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pia_de_e's review against another edition
3.0
The Seven Good Years of the title refer to the years between when the author's son was born and when his father passed away. These are short essays that refer to his daily life and the struggles of living in a country that is mostly in a state of war.
Though I did find them interesting, I was expecting more depth, perhaps? It felt like they were written fast and easily, and not much more. I had read reviews about this book and author, and was certainly expecting something else.
Though I did find them interesting, I was expecting more depth, perhaps? It felt like they were written fast and easily, and not much more. I had read reviews about this book and author, and was certainly expecting something else.
buttercupita's review against another edition
3.0
Keret's humor gibes with mine, and the economy of the stories is impressive. A few moments made a strong impression (the micro-house in Poland, the longing to emulate his older brother, the description of air travel), and there were excellent reminders of what it is like to live in Israel (which seems like an increasingly comparable experience in the states). But at the finish, it doesn't feel substantial enough to warrant more stars.
rissaur's review against another edition
4.5
I loved the versatility of this book. It transitions from comical to vulnerable to hearbreaking so well.
bibliobrandie's review against another edition
5.0
I loved every story. Some made me laugh, others made me cry.
We had to look up the narrow house during book club, it's even more narrow than I had imagined.
http://www.greenprophet.com/2012/10/photos-etgar-kerets-uber-skinny-house-in-poland/
We had to look up the narrow house during book club, it's even more narrow than I had imagined.
http://www.greenprophet.com/2012/10/photos-etgar-kerets-uber-skinny-house-in-poland/
michellechien930's review against another edition
4.0
I've been getting into memoirs lately and this is such an interesting read!
barizley's review against another edition
3.0
The author’s hyperbolic style made me laugh multiple times. His parents’ Holocaust stories were devastating and made the book’s underlying humor that much more impressive. Still, it felt like a very weird time for me to read this book (a book club pick). Current events took me out of the story A LOT. Some parts that were meant to be charming I found very upsetting.