As much as I appreciate this book for its form and even some of its content, I can’t wait for it to be over. I need some time to focus on this upcoming paper without Sloosha sloshing in my head. I don’t know why, but despite Kim’s warnings to read past the language…I could not get through the Sloosha section. I tried on multiple occassions, but I just felt like it was tripping me up and slowing me down so I eventually skipped it and moved on. I’m sure I lost some major pieces of the puzzle by doing this, and even keep thinking of trying to go back again…but I can’t–for the sake of time and patience. I have very little of either at this point in the semester unfortunately. Why couldn’t I read it? I don’t typically skip chunks of novels that I read–in fact, I don’t think I ever have before now. Hmmm…does it say something about the form that I was able to do that and still get back into the novel at the next section? I actually have come to enjoy the compilation of novellas and getting the opportunity to switch from one narrative to the next, knowing we will eventually get a conclusion to the stories.
Sonmi-451 is my favorite, followed by Luisa Rey. As far as the rest, I could take it or leave it. I think that Mitchell comments alot on the ideals of society in each piece. For Luisa and Sonmi, more than for the other pieces corpocratic ideals reign over the good of the individual, even though the corporations are formed on the backs of the little people. Capitalism anyone? Kinda makes me sad. Can I just say, I’m glad Obama is our next president.
