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June 19
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Lila
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The Iceman Cometh (Paperback)
by Eugene O'Neill
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read in June, 2008
Lila said:
" This was a quick-read, depressing tale of shattered dreams. Each character is multi-dimensional and while at first I despised them, I came to pity them. All the characters are hopelessly stuck, having given up on life completely and existing only...more
This was a quick-read, depressing tale of shattered dreams. Each character is multi-dimensional and while at first I despised them, I came to pity them. All the characters are hopelessly stuck, having given up on life completely and existing only by grace of their pipe dreams--the various ways they've conjured up past or future glory, finding meaning anywhere but here, anytime but now. Good naturedly, they tease each other but each knows that his existence continues only by virtue of his fellow drunks.
I am a big fan of O'Neil's plays and The Iceman Cometh was no exception....less
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At the Mountains of Madness: And Other Tales of Terror (Mass Market Paperback)
by Howard Phillips Lovecraft
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read in June, 2008
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" I have loved other works of fiction by Lovecraft, but this was unmistakably brilliant. cold wastes of Antarctica, it takes us far afield from the mysterious world of Lovecraft's New England yet in close proximity to the mythical framework of his mo...more
I have loved other works of fiction by Lovecraft, but this was unmistakably brilliant. cold wastes of Antarctica, it takes us far afield from the mysterious world of Lovecraft's New England yet in close proximity to the mythical framework of his most noted writings. A cadre of scientists from Miskatonic University travels to the coldest continent in order to pursue important geological work, but their mission is quickly transformed by one team's discovery of an ancient cavity housing hordes of scientific specimens at the base of an undiscovered range of weird, majestic mountains. The most important specimens found in the pit are largely intact bodies of terrifically strange creatures having both animal and vegetable characteristics and sporting immense, bat-like wings. As the first team begins a study of the creatures, the other party members rush to the campsite. However, they find only death, destruction, and mystery there when they arrive. Mysterious caves, peculiar shapes, and other incredible aspects of the adjacent mountains leads the expedition leader to dub them "the mountains of madness." Scientific curiosity impels two of the men to fly over those mountains to see what lies on the other side. What they find is an empty, ancient city, which they set out to explore. Statues and strange hieroglyphics lead the men to conclude that this city was once the most revered spot of the Old Ones mentioned in the Necronomicon and the Pnakotic Manuscripts, a city built long before man's first ancestors walked the earth. As they move deeper within the bowels of the city, they discover that it is not quite deserted after all. The story is a masterful one and provides us with a unique viewpoint concerning the race of ancient beings Lovecraft injected into his horror fiction. It can become tedious at times, but these moments are rare. The sense of mystery and trepidation rises consistently throughout, and the ending more than satisfied me....less
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April 14
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The Metamorphosis (Mass Market Paperback)
by Franz Kafka
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April 01
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The Stranger (Paperback)
by Albert Camus
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read in February, 2008
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" Albert Camus' classic philosophical novel was a quick and enthralling read. The plot is surprisingly simple; a young and aimless Algerian man becomes entangled in the misfortunes of a local pimp and ends up killing a man. However the trial that e...more
Albert Camus' classic philosophical novel was a quick and enthralling read. The plot is surprisingly simple; a young and aimless Algerian man becomes entangled in the misfortunes of a local pimp and ends up killing a man. However the trial that ensues is not so much a questioning of his guilt, but of his character. The protagonist Meursault is dispassionate, uninterested, and disengaged with the people around him and the emotions that society believes he should have. So, while the plot is succinct, the questions that it provokes require a lot more time. Overall I enjoyed this book and would reccomend it to anyone interested in philosophy....less
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The Call of Cthulhu and Other Weird Stories (Penguin Twentieth-Century Classics)
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March 31
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Lila
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The Call of Cthulhu and Other Weird Stories (Penguin Twentieth-Century Classics)
by Howard Phillips Lovecraft
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read in March, 2008
Lila said:
" H.P Lovecraft is a phenominal writer and this is definitely portrayed in The Call of Cthulhu and Other Weird Stories. These bone-curdling vignettes create an amalgam of science-fiction and folklore that kept me entranced to the very last page. The...more
H.P Lovecraft is a phenominal writer and this is definitely portrayed in The Call of Cthulhu and Other Weird Stories. These bone-curdling vignettes create an amalgam of science-fiction and folklore that kept me entranced to the very last page. The stories range from two pages to sixty pages. Some are easy to read, while others are much more dense. But no matter the length, Lovecraft's writing style remains the same. It is brilliant- full of descriptive imagery and poetic rhetoric. I cannot wait to read more of his chilling and thrilling writing!...less
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Winesburg, Ohio (Oxford World's Classics)
by Sherwood Anderson
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"This was an in-text class and I am grateful for this because I think I would have disliked the book had it not been discussed in class. This short novel describes the quintessential rural town. It recognizes the stereotypes and hypocrisies of such ...more
This was an in-text class and I am grateful for this because I think I would have disliked the book had it not been discussed in class. This short novel describes the quintessential rural town. It recognizes the stereotypes and hypocrisies of such stereotypes. Little by little it begins to debunk the "American Dream" and the ideaology of such small towns. This book was interesting to discuss in class and I enjoyed talking about it with my friends and classmates....less
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No Country for Old Men (Paperback)
by Cormac McCarthy
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read in February, 2008
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"I was inspired to read this book after seeing the movie, and don't think I would have understood it as well if I hadn't. The story takes place in Texas where a simple-minded man, Llewelyn Moss, stumbles upon a large sum of drug money and takes it fo...more
I was inspired to read this book after seeing the movie, and don't think I would have understood it as well if I hadn't. The story takes place in Texas where a simple-minded man, Llewelyn Moss, stumbles upon a large sum of drug money and takes it for himself. The chase that ensues is one of epic proportions and allows the reader to have some fun with the book. McCarthy's style is poetic and easily readible. However it is Sherrif Bell's passages that make the book so profound. His struggles about the battle between good and evil are applicable to the struggles within all humans and make the topic much more real and tangible. While this was by no means one of my favorites, it was quick and thought-provoking....less
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January 29
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Lila
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Long Day's Journey into Night (Paperback)
by Eugene O'Neill
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read in November, 2007
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"This masterpiece play is semi-autobiographical of O’Neil’s family. The play tells the story of the “Tyrone” family- a fictional name for the O’Neils. The story is extremely unhappy. The youngest son, Edmund is diagnosed with tuberculosis...more
This masterpiece play is semi-autobiographical of O’Neil’s family. The play tells the story of the “Tyrone” family- a fictional name for the O’Neils. The story is extremely unhappy. The youngest son, Edmund is diagnosed with tuberculosis; his mother is addicted to narcotics, his older brother to alcohol. The reality of O’Neil’s family life turned him into who he was; a brilliant playwright. The play takes place over the course of one day, which explains the name of the title. Some may wonder why it is worth it to read such a deeply tragic and depressing piece of writing. The answer is that this play makes us acknowledge the humanity around us and within us. I absolutely loved this play and would recommend it to anyone....less
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The Great Gatsby (Paperback)
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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recommended for: anyone
read in December, 2007
Lila said:
"The Great Gatsby is a love story of Jay Gatsby's passion for Daisy Buchannon. The two meet five years prior to the time in which the book is set. However after Gatsby is drafted into the Vietnam War, Daisy marries the rich Tom Buchannon and settles...more
The Great Gatsby is a love story of Jay Gatsby's passion for Daisy Buchannon. The two meet five years prior to the time in which the book is set. However after Gatsby is drafted into the Vietnam War, Daisy marries the rich Tom Buchannon and settles down in East Egg, Long Island. When Gatsby returns from the war he devotes all of his time to becoming wealthy and eventually settles in West Egg, near Daisy and Tom's home. The narrator is Nick Carraway, whose voice is captivating. Fitzgerald's writing is entrancing, and his descriptive passages are incredibly poetic. Fitzgerald paints a vivid picture of human flaw and portrays romanticism, class distinction, and tragedy. Overall, a beautiful and captivating book and a great read....less
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Yo Lila, what's good ma? Holla at my myspace when ya get the chance, iight girl? Yo party tonight if you down. www.myspace.com/adam123
hey do u own the great gatsby? b/c I started reading it a while ago, but gave my copy away to someone and I want to read it.
hi love, i'm getting into goodreads again. you've inspired me.
