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What One Did You Just Start?
Hello I've just started reading Heart of darknees by Joseph Conrad.
so far its a hard one to understand.
but it great if you wanna know about the colonial era.
I enjoyed reading Trainspotting, and remember watching the film in new zealand with three friends. Didn't have subtitles so whilst two of us were laughing the others were shaking their heads and saying what for about the first twenty minutes.
Just started Written on the body and Mother London,(which is not on the list).
Eliza wrote: I'm finding it very hard to read and not because of the story. I've seen the movie I was p..."
That is why I'm worried about Trainspotting, not because of the subject matter. I am currently reading Their Eyes Were Watching God, and most everything is spelled out phonetically. It's quite a challenge.
Trainspotting is easier to read (and funnier) if you read it outloud...just make sure you're by yourself or people might wonder who that stranger is down the hall talking about heroin..
I started All the Pretty Horses. It is very good. I am putting off Hideous Kinky for later just because I want to read some other stuff first.
I started "Wise Blood" by Flannery O'Connor yesterday.I read "A Good Man is Hard to Find" a couple of weeks ago and wanted more...
I plan to read Monkey, Gone with the Wind (a favourite - I've read it a few times already) and Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy.
Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier.Good one, Kristi! - I went to a Chaon reading 2 weeks ago. Haven't read it yet, though.
House of the Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne. I almost gave up during the endless descriptions at the beginning, with their sermonizing tone, but finally we have achieved some plot.
Kristi wrote: "Not on the list, but Await Your Reply A Novel."
I have heard good things about "Await Your Reply", I think I will add it to my to be read list.
Yelena wrote: "Started An Obedient Father this morning. The writing has been good, the story disturbing. I'll keep you posted." I couldn't keep reading- the corruption and the even creepier father made me cringe too much.
Logan wrote: "I just started Hermann Hesse's Glass Bead Game. I think it's the last book of his that I haven't read and I am really glad that I've saved it until the end because by page 60 he's referenced obscu..."When I read this book it was just about the best thing I'd ever read- so clever and complex and insightful!
Meghan wrote: "Incommunicado - I am currently reading Foucault's Pendulum and I have to say it's really hard for me to finish. I'm only a third of the way done, and normally even long books, only take me ..."I couldn't get into it- was too complicated and I couldn't get a handle on the characters- too alien for me. I only read 1/3- thought that was enough as it was a very long read!
I am reading On the Road right now. I somehow convinced my US History professor that it was perfect for a book review, so I get class credit while I mark another book off the list! 
Katherine wrote: "I am reading On the Road right now. I somehow convinced my US History professor that it was perfect for a book review, so I get class credit while I mark another book off the list!
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Way to go!
I started the three volume, medieval, Norwegian epic Kristin Lavransdatter two days ago. The author, Undset, is a Nobel laureate. I am a third way through the first volume. It is very good.
The ragged trousered philanthropist by Tressell. Only started last night and nearly 300 pages in. In my defence I was on call and had to stay at the hospital as I live a twenty minute walk away. The telly in the room was broken and I wasn't called in,(No major accidents in Nottingham last night and no one needing brain surgery at two in the morning-hurray) so I read a lot.
Finally started Trainspotting. I'm able to read it pretty quickly at this point, I've gotten past the 'language' barrier. So far, I like it better than I expected.
I'm still working on Trainspotting, but I have started North and South since I've recently heard people raving about it.
Deanne wrote: "The namesake, makes we want to read Gogol now as well."
That is exactly how it made me feel as well. So, I acquired a bunch of Gogol, but for some reason haven't read any yet. I guess I spent too much time on other Russians this year.
A little late I know, but I just started The Woman In White. So far, I am enjoying it, not a difficult read at all.
I didn't realize 2666 was on the list. Nice. My other GR bookclub is reading in Jan and I just picked it up.
I finished volume 1 of Kristin Lavransdatter and am taking a break so I started The Summer Book. Kristin L. is remarkable and highly recommended so far. After The Summer Book I may read volume 2 of 3 volumes.
Chel wrote: "I finished volume 1 of Kristin Lavransdatter and am taking a break ..."I just finished Vol 1 of Kristin also. Loved it. The new translation makes it a compelling read. Hard to believe a novel set in 14th century Norway can seem so contemporary. Though the lives and customs of the characters are very alien to us, the people as people are so real we think we know them.
Anna wrote: "Własną drogą. Osobliwe dzieje Polaków i ich kultury | Adam Zamoyski"that really looks interesting. i'm going to have to pick it up, though its been forever since i read in polish!
Not on the List, but I recently started The Kite Runner because I loved the movie and thought the book would be even better (they usually are). I love the character of Hassan. Very moving story.
Just started Love in a Cold Climate. I've read it before and it is a fun read - I love it! I'm re-reading all the ones I've already read on the list - just for the fun of it. Next 2 on the list are Phineas Finn by Anthony Trollope and Cold Comfort Farm.
I just started The Shipping News by Annie Proulx, this book is one of the texts I have to read for university.So far, I am enjoying this book. The beginning was a a bit of a "WTF" reaction from me but eventually I got used to Annie's unique writing style and all I can say as of now is that the story is enjoyable and I look forward to what it is around the corner for dear old Quoyle.
Note: I have no clue whether this book is on the list or not.
Just started The ANgel's Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafon - I loved The Shadow of the Wind, so I have high hopes!
Just started Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde...can't believe I never read this during my school years! Very quick and enjoyable, even though I know the big twist at the end. Next up: The Book of Illusions by Paul Auster and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey.
Rhiannon wrote: "I just started The Shipping News by Annie Proulx, this book is one of the texts I have to read for university.
So far, I am enjoying this book. The beginning was a a bit of a "WTF" reaction from m..."
It is on the list--and one of my favorites! You should also check out the movie with Kevin Spacey, I thought they did a decent job.
reading A Happy Death by Camus. it's not on the list, but i'm loving it so much. i think i'm going to read The Stranger again after this.
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