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4.0 out of 5 stars A TALE OF A DYSTOPIC SUBURBAN AMERICANA, Jan 28 2008

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This review is from: The Ice Storm: A Novel (Paperback)

"Be careful what you wish for. You might get it".
Wise words that came to acquire a new meaning as the baby-boomers' children were entering the 70's. Bell-bottoms and mutton-chops were the cutting edge of fashion; Nixon's lies (and not his Kissingerian real-politics and crimes against humanity) were what finally cost him his office; polyester was more expensive and desirable than natural fibers; America was fighting another youth-grinding senseless war - and (for the first time) loosing badly. The swinging sixties came and gone and left behind only discontent and drug habits; New Heaven, Connecticut was Suburbia having everything it had wished for; every morning waking to the American Dream - only to find it wanting and hollow. And there was an ice storm brewing in the horizon. Would its whiteness make everything pure again? Would its crystals make things clearer?

I picked the book after of greatly enjoying Ang Lee's MASTERPIECE movie. I agree with most other reviewers: the movie was much more tight and effective - and, in the end, a crisper experience. I can understand how RICK MOODY's writing, with its long-winded phrases, rich likenings and not so subtle metaphors, may seem a bit dated to the 1.3sec zapping generation. However, I think that a slow, joyful reading is needed to do justice to this book.

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4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting read, May 25 2004

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I feel that while it's useful to compare novels to films, it's wrong to just say that one or the other is better. So my review will be simply based on what I thought of the novel.

I liked Moody's writing style, especially the straightforward depictions of topics that are often somewhat muted in literature, such as sex and drugs. Though some parts of it seemed slow and artificial, overall it presented an interesting picture of the life of a troubled family in the 70s. I think it provides a good example of a family dealing with a crisis and avoiding breaking apart by keeping closer together. I would recommend the novel to those willing to experience some disturbing and thought-provoking moments.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Ice Storm: Amazing and slow, May 24 2004

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This is with out a doubt a great novel. Rick Moody perfectly draws the hood family as a typical dysfunctional family in the 70's. Each character is relatable and stands out on their own, yet helps complete the family and story. Considering the time this book was written, it is really is remarkable how honest moody's characters are. The things this family goes through are timeless. If you enjoyed American Beauty, you'll like this book. I personally found some reading to be a little slow. I hear that if you "survived" the 70's this is the book for you. I was born in the 80's. Maybe that explains a little disappointment? Definately a must read.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Just spinning on ice
When ice gets old it gets muddy and dull. This is not a story about keys and affairs, don't read it for that. Read more

Published on Dec 20 2009 by Reader and Writer

4.0 out of 5 stars The Ice Storm: Good or Bad?
Though it starts out somewhat slow, Rick Moody's novel The Ice Storm provides some excellent insights as to how life was for middle class families in the 1970s. Read more

Published on May 19 2004 by A. Briney