Jessica’s Comments (group member since Jan 02, 2013)

Jessica’s comments from the Classics Without All the Class group.

Anchovies

Well bacon makes everything better. :)




Sausage

Palm tree

Not really. It came out in 2009. It was nominated for a bunch if Oscars but I can't recall if it won any. The movie is about Tolstoy's later life to his death. He discusses whether or not to sale his writing pieces in America. Also deals with the relationship between he and his wife. It had quite a large cast in it. I think John McAvoy is in it as well.

Cream cheese

Rattle

Hotel

water

Hunger Games

Pipi Longstockings

Karena wrote: "I just finished The Kitchen House which will be the subject of my Playing With History review tomorrow, and I think I'm starting Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal to lighte..."

Wow! High five for AS and AK! I am sending lots of reading power and happiness your way. :)

Didn't think about that. But lesson learned. I had a feeling something would be like that in the end based on the small amount of knowledge I had of the book.

Has anyone ever watched The Last Station? Christopher Plumber plays Leo Tolstoy and Helen Mirrin plays the role of Tolstoy's wife. Great movie you can't go wrong with those two casted in lead roles. Curious what some other people's thoughts were on that movie, if they have seen it.

Alana wrote: "Library bag, except that I rarely get rid of classics, since somehow it feels like they are supposed to be part of that "showing off" collection on the shelves at home.

I read this several months ..."


I am almost finished with part 3. The part where we get Alexey and Anna's pov, of her admittance, centers around all of what you mentioned. Alexey is concerned with society's reaction and somewhat worried about the family. He uses religion, in the end but I feel like it is b/c he thinks it is most likely to make Anna feel guilty. Or he hopes it will.

Whereas Anna is fully concerned with the child's well-being and how her actions could effect him. I can't wait to see where else the story goes. I am loving the story. Glad I was given the opportunity to read one of Tolstoy's works. I will be back later to post a "real review". :D

Anil wrote: "I don't know how it worked in Russia back then, but women expected and encouraged in my country, Turkey, to close their eyes on their husbands' mischiefs. Of course not all women did that or have b..."

Thank you for the insight. I wondered about some of those family matters and all. You answered all of my questions and feel safe in saying/agreeing with you that, that was how things were in Russia.

While it is something expected in cultures of this nature, I still wish something better and happier for Dolly. Although her children to fill that void for her. Her interactions with her children always bring a smile to my face and give some hope/peace for her.

I would give Jane Eyre a try. There are some sad moments....But when you get to the end, totally worth it! Happy ending with a bow on top, imo.

Tina Fey

Heather wrote: "I finished Brave New World early and started on Anna in early April. I'm only 384 pages in. Like Tom said, it is a lot like Age of Innocence; however, I am enjoying this read a lot more.

And my e..."

I did the same thing. I, usually, stay away from sparknotes until the very end or reading about a specific chapter. But leave it to the good ole introduction to screw me over. Oh well, at least we don't have all of the ending. i feel like there will still be some surprises for us...hoping, at least. :)

Part I really lets you dive into the world, culture, society of Russia in this time period. I have a strong loyalty to Levin. He, quickly, became my favorite character because he is a lot like myself. The love he has for his farm and lifestyle is beautiful, as well as Tolstoy's writing to describe it.

Anna I want to hold at a distance. I kept not wanting to like her (because of what the story is about) but couldn't help myself. In the first Part she is so sweet, carries herself with grace, and knows how to win anyone over with good conversation. She is one of those women you just want to have a cup of coffee or tea with and talk the day away.

Vronksy....I see that name and I turn 5 shades of red. He just one big ball of lust.

I found it peculiar that Dolly, in her situation with Stepan, was not the victim in this society, or so it seemed. Anna comes in to rescue the marriage and help Dolly realize she should stay with her husband? Difference in culture and time period. Due to this, I think i need to learn a bit more about the way this worked. Anyone have some knowledge about Russia? Or, would it kind of be like the 50s and 60s in America? Men were not seen as successful in the business world unless they had a mistress.

That one?

Would Richard Parker fit this category? I feel like he does. Thoughts?