Engine Summer: Review + Discussion

[@paulwilliams6913]

I haven’t yet read Engine Summer (though I have it on my shelves). I did write a chapter of my MA thesis on Crowley’s most celebrated novel, Little, Big, which is the most gorgeously-written book I’ve ever read. It certainly touches on a couple of similar themes as what you found in ES, though from very different angles. The Translator, his 2002 novel, is also wonderful, though too rarely read.

[@marianneguevara8279]

@@paulwilliams6913 Very cool that you included Crowley in your thesis! I’ve heard of Little, Big before and a friend of mine plans on reading it so it’s definitely going to be a book I get to in the future. As of right now The Deep will be my next Crowley. It’s his first book so that should be interesting. Thank you for watching and for the recommendation!

[@scoutdarpy4465]

I liked the excerpts you shared. I think there's a lot to learn as a writer from his style, insofar as postmodern books go. I may have to pick it up sometime; I'm still on that search for an author who shares a similar style to me, lol.

[@HakimALIGHT]

Excellent review, Marianne. Engine Summer is one of my favorite books, and I think it gets better with each reread. You will pick up on new things that will make you realize that the story is even deeper than originally thought.

[@marianneguevara8279]

@@HakimALIGHT Thank you so much for watching! I’m glad that you enjoyed the review. It’s been a few months since I read Engine Summer and I still think about it. I look forward to a reread in the future because, as you said, I’m sure I’ll be picking up new things that I may have missed. I know each reread will make Engine Summer even more enriching.

[@HakimALIGHT]

@ I hope you review more books! Great content,

[@marianneguevara8279]

@@HakimALIGHT Thank you! That’s very much appreciated! More reviews are definitely in store for the future.

[@Johanna_reads]

Excellent review! The storytelling theme does sound like it could lean meta. I’ve heard of John Crowley before, but I couldn’t tell you of a single book, so great job bringing attention to this one. Sounds like a worthwhile post-apocalyptic read!

[@marianneguevara8279]

@@Johanna_reads Thanks so much Johanna! I’m happy to introduce Engine Summer to more people.