Elaine Castillo

Taking nothing away from the timely and important themes in this work, I simply couldn’t get into “How to Read Now.” A small part of it may have been because my library hold was released in a chaotic month when I was more in the mood for breezy escapism. But other factors that undermined Castillo’s work have been mentioned in previous reviews. Her anger/indignation – while justified – made this a tough book to get through. Also, her obsession with Joan Didion – an author I’m only vaguely familiar with – and her repeated references to other unfamiliar authors, film directors and actors comprised the work. But I give three stars to the book for its relevant themes and thought-provoking arguments.… (meer)