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

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

I have the ebook and the audiobook checked out. Just started it.

Good list! I definitely want to read The Hearing Trumpet and will look for the Star Trek series. We have a used/new bookstore that carries a good selection of SF including lots of Star Trek books. I’ve never looked through them before.

I just finished The Manticore (Deptford Trilogy #2) (pub. 1972) by Canadian author Robertson Davies. I didn’t like it as much as the first book Fifth Business but it was worth reading. I’m glad I read it right after the first book, since it was fresh in my mind. It explores the experiences and inner struggles of the son of one of the main characters (in book 1) through conversations between him and his Jungian psychoanalyst. I found the Jungian/subconscious analysis very interesting and started thinking more about my own dreams. I definitely plan to read book 3, maybe this month.

Lesle - Sorry to hear about the water situation in your community. I hope you don’t have any more problems!

My husband and I did a turn around trip to Phoenix just in time to say goodbye to his brother. We left on Sunday and he passed on Monday. I’m thankful that we had those last few hours together.

I hope everyone enjoys their weekend! I plan to eat some leftovers today, get in some reading and a cold walk, and maybe start decorating for Christmas.

Lesle and Luís - You both have a lot of books!

Thank you Leona and Lesle! Fortunately, it’s blue skies and no precipitation predicted although it may be windy on the drive back. It’s 8 degrees where we are driving now! 🥶 It’s a long drive - 7 hours. I usually get in a little nap and some reading. I have a couple of audiobooks I’m listening to so that’s an option also. There’s a stretch where we lose cell service, which is annoying.

How’s the snow situation for those of you in the northeast? I watched part of the Thursday night game in Cleveland, where it was really coming down!

We are making an unplanned trip to Scottsdale, AZ this weekend, where it will be 80 degrees on Friday. I’m glad we won’t have to deal with snow driving out there! Unfortunately, we are going to see my brother-in-law, who just went into hospice care. I hope we get there in time to say goodbye.

Wow Lesle! That’s a lot of books!!

I read the book in 2016 and it was my first book by Shute. I really like his writing style. I gave it 5 stars and kept the book. I don’t usually keep books unless I think I will reread it or pass it on to someone. I remember thinking that the people seemed so calm and I wondered if that’s really how people would act. I should probably reread it sometime soon!

Nancy wrote: " by Mario Vargas Llosa

Finish date: 15.11.2024
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Thank you Nancy for your comments! I agree with Jen - I'm encouraged. The structure sounds interesting but possibly challenging. It's helpful to know ahead of time what to expect.

I was on the App and couldn't see your review, until I got on the website. All I saw was the book cover! Do you plan to read any other books by Llosa? I have 2 others to read, maybe next year.

If it took you 19 hours, it will probably take me at least 3 weeks! I am easily distracted, and my eyes get tired. I can't do 19 hrs in 3 days.

Nancy - Wow! That was a quick read for such a long book! I’m glad to hear how much you enjoyed it. Looking forward to your review! I just finished up a library book club read and am now able to focus 100% on this book.

I just started Conversation in the Cathedral, the Latin American group read.

Jen - No, I haven’t started it yet. After the 17th, my reading time frees up and I plan to start it!

Nancy - I’m glad to see you are joining in the group read!

I support 3, 8, 10, and 14. Thank you everyone for your ideas!

I support South Sea Vagabonds. That sounds really good!

What helps me decompress is listening to music, playing piano/keyboard, walking, not watching the news and minimizing FB activity. I went to a Veterans celebration at our multi-generational center last night and had fun 2-stepping with a very nice gentleman, who is a Vietnam vet. I’ve been walking the indoor track at the center most days with my neighbor. When it’s not freezing out, like it has been, we walk around the soccer fields. The kids had a snow day this week so I had my grandson in the morning. Had enough snow to make a small snowman. Not enough to do much else, but it was still fun for him! Other parts of the city and state were snowed in with feet of snow. Our ski area even opened up this weekend, in contrast to last year when it was so dry that it never opened. I’m wondering if we are in for a wet winter, which would be a great thing!

Hope everyone has a wonderful and relaxing weekend!

Thanks Pyangie! There are at least 2 I plan to read.

I just started Fifth Business (pub. 1970) by Canadian author Robertson Davies. It’s my last book to read for a 52 book challenge. The prompt is an author from Canada, Australia, or NZ. So far I like it but I think it’s going to be a slow read, even though it’s only 252 pages. It’s the first book in the Deptford Trilogy.

I recently watched the 1983 Brazilian movie Gabriela based on Jorge Amado’s Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon, which we read this year in the Latin American thread. It was pretty good but the book was better! 😀

I watched the movie Gabriela on TV a few weeks ago. It was ok but I didn't feel like it really captured the essence (almost magical) of the main character. It did stick to the story line but I enjoyed the book much more, which I usually do.

Kathy - I hope you get a chance to read it!