Read all pulitzer prize winning novels

This book was so bleak that it was actually hard to take. At least its a fast read—it took me a day!

The writing is spare and stark. The story is filled with both desperation and tenderness. It is an incredibly moving book.

I am in awe of this book. The depth and range of Chabon’s imagination is incredible. The characters and era come to life, and the story bears the reader along through the depression, the great war, and the early 50s. Brilliant stuff!

Next up is the latest winner, “The Road” by Cormac McCarthy. Looks to be a shorter read than K&C.

So now I’ve read four pulitzer novels—only 70+ to go!

Last week I finished reading Middlesex, by Jeffery Eugenides. Its a touching family epic told through the filter of a tenderly portrayed coming of age tale about a hermaphrodite. I enjoyed it thoroughly.

Looking for the next book to read, I thought “why not check out other Pulitzer winning novels”. I think of myself as a big reader with high standards, so imagine my dismay at learning that I HAVE READ ONLY THREE PULITZER PRIZE WINNING NOVELS!!!

The other two I’ve read are To Kill a Mockingbird and Confederacy of Dunces.

I can’t think of a better reading list than this one, but I had better get on it!