Pam’s Comments (group member since Jul 12, 2018)

Pam’s comments from the Never too Late to Read Classics group.

Hi Nike! Glad to see you in this group, also! I thought you were already in it. 😀 Hope you find some good classics to read with us!

Kathy - I really enjoy coming-of-age stories also! I read Krik? Krik! in 2021. I don’t remember it but I must have had mixed feelings since I didn’t rate it. That’s the only book I’ve read by Danticat. I’ll probably read something else by her now that I have more exposure to Caribbean literature.

Thanks Kathy! I’m looking forward to reading it in a few days. I usually like these types of stories. The rhyme makes sense that it could be related to the title.

Thanks Lesle!

So, 9 days later I buy more books 🙄! My husband convinced me to buy Don Quijote de la Mancha (the Spanish edition)! That will be a year-long project for me to read. I plan to read it side by side with my English edition. I also bought Pessoa: A Biography by Richard Zenith. It was published in 2021 but covers the years 1888-1935. It is 1,055 pages, another project for me - to read it plus Fernando Pessoa’s The Book of Disquiet. I also bought Justine by Lawrence Durrell. It is the first book in the Alexandria Quartet. I already have the 2nd book so I figured I might as well get the first one.

Kathy wrote: "I've just finished Crick Crack, Monkey. I read the introduction last, which cleared up some of the relationships of the characters.

The main character, Tee, is caught between two wo..."

What did you think of the book Kathy? I thought I saw you gave it 4 stars. Is it clear what "monkey" refers to? I still haven't started it.

Glad to see you are joining us Lesle! I skipped the intro. It looked like it gave away too much of the story. I’m reading something else right now but hope to get back to this one on the weekend. It’s pretty short so I might just read it on Sunday.

I agree that Dune 2 definitely had some differences from the book. I still liked it but I thought it was way too loud. Chalamet and Zendaya were really good!

I have Chéri and The Last of Chéri by Colette that I plan to read in April.

I tend to buy books at my library. Each branch has a shelf of books for $1-$2. They only display books in excellent shape. The rest they put up for sale at their monthly big sale at the main library. I find new books that don’t look like they’ve even been opened. I don’t dare go to the big book sale! The last time I did, I came home with 45 books! I can’t risk that happening again! 😂 For me, 2024 is going to be a year of downsizing rather than acquisition. But, I do like to see what the rest of you are adding to your libraries!

Luís - Looks like it will be an interesting election! I hope the “best” candidate wins.

It feels a little early, even here, to start soccer! It’s still in the 30s and 40s in the mornings when they play. My grandson moved up to the next age group 7-8 year olds so there was more skill instruction and the game was more interesting to watch!

Our cherry trees started blooming a few days ago. They’re really beautiful. We have pink ones and white ones throughout my neighborhood. 🌸🌸🌸

Luís - Yes, soccer not American football! Soccer is very popular with American kids. We also have a professional soccer team, NM United, here in Albuquerque. I think it’s the only professional sports team in our state.

I just started Crick Crack, Monkey by Trinidadian author Merle Hodge today. It’s our March Latin American read. I hope a few others will join us in reading this one! I skipped the intro because it seems to be a summary of the book.

Thanks Luís! To be honest, it’s not very exciting watching 6 and 7 year olds playing ⚽️. They all run after the ball in a big pack, sometimes tripping over each other! Most haven’t learned how to pass and other skills like that yet but they have fun and they have to start somewhere. Plus, it’s great exercise!

That sounds like a delicious breakfast Lesle! Yum! Now I’m feeling really hungry.

Soccer season starts today for my grandson. It’s a lot cooler this weekend than it has been lately. Only 47 degrees at noon but at least the sun will be out! The nice thing is that the field is walking distance from my house so I get in a good walk. Hope everyone has a nice weekend!

Has anyone seen the Dune 2 movie yet?? I’m going tomorrow. Can’t wait! Dune is my favorite SF classic. I’ve got to get back to reading the series. I think I read the first 3 books.

My library hold came in yesterday so i will pick it up today and start it this coming week!

Kathy - Awesome! I’m waiting for my hold to come in. I think this will be a good one! I read several books last year set in the Caribbean and I liked all of them.