), and is raved about by a number of friends whose literary opinions I hold in high regard. I knew nothing about the book itself, though, and when I thoroughly enjoyed the beginning chapters I thought I was in for a treat. Unfortunately I found it really never went anywhere, and I think it'll be one of those books that I don't think about much now that I'm through with it.

My full review is here. I'd love to hear why you felt differently!