See Part 1 here!
Why the book is great: Mitchell's gorgeous writing spans continents and people and time.
Why the title is terrible: When you say the words, "David Mitchell's first book was ghostwritten," it's very, very easy for people to get the wrong idea.
Why the book is great: It's an honest look at how we make connections to other people, what those connections mean, and what we're willing to sacrifice for them.
Why the title is terrible: It is plastic-y nonsense. This title could possibly fit with the tone of the book if the cover design were appropriately pensive and wry. None of the cover designs for this book are appropriately pensive and wry, though.
Why the book is great: Fran Lebowitz looks at the world around her and has Opinions about what she sees. She's like that one friend you have who's kind of mean, but very funny.
Why the title is terrible: It's just so middle school.
Why the book is great: It's a Western for people who would haaaaate Westerns, if they ever even thought about them.
Why the title is terrible: Once again, a vague title is coupled with misleading cover art. I've said it before, and I'll probably say it again: there are no horses emerging from trees in this book. The alternative history is not that alternative.
Continue with Part 3 here!
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