Sunday, May 2, 2010

The Unnamed

Tim Farnsworth walks. He walks out of meetings and out of bed. He walks in sweltering heat and numbing cold. He will walk without stopping until he falls asleep, wherever he is. This curious affliction has baffled medical experts around the globe--and come perilously close to ruining what should be a happy life. Tim has a loving family, a successful law career and a beautiful suburban home, all of which he maintains spectacularly well until his feet start moving again.


What drives a man to stay in a marriage, in a job? What forces him away? Is love or conscience enough to overcome the darker, stronger urges of the natural world? 

Joshua Ferris' second novel started out very interesting but lost me near the end. I was hoping for some sort of resolution rather it kept getting worse. I just didn't get it.

7 comments:

Brooke from The Bluestocking Guide said...

I know exactly what you mean. I think the book was supposed to be symbolic.

Staci said...

I read another not so favorable review of this one so this one won't be on any lists of mine! Thanks always to your thoughts!

Lisa said...

This seems to be one of those books that people either love or hate. Think I'm going to pass on it until I run out of things I'd rather read. Like that's ever going to happen!

Kathleen said...

I've heard mixed reviews on this one but I still want to read it. I'm just too intrigued by the premise not to give it a try.

Mel (He Followed Me Home) said...

The premise sounds interesting but kinda depressing - glad I passed on it now!

Sandra said...

Sorry it wasn't an enjoyable story for you. I agree with Kathleen's comment, I have to read it to see what's what. Thanks for an honest review.

Anonymous said...

Think I'll skip this one.

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