Ofmatt's comments
(member since Oct 09, 2008)
Ofmatt's comments from the The Next Best Book Club group.
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Lolz, when Dan's comment showed up in my feed I was momentarily confused 'cause my name is Dara too.
Dismissing the value of the entire fiction genre just seems ignorant to me. Hell, some fiction has been able to make social commentary that wouldn't have been published if written as literal, non-fiction.
Andreea wrote: "But, honestly, better display books than hideous art. They're a worthwhile investment no matter what, there's still a chance that you or your kids or another resident of your house will eventually read them. "
Very good point.
Even if you hate those people*, at least they're contributing to the book industry. Although if they haven't read any of them, they're probably just buying classics or whatever is currently popular instead of books by some lesser known writers who could use the financial support more.
*And yes, I pretty much hate those people. Or at least the idea of those people. I can't say I know any--or at least I've never been to any of their homes. Most of the people I know don't read and don't bother with the pretense of being well-read either because it just isn't even socially valued in this backwards town.
I just started Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. I haven't checked this group in months (been in a bit of a reading slump) so I wasn't aware before that it is one of the current group reads--nifty coincidence. I had to read the original first, but now I'm looking forward to the addition of zombies.
Question about # 8 on the 5 point tasks: What about the word Holiday itself? I was considering Politically Correct Holiday Stories For an Enlightened Yuletide Season.
5 POINT TASKS15 POINT TASKS
Total Points Earned: 250
Released Jan 1st: Two Rivers; I haven't read it yet, but I really liked her book Undressing the Moon.
Mystic Valley (book & movie)
"Good Fortune" - PJ Harvey
(lyrics: And I feel like some bird of paradise....)
(Maybe I should be really honest and say TEEN PREGNANCY.)
Top 10 things to do in the city/village you live
1. Explore (as i only live here since two months)
2. Roman Baths
3. Drink soju (I'm in Seoul)
4. Cruise the car wash and/or Wal-Mart parking lot (it's pathetic, I know)
Voted. Voted for Kafka on the Shore just like last time even though I went ahead and read it alone.
This alcohol is going to my blood stream pretty fast. End rant.
10pt challengeTotal points: 215
Starting on All the Pretty Horses next--to be followed by The Crossing.
We Are Free Men (song)lyrics: Now your body's gone, but, angel, you will live.
10 pt taskTasks Completed: 17
Total Points Earned: 205
Q: For the new author, I was looking at an author's first novel, but the author has published short stories before--does this count? If not, I'm sure I can just keep looking. Thanks in advance.
I tried that the other day. It seems to count not having a book on your list that your friend does against your compatibility. So in other words, it's stupid. The compare books feature makes more sense. At least it's based on books you're both aware of instead of a set list of popular books in certain genres.
Catherine wrote: "Ofmatt, my translation is by Philip Gabriel. Who is the translator on your library copy? I think I've loved all Murakami, but there have to be significant differences."Philip Gabriel as well.
Jamie wrote: "Ofmatt wrote: "A Very Long Engagement was very boring.You should watch He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not.
That movie was crazy. Crazy good though."
I LOVED He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not.
I did like A V..."
At one point, I rented every movie I could get my hands on that she was in. I've noticed I don't really like her as much in English-speaking roles though.
Just finished Sputnik Sweetheart. About to start on Kafka on the Shore. Anyone know anything about the different translations? I didn't realize until recently that the library copy I have was translated by someone different from the copy read and loved by the friend who recommended I read it. I'm wondering if anyone knows whether or not the differences are significant.
