The Quotable Hitchens: From Alcohol to Zionism

The Quotable Hitchens: From Alcohol to Zionism

The Quotable Hitchens: From Alcohol to Zionism

Christopher Hitchens The Quotable Hitchens: From Alcohol to Zionism--The Very Best of Christopher Hitchens Paperback

The first thing to understand about this book is that it's not really conducive to long periods of reading. As every fan knows, brevity is not Hitch's strong suit - in fact, a large part of the joy one gets from reading his works comes from his thorough explanations and fascinating side-notes. After becoming familiar with his writing style, it's almost unnerving to try and read this book for long periods of time. It starts to feel terse and manic. It's not because the quotes aren't worthwhile; each one is a classic gem, worthy of its reprinting here. But before long, the overload of short, brilliant quotes feels disjointed. It perfectly captures Mr. Hitchens' wit, but by implication can't include his level of depth or substance.

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The Quotable Hitchens: From Alcohol to Zionism