Sad, sometimes funny look at how love turns to hatred, using Greek tragedy as a potent vehicle to express the seemingly endless ways we screw up our r...moreSad, sometimes funny look at how love turns to hatred, using Greek tragedy as a potent vehicle to express the seemingly endless ways we screw up our relationships.(less)
Fantastic book on art and life, the life of the imagination, and love. "On Edge", one of the chapters in the book, is the best essay I have ever read....moreFantastic book on art and life, the life of the imagination, and love. "On Edge", one of the chapters in the book, is the best essay I have ever read. Ali Smith has a wonderful imagination. It is sad to finish this amazing book, so I will be coming back to it again and again.(less)
Wow and Pow :) Really frightening and eye-opening look at people who have to live by their wits. Made me realize how spoiled we are in the West. The s...moreWow and Pow :) Really frightening and eye-opening look at people who have to live by their wits. Made me realize how spoiled we are in the West. The sort of book you only put down when it gets too gross. Otherwise a compulsive read.(less)
I was very impressed with the amount of historical detail, as well as the author's ability to keep me interested in the fate of the main character. At...moreI was very impressed with the amount of historical detail, as well as the author's ability to keep me interested in the fate of the main character. At times, though, the beauty of her writing and the attention to some details might have been too much, and I wanted her to get on with it. Overall, though entertaining and well-written.(less)
I am reading this book now. Tough-going. I have to read paragraphs twice to even get a slight understanding. But I am very interested in what he has t...moreI am reading this book now. Tough-going. I have to read paragraphs twice to even get a slight understanding. But I am very interested in what he has to say, so I will persevere. If anyone has any insights (perhaps the person who taught this to undergrads?), please share. (less)
I am reading this book now, and liking it. For me, a middle-aged lesbian-artist, it is enlightening to read how the other half live-that is, young, st...moreI am reading this book now, and liking it. For me, a middle-aged lesbian-artist, it is enlightening to read how the other half live-that is, young, straight women, who are also artists. Some of the thoughts she expresses, such as the narcissism of the artistic process, are important and honest. The whole book strikes me that way.(less)
I love reading about Paris in the early part of the 20th century, and the author does a really fine and understated job of discussing the creativity,...moreI love reading about Paris in the early part of the 20th century, and the author does a really fine and understated job of discussing the creativity, and the excitement found there. I liked the normalcy of the wife, and the contrasting of her personality with that of Hemingway; thoughtful and complex.(less)
It was a painless way to learn about Spinoza's philosophy. And I came away thinking that Rosenberg could have been anyone with low self-esteem and a t...moreIt was a painless way to learn about Spinoza's philosophy. And I came away thinking that Rosenberg could have been anyone with low self-esteem and a tragic need for approval. Definitely a quick read, but, in the end, not sure the story actually amounts to much. The reading of it, perhaps like the process of creating, was the main thing.(less)
I really liked this because of its subject-a woman in academia, and all of the difficulties, i.e. sexism, backstabbing (real or imagined) she faces. I...moreI really liked this because of its subject-a woman in academia, and all of the difficulties, i.e. sexism, backstabbing (real or imagined) she faces. I also work some at the University in question, so that is another thing that I was interested in. Although for the last several years I have found Oates's writing hard to take-too gory and depressing-in this one, she has mellowed, and, save for two painfully graphic descriptions,it was easier to digest. I don't know if anyone will come away with a really favorable review who doesn't believe that the world is a dangerous place and we, (read: women) must be vigilant in protecting our interests. But I am ever distrustful, and therefore, vigilant, so this book and its subject appealed greatly.(less)
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