The
Altruists, a novel
I
picked this book because I like the cover with clean white, the
picture, and reviews stated, “Super brilliant, Super funny”.
The
first chapter I did not see any funny but sad, because this chapter
was about their burning house, meanwhile whole family plus a couple
client were in the house.
The
end of the first chapter, the author put some conversations among
them, when they were seeing the fire fighters doing their job from
the outside of burning house.
Seemed
the author left the clues for readers by putting two words in bold
fonts. I kept in my mind those words.
The
next chapters jumped back and forward, reminding me to words with
bold
fonts. They are the “theme” of this novel.
This
book is about the a family, Alters. Arthur Alters is a father,
“professor at a Midwestern college, he can’t afford his mortgage,
he’s exasperated his much-younger girlfriend”.
Andrew
Ridker, The author of The Altruists.
Maggie
is a main character, a daughter, who “a would-be do-gooder
trying to fashion herself a noble life of self-imposed poverty”.
Ethan is his son, an introvert gay.
I
read all through the book. I still did not see any funny and smart. I just
felt piety to those characters, seems they are not mature, not smart
and wise about life. “Am I loosing the sense of humor?”
I
was thinking that I was stressful, my anxiety level was getting
higher. I was about frustrated because I also had to google some
terms from this novel that I was doubt about the definitions and the
concepts.
This
book was wrote by a millennial author, a young man in her twenties.
It is his first novel.
Since
I reviewed another book which is Altruism:
The Power of Compassion.
Finally, I agree that The
Altruists
is super funny and super brilliant.
This
novel is ironic and tragicomic about moral life, and the concepts how
to be a good person with the naive thought.
The
author fascinated about two differences. We can see how two
generations encounter in this novel, between baby boomers and millennials, also between
dysfunctional family and campus life. Ridker gives the
readers good measurements of compassion.
The
author is very smart, even the characters seem kind of un-mature
persons, but he created their personalities exactly like in the
theories or concepts that we learn either in the Sociology Class or
in the Psychology of Personality Class.
The
terms in the book are also terms in the textbooks, and some concepts
might from his faith.
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DeleteThanks for the review. It seems like something I would like to read too. Have a wonderful weekend, Evi!
ReplyDeleteEvi, thank you for telling about the book. I haven't read it. I've read yor review. I don't think I'd like to buy this book.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like an interesting book. This is certainly a time that we need some altruism in this country.
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ReplyDeleteParece interesante. Saludos amiga y cuidate mucho.
ReplyDeleteBy the cover...I would have picked it up to read as well.
ReplyDeleteUndoubtedly an interesting book :)
ReplyDeletesinforosa
sounds intriguing book through your review dear Evi
ReplyDeletei found these thoughts interesting about being good person and according to writer being good is act of immaturity right ?
i must have to disagree with this if i got it correctly :)
stay well and safe my friend!
Ogni personaggio è un archetipo caratteriale.
ReplyDeleteCiao.
no la conocia, y la portada es realmente preciosa
ReplyDeleteThanks for your review 😊
ReplyDeleteInteresting book. I don't know the author. Take care.
ReplyDeleteUn volume di piacevole lettura, di cui hai delineato abilmente le caratteristiche. Un saluto,silvia
ReplyDeleteI don't know this book or author. The bold sounds like an interesting technique!
ReplyDeleteUm livro bem intrigante. Sua resenha despertou-me o desejo de lê-lo
ReplyDeleteTenha um ótimo final de semana, Evi
Beijinhos
Thanks for sharing, have a good weekend
ReplyDeleteThaks.😘 Obrigado fique bem.🙏
ReplyDeleteThe cover is sooo pretty!
ReplyDeletegood writeup thanks.
ReplyDeleteLa copertina è proprio carina, peccato però che il contenuto del libro mi sembra non ti abbia preso particolarmente.
ReplyDeleteSe ve muy interesante cuando dice: su casa en llamas la familia más un par de clientes y cuando conversan mientras ven los bomberos apagar el fuego, Magguie su hija altruista, el hijo gay, el padre qno puede pagar su hipoteca osea es la historia de una familia normal verdad? se ve muy interesante la trama! que la disfrutes la buena lectura nos ayuda a autidescubrirnos cuando algunas veces nos vemos reflejados en ella!!
ReplyDeleteBesotes y abrazos inmensos!!
Interesting book!
ReplyDeleteKiss (whithout virus)
I don;t know this book, but it looks interesting
ReplyDeleteHappy reading. Yeah, loves the cover too :)
ReplyDeleteIt seems to be a very interesting book.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend.
Keep safe and well
the cover is very nice <3 greetings :)
ReplyDeleteDon't know this one Evi.
ReplyDeletei do not know this book:)
ReplyDeleteLos libros son los mejores amigos para avanzar en la cultura.
ReplyDeleteBuona domenica
ReplyDeleteGracias por la recomendación en especial en estos tiempos.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting non-linear review, Evi. This author and his book are highly recommended. Different and inspiring, right? I will look for it.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Evi. Ever bigger hugs, my friend.
Sounds like an interesting book! it's good you enjoyed it :)
ReplyDeleteHope that you are having a nice weekend :) It's another quiet one at home here.
Away From Blue
I haven't heard about this book yet, thank you for sharing it. Sounds interesting
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The book promises to be very interesting..
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Interesting book ! Thank you for the review!
ReplyDeleteThank you also for the kind words on my blog!
Dear friend, take care of yourself and stay safe!
Interesting :)
ReplyDeleteOlá Evi
ReplyDeleteLivro interessante, a leitura enriquece a vida. Bjs
Oh, this is an honest review, thank you!
ReplyDeletexx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
www.dressedwithsoul.com
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this book. I find it hard to get into a book when I can't connect with the characters at all.
ReplyDeleteSo Insightful - Good On You
ReplyDeleteCheers
Thanks for sharing your review!
ReplyDeleteStay safe!
Kisses, Paola.
Expressyourself
😀
ReplyDeleteNão conhecia esse livro, mas achei interessante.
ReplyDeleteBeijos!
Pam Lepletier
Well, I give you credit for reading the book and trying to make sense out of it.
ReplyDeleteInteresting book.
ReplyDeleteI really like the cover.
Kisses!
galerafashion.com
I like family saga
ReplyDeleteParece interesante. Besitos y salud.
ReplyDeleteLooks interesting. :-)
ReplyDeleteGreetings from London.
No me llama mucho la atención pero gracias por traerlo.
ReplyDeleteBesos.
Nice design on the book covering.
ReplyDeleteI dind't know that book but doesn't seem you really liked it so much....
ReplyDeleteAnyway the cover and the title are very cutee! :)
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Such a nice post!
ReplyDeleteCores do Vício
This book looks really interesting. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBest regards
very good post:)
ReplyDeleteHello
ReplyDeleteIt seems that initially you did not like the book, but in the end you even liked this generation gap !!
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Sounds like an interesting book!
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seems a great one. Thanks for the recommendation
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It look so good
ReplyDeleteHi!!!!,
ReplyDeleteThe cover of this book is so beautiful, as you said *.*
And I see that it is so funny on the inside ^^
Definetely, my kind of reading ;)
Thanks for your review!
xoxoxo
Haven't read this book but it looks interesting
ReplyDeleteHope you stay healthy and safe
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Seems a great book. Stay safe and healthy, Evi!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this great informative post!
ReplyDeletehave a good day:)
ReplyDeleteThe book looks very interesting.
ReplyDeleteIt's very interesting book. I would like read it :)
ReplyDeleteAunqe el primer capítulo, no parece interesante, hay que seguir leyendo, puede que el trascurso de la lectura te pueda sorprender y sobretodo para bien, Ahora tenemos bastante tiempo para dedicarlo a la lectura.
ReplyDeleteBesos
The book sounds interesting!
ReplyDeleteyes, today and another day we must stay at home to be a hero....
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