from KatyBee

This novel takes some effort and thought to absorb but it's worth the time for the most part. The author does a good job with characterizations and plot although by page 400, I was ready for a more tightly edited version. Important themes include the possible insidious impact of technology in our...

from bettewhitley

They Know Not What They Do received outstanding critical praise, having won the Finlandia Prize for literature; for more than half the book, I was not entirely certain why. The protagonist, Joe Chayefski, an acclaimed neuroscientist, who is doing important but controversial work, begins his story...

from Cherylk

I am not afraid to admit that this book was over my head. Yet, this is not a good thing as it means that the story can't translate to all readers. In the beginning, as I was reading this book, I was willing to forgive this aspect and keep reading. This continued on for about a hundred pages and t...

from brewergirl

Maybe I just wasn't smart enough to "get" this book -- or maybe it just wasn't my cup of tea. There are several story lines here and eventually they all converge (or most of them do). One tells about a researcher being attacked because his work involves animal testing -- another is about his firs...

from hubblegal

Joe Chayefski is a highly respected American neurologist. At the beginning of his career, he moved to Finland to marry the woman he loved. They had a child, Samuel. But Joe has difficulty adjusting to Finnish life and work. When his marriage falls apart, he returns to the US, leaving his ex-wife ...