So, I'm halfway through ONLY REVOLUTIONS by Mark Z. Danielewski and oh boy what a doozy of a ride. Like his previous novel, The House of Leaves, Danielewski is pushing the concepts of the "novel," in new directions.

The story of two perpetually sixteen years olds travelling throughout history is told in the perspective of the two main characters Sam and Hailey. Here's the new twist (or gimmick) as suggested by the publisher: It is recommended that you alternate between Hailey and Sam's narrative eight pages at a time. Meaning you read 8 pages of Sam's entry and then flip the book over and read 8 pages of Hailey's narrative. The margins are filled with historical facts printed in a different font. The book is 360 pages long with 36 lines and 360 words per page. The inserts behind the front and back covers are filled with mirror images of data, whose meaning I'm still trying to ascertain.

Any other book buffs reading this yet? Istensek? Anxiety?

Let's discuss...

i finally got it in the mail on tuesday!



although i had pre-ordered it and was supposed to get it one day
before the official release. damnit



i've flicked through it and decided to put it aside for a while
since i'm moving house, need to have my tonsils taken out and
have an exam beginning next month.

plus i had 2 other books to finish.

but yes, i've got it and i really really wish i could start it
right now.

but i also know that if i do i won't be able to put it down cuz
danielewski's books are more like interactive games/movies and
books all rolled up into one. and i'm a sucker for that, lol.

so i will crawl up with it sometime late october, starting on a
friday afternoon and read and re-read it all weekend.