Tressa - had exactly the same reaction to Olive but I think the author did a fantastic job in getting us to realize Olive's needs as well. I kind of felt when I was finished that I knew the entire community through Olive - kind of Our Town like.
And I am glad you are liking The Book Thief. It's one of my favorites.
A recent read that I really enjoyed was Pete Dexter's Spooner - was surprised to find that it was at least in part autobiographical - I have been trying ever since I read it to characterize Spooner in my mind. Limited boundaries but more than that - no concept of consequences. But I thought it was one of the funniest books I have read in ages.
Dottie M. ]]>
Dottie
took the never-ending book quiz.
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| best streak: | 7 |
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by Zoë Ferraris
Carol wrote: "Dottie wrote: "Carol - great timing. I am about half way through Finding Nouf - my mystery book group is discussing it the beginning of Nov - and I am also finding it fascinating. I keep stopping..."
I liked People of the Book - didn't love it but liked it and also liked March and Year of Wonders. She has a pretty wide range for an author.
dottie ]]>
you wrote: books by narrator- for example, books narrated by animals - I am reading "The Art of Racing in The Rain" right now, and find it charming from the dogs perspective, do you know of any others?
Try Dog on it by Spencer Quinn (actually Peter Abrahams). It is a Bernie and Chet mystery - narrator is Chet who is a dog.
dottie ]]>
Have been reading You or Someone Like You by Chandler Burr which I am enjoying very much - a book about literature and its importance and the importance of being yourself. But the Library called yesterday to say that the last Donald Westlake - Get Real - had come in and I have to admit I stopped and am half way through that. I love the Dortmunder books and since this is the last one ever, I feel like I should be doing something ceremonial while I am reading it.
Dottie M. ]]>
On the question of changes between books and movies - did anyone see The Orchid Thief? I think they just bought the name on that one. I think when the authors take the money, they totally lose control - unless there are some very tight contract specifications.
dottie m ]]>
Interesting story of what one person can accomplish. Reminded me of Mountains Beyond Mountains but he had a lot less support ]]>
Enjoyed this take on Hamlet in Wisconsin with dogs. ]]>