Matthew’s Comments (group member since Mar 08, 2015)

Matthew’s comments from the Reading List Completists group.

Eileen wrote: "Just started this a few days ago and I'm about 200 pages in. So far, it's as interesting as The Stand, which I read last month!"

Not sure when I will officially start this one . . .

Benjamin wrote: "Have been reading this for a few days and really like it so far. A 19th century novel told from various prospectives. Feels really more "modern" than I expected."

I am going to try and listen to this one - with the way my reading is going right now I probably wouldn't finish this one until 2025!

General Discussion of Bleak House - please mark spoilers

General Discussion of Swan Song here - please mark spoilers!

The winner of last month's poll starts today - discuss it here!

Benjamin wrote: "Now about to finish it. Didn't get better though. Have had enough of the garlic and brandy cliches. There is far better Victorian literature out there (especially with regards to the depiction of w..."

That is just about how I felt!

With all the chaos in the world over the past week, I have kind of lost touch with a consistent Goodreads routine. My apologies!

Also, with a new reading month coming up but with a lot of libraries closed and shipping delayed, I know it may be tough for people to get a hold of books. Know that whatever is decided upon doesn't need to just be read next month! But, if you can get a hold of it, some of you might have a lot of extra reading time.

Tomorrow is the last day for our Big Read Poll and I will be posting a regular poll sometime today.

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/1...

Benjamin wrote: "I am about half way through. Unfortunately, don't really like it though..."

From what I remember, I know what you mean!

Here is my review. I liked it okay, wish I could have felt the things I liked about it tied together into a more enjoyable experience overall:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I finally found time to do this - LOTS of books I have never heard of!

I got 235 books and it says I am in the top 9%

The Big Read Poll for April to June 2020 is up!

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/1...

VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!

Eileen wrote: "I just couldn't do it and eventually my book expired from the library, lol."

IMHO - you are not missing much!

Dracula read is happening now! :)

Marlise wrote: "I'm 2/3 through. Have been doing 2.5 hours of audio each week. Man oh man this Clyde. I find it interesting that with his upbringing Clyde doesn't really seem to be religious one bit. Fear of God, ..."

If you only knew . . . but, you will soon!

Made it through the first three books for this month! Starting this one today!

Eileen wrote: "I might use one of my audible credits to get the Tim Curry/Alan Cumming recording!"

Looks like the version I listened to was read by John Lee . . . not quite as famous as Curry and Cumming!

I will not be rereading as I just read it a couple of years ago. But, I will be following discussions!

Discuss the March 2020 Completist Selection here

Dracula by Bram Stoker is the March 2020 Poll winner!

Paula W wrote: "Matthew wrote: "Finished! Below is the link to my review. It is an amazing little book. Not surprised that it stirred up controversy . . . but sad that it did!

https://www.goodreads.com/review/sho..."

Very awesome observation, Paula! I completely agree. Sad that it was so controversial when it is such an uplifting resolution after the pressure and confusion she went through. We could all learn a lot from Margaret!

I am also so glad the group helped you rediscover a favorite!