tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3464391602453126338.post8329292272550185275..comments2019-05-24T00:05:45.335-04:00Comments on Ms. Wordopolis Reads: SWAMPLANDIA! by Karen Russell (Review)RebeccaKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14720581274534125405noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3464391602453126338.post-66935242753571469822011-11-15T15:20:30.371-05:002011-11-15T15:20:30.371-05:00You mention that "The siblings are oddballs b...You mention that "The siblings are oddballs but not cloyingly so." PBS had a show about prime time television, and the last episode was devoted to the "misfit" character, and how important that character is to comedy. I would also say that it is an important character in any genre of literature, because who really wants to read fiction about conformist, mainstream characters? I don't need fiction to observe the bland and boring person.<br /><br />I'll put Swamplandia on my reading list. <br /><br />Your reviews are sharp and your writing is entertaining, Ms. Wordopolis.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com