The Moviegoer

A wonderful view on post-Korean war America, particularly New Orleans, through the lens of a twenty nine year old traumatised man in search of values and purpose.

I read about a third before it was due back at my library. I was not nearly as engaged as with Second Coming. But I still want to read more Percy. I am going to pick up another of his books sometime soon and probably come back to this one eventually.

I think this went over my head. I felt bored. Took me so long to finish.

Everything you want in a Southern gothic: a damaged, young, nihilistic war veteran; an unstable, impulsive coquette; a strong, passive-aggressive matriarch; and lush descriptions of New Orleans' environs and traditions.

I so wanted to like this book (it was a gift from someone who's reading tastes I admire), but I just couldn't get into it. Highly possible that the book really was great and it was just me. :/