Comments on: Book Chat: Prose. Poems. A Novel. by Jamie Iredell

By: Adam R

Adam R — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:55:45 +0000

An interesting thing, that comes out of the precision you note (cuz not overwriting while not being concerned with subtlety is, I think, precision), is that all the drunken, druggy actions end up seeming smart and real, rather than an escape from or substitute for authentic characters.

And about the book as object: damn, it’s beautiful. The chunks of text on the bright white page and CC’s drawings make the work POP.

By: J. A. Tyler

J. A. Tyler — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:34:37 +0000

too I think orange alert adds a lot of quality by way of design and materials, a real compliment to jamie’s words.

and john, yes, it is enjoyable, that is a perfect description. it doesn’t strangle you, it doesn’t push, it just moves easily and with literary prowess.

I am a fan of this book.

By: Lily Hoang

Lily Hoang — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:11:38 +0000

jamie: your book is in my stack to read. can’t wait for the indulgence!

By: Jamie Iredell

Jamie Iredell — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:36:55 +0000

Hey guys,

Thanks for posting about this. It’s really nice to read people saying anything at all. And since you’re saying really great things, that’s great. And if you have bad shit to say let that fly too. Fuck it. That would be great. great. great. great.

By: John Dermot Woods

John Dermot Woods — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:10:40 +0000

That’s well put, Mike. There’s a real empathy in his writing.

Another thing: Christy Call’s drawings add a lot to the book. There’s an incidental nature, a non-illustrative quality that add another layer of depth.

By: Dan Brady

Dan Brady — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:51:06 +0000

I’ve been reading it this week, too. Today on my lunch break I was finishing up the section section and couldn’t put it down and get back to work. I like my job, it’s not that. It was the writing. You’re right. It’s enjoyable in a way that a lot of contemporary/independent-whatever-it-is-we-do is not. It’s serious and complex, but entertaining and witty at the same time. I’ve only got a few pages left and will probably finish up tonight. Maybe I’ll go read it right now.

By: mike young

mike young — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:26:44 +0000

i’m reading it and enjoying it, definitely

i see what you’re saying with the johnson. i love johnson, but iredell seems to be more about the people who kill deer than the people who try to talk to the deer, and i like that