Lisa’s Comments (group member since Sep 23, 2009)

Lisa’s comments from the Should have read classics group.

The Good Earth,
The Rook,
Edge of Dark Water and The Irish Country Doctor series.

Everyman wrote: "For those who got part way through but want a chance for additional discussion or want a new incentive to read it, the Chunksters group will be starting to read this sometime early next year."

Thanks for that Everyman. I would like to finish this next year and they might give the inspiration.

It is that time of year again, time to list your favorite books that you have read during this last year. It can be any genre, date written, etc. Just let me know what books caught your literary fancy and you couldn't put down or made you think about it for weeks after.

The Waterloo section is long, it seems to span way too many pages, but the pace quickens after that. Of course, I'm not that far into it after that, so don't take my word for it! Valjean is an interesting literary character. I think that he also could be a reluctant hero, even though he has been to prison, he still has a conscience and remembers how to care and love. It could be a form of penance maybe?

I finished this one last night and gave it 4 stars. Actually, I'd give it 4.5, but that is not allowed. I really liked this one and can't believe that it read that fast. I can't wait to keep discussing it during January!

Took me awhile to finally get to this part in the book. It is very touching to read Marner's reaction to finding Eppie. I was wondering what would bring him out of his shell completely. I have to say that I laughed when he mentioned tying the child to his loom as a way to keep track of her while he was working.

Dustin wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Dustin wrote: "Hi Lisa, Angie, and anyone I may have missed (welcome, newbies!) I left awhile back, and recently decided to return. It feels great to BE back!!

I've missed the variou..."

Les Mis is under the buddy reads-current thread, and Atlas is under the buddy reads-completed thread. I probably should move LM, but since their is not a buddy read going on right now, it doesn't hurt. You might have to click on the discussion board heading to see all the threads. If they are not commented on then they go into the graveyard of forgotten hits!

Welcome to the group Trina and Zoe ! I hope that you enjoy the group and find lots of classics to read! Happy reading!

Everyman wrote: "In Chapter 9, I'm glad that Godfrey at least feels a bit of shame in deceiving his father about his marriage. It's sort of fun to watch him squirm, but I realize that Dunstan wouldn't be squirming..."

It seems callous, but I also enjoy seeing him squirm here and at the dance. It is hard to feel sorry for him though. Perhaps he has redemption coming, but it shall be a long fall.

Everyman wrote: "The passage where Dolly Winthrop and Aaron go to visit Silas was touching. Aaron acted exactly as some of my grandchildren would, hiding behind mother until some offering was held out which was su..."


Wonderfully said! I can just picture the little boy and also feel the mother's annoyance when her child will not let go of her leg and talk to the person.
The villagers are rather amazing, considering that for 25 years, they have ignored the weaver. Plus, when stories are invented about people, it is hard to believe the truth about them.

Everyman wrote: "Lisa wrote: "I have to ask Everyman, what grade did you read this in school?"

Ninth.

But that's not "read," it's more "was supposed to have read." I was one of those students who was sneaky eno..."

Ha ha! I think that most students have some book that has gone into the "was supposed to have read" category! I know that sometimes those Cliffnotes versions managed to somehow sneak into my backpack when I was not looking!

Yes, especially since her wardrobe is current and well made. The "city girls" (can't remember their names) are very impressed with Nancy. Not so much with her sister though. Frankness was not a wonderful quality to have at that time, although it makes for an amusing read. Now that I think about it, frankness is not a quality that is admired now either. Unless you work in the gossip industry.

I have to ask Everyman, what grade did you read this in school?

Dustin wrote: "Hi Lisa, Angie, and anyone I may have missed (welcome, newbies!) I left awhile back, and recently decided to return. It feels great to BE back!!

I've missed the various Classics discussions.:)


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Hello there Dustin! Nice to have you back! Yeah, to tackling Les Mis! I still need to finish it from our group read time. Would love to hear your thoughts as you read it, maybe that will give me the shove into finishing it. Don Q is another book that I would like to read, but I must admit it scares the bejeebers out of me. Welcome back and hope that you find some other classics to read! Happy reading!

James wrote: "I am James John Loftus author of Celtic Blood which was in part, inspired by Macbeth

I have a Giveaway on now.

https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh..."

Hello and welcome James! I hope that you enjoy it! I will have to check out your book.

I'm still reading this one, and I finally picked up a Shakespeare encyclopedia from the library which should help with my understanding.

I always enjoy reading about large parties in classic novels. They always seem so fun and crazy. People let their hair down and seem to forget about titles and positions, at least, for some of the night. I always have a picture of the dances and the complicated movements would be something to see.

Thank you for that! IT is an iconic picture of village life and that makes sense about Marner becoming more involved in the daily aspects of the village, besides weaving linen.
I have to say this now that the Dunsey and Godfrey are just awful. What selfish, terrible people they are. That's how I really feel! Ha!

I feel like I missed something in Chp.6. Besides introducing some characters, was I supposed to glean anything from that chapter?

Everyman wrote: "I love the passage in Chapter 8 talking about the villagers remembering that the pedlar had earrings. ...it was stated with gathering emphasis, that the parson had wanted to know whether the pedlar..."

This is what makes witness testimony so unreliable. People see different things and remember things that never happened. Rather like hearing a story from your childhood and then thinking you were there, when you were not. Eliot is spot on in that observance!