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Patrick Nathan

Autor von Some Hell: A Novel

10 Werke 87 Mitglieder 4 Rezensionen

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I loved Some Hell, the debut novel by Patrick Nathan. A father’s suicide and how it impacts his wife and three children, one of who is gay, makes for fast paced absorbing reading. The stunning writing propels the novel through a perilous last act that almost undoes the richly rewarding characters. I was stuck to the book until the very end when the author went with an off the rails ending. I am hoping he’ll have a stronger editor on his next publication.
 
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GordonPrescottWiener | 2 weitere Rezensionen | Aug 24, 2023 |
"Quaint" sums it up, despite such potential to problematize and subvert. Very "safe" first novel by a gay author — odd publisher for this one. This is like a wanna-be St. Aubyn, but for his skill and his satire and his nuance.
 
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proustitute | 2 weitere Rezensionen | Apr 2, 2023 |
In this unique and interesting criticism of our current lives Patrick Nathan makes us stop and really think about what is going on around us. Images are constantly flying towards us before we have time to react digest another then another. We are used to it, so it seems harmless, normal even and so we fail to realize that we are losing our ability to think critically about the world and everything in it, including ourselves. Pulling from photography, social media, art and his own personal experience we are shown not only how problematic our current culture is, but teaches us how to step back look around and regain control of your self.

Brilliantly researched and a truly fascinating read Image Control is a book unlike any I've come across before yet it has inspired me to keep digging in order to improve upon the life in which we live.

If you like to challenge yourself, question common practices, or simply like to learn about the idea's fueling and influencing society this book is perfect for you!

3.5 out of 5 stars in my opinion, yet still highly recommended. If this concept intrigues you, don't hesitate to pick it up and dive in. You wont be disappointed.

Thank you to netgalley and publishers for providing an advance e-copy of this book so that I may share my honest opinion.
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chasingholden | Apr 26, 2022 |
I can't recall the last time I enjoyed a book so much but hated the ending with such intensity. Patrick Nathan's debut novel is simply riveting. The author brilliantly paves a path into the mind of a tormented teenager. The complex characters in "Some Hell" are skillfully developed. The story is beautifully told. But the ending -- at least for me -- was incredibly disappointing. I won't divulge the punchline, but I found myself shaking my head and muttering, "Really?" Still, I can't wait to read Nathan's future works. He's definitely a talent.… (mehr)
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brianinbuffalo | 2 weitere Rezensionen | Mar 26, 2018 |

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10
Mitglieder
87
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#211,168
Bewertung
½ 3.3
Rezensionen
4
ISBNs
10

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