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Ditto re Cloud Street. Very difficult to read. I gave up.
Phrynne wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I'm well into it now and it has a certain something. A question for those who have read it. Do people like this really exist?"I think they do Phrynne. Most of the c..."
Glad you were able to get something out of it Phrynne. I think it's one of those books you either love or hate. Personally I really enjoyed it but I know others in my book club hated it!!! I haven't read Ruth Park yet. I'm assuming you mean The Harp In The South? It's on my TBR list and definitely a classic.
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I think they do Phrynn..."
That's right. It's a trilogy and is very very good indeed.
I'm giving Cloudstreet three stars in the end because I did like it. I had a little bit of trouble with the mystical parts of it especially the asides about Fish. But I was pleased that Rose and Quick ended up happy.
Phrynne wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I'm well into it now and it has a certain something. A question for those who have read it. Do people like this really exist?"I think..."
Yes. I must say I didn't really get all the mystical bits either. Maybe it was a "Fish" thing? I keep meaning to read up on that aspect of the book but haven't as yet. I know a friend stopped reading because of those parts.
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Yes - it was a bit like he hadn't really decided whether he was writing a social history type novel or a fantasy. There were a lot of ghosts in it. And the suggestion that the house itself was alive. No wonder people read this at book clubs. The possibilities for discussion would be endless!
P.J. wrote: "Hello everyone. I am an Australian author of historic fiction. One of my novels Roxelana and Suleyman is doing extremely well in UK and Eastern Europe. I trust you will enjoy this work, the history..."P.J. Authors that wish to promote there books, please head over to the Aussie Authors Spotlight where you can create a thread to promote your work.
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Leonie wrote: "Sharon wrote: "I was going to read 
by Markus Zusak for May but as my daughter lent her copy to a friend I changed my choice to 
..."My daughter is also doing Frankenstein for the HSC - she doesn't quite share my level of enthusiasm for it but there is so much you can discuss with it. Is your son doing it as a comparative to Blade runner (movie)?
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Cathy wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Sharon wrote: "I was going to read by Markus Zusak for May but as my daughter lent her copy to a friend I changed my choice to [bookcover:I am the Me..."Yes - Blade Runner and Frankenstein, that's them! Time to re-watch Blade Runner again - at least it's a good movie - well I think so, not so sure about the kids, though, they've both said that they get put off good books and movies as a result of the English process of deconstruction, which is a bit sad.
I'm a bit behind on this one so I'm combining favourite genre( April) with male author( May) and reading I am the Messenger
. Hope this is ok?
Brenda wrote: "No problem Elaine...loved I am the Messenger :)"Thanks Brenda. It's another one I've had on my TBR for a while. Hopefully I'll love it too.
Male Author for MayBad: The True Story of Australia's Biggest Ever Murder Investigation
Michael Duffy4★
I finished Remembering Babylon by David Malouf a couple of days ago. Interesting idea for the plot, but unfortunately I didn't feel like the book actually delivered and the ending was unresolved and left me unsatisfied. 2★ (Probably really only 1.5, but since GR doesn't do half-stars I'll be generous and round up!)Am about to start Frantic by Katherine Howell so I have higher hopes for it!
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Oooh, I loved that book Kathryn! I hope you do too...it was my first (and her first) and I devoured the rest after that one!
That's certainly a change of pace Kathryn
That's good, Dale, because I didn't like Malouf's pace very much. Or his writing style. I wasn't intending to read Frantic this month, but since I had it on the shelf still unread toward the end of May, I figured I'd use it for June and leave my June book till October!And I do hope I enjoy it, Brenda. I still haven't started yet, but I feel like I've had more ordinary reads lately than I would like, so hopefully this will be a bit better than ordinary!!
Brenda wrote: "Have you read The Book Thief ?"Sorry Brenda I didn't see this earlier. Yes I have read The Book Thief. It's one of my all time favourites. It was a great book. I just realised I'm a couple of months behind on this challenge but I will cheat a little and combine April/May and read The Messenger
and then fit in my female author for June, who I haven't decided on yet. Lots of catching up to do !!!!
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Now I'm ready for Julys, but as I have read the new release I had chosen for there, I'll have to re-think! At least I have plenty of time to decide!
I've finished my June book Death Delights by Gabrielle Lord. I quite enjoyed it but wish there was half stars to give as I thought it was definitely better than 3 stars but not quite sure I wanted to give it 4 stars.
Brenda wrote: "My second for June The Goodbye Ride by Lily Malone 5★sNow I'm ready for Julys, but as I have read the new release I had chosen for there, I'll have to re-think! At least I have plenty of time to ..."
Gosh Brenda, my head is spinning trying to keep up with you. Each time I log on I get a message saying Brenda has reviewed another book!!! You are amazing, as I know for a fact that it's not just this challenge you are completing books in. Will I ever cease to be amazed by the speed with which you devour books? I think not!!!
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A As a new Aussie Author - please take a look at this new book :-) Hope you enjoy. Second book well underway. More info at http://boybucket.blogspot.com.au"Thank Darren. This thread is for members who are participating in the reading challenge but you are more then welcome to set up a thread for yourself and promote your book in the Author's Spotlight. Also the details relating to your book will get lost in this thread.
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Also I see that you're a new member. Would you like to introduce yourself in this thread here so we can all say hello to you.
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Now I'm ready for Julys, but as I have read the new release I had chosen for there, I'll have to re-think! At least I have ple..."
I'm enjoying having more time to read Elaine..there was a time it would take me 2 weeks to read a book!
Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "My second for June The Goodbye Ride by Lily Malone 5★sNow I'm ready for Julys, but as I have read the new release I had chosen for there, I'll have to re-think! At l..."
Never!!!! I don't believe that...even with other things to get in the way I reckon you'd still power through books.
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Now I'm ready for Julys, but as I have read the new release I had chosen for there, I'll have to..."
True story Elaine:)
Couldn't help myself. Started The Light Between Oceans for June read. July will be Three Hours Late, assuming I can wait that long to get to it.
The light between the oceans was a great book.
I just finished it and I loved it. Keep the tissues handy Dale.
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I hope you are enjoying it Dale. I also want to read Three Hours Late :)
Sharon wrote: "I just finished it and I loved it. Keep the tissues handy Dale."Loving it.
It's a heart wrenching read Dale but definitely worth reading. I agree with Sharon about the tissues. I reckon I cried for about two thirds of it, right to the end. It was my favourite book from last year. So glad you're loving it.And to think that Marieke Hardy had the nerve to liken it to the McDonald's of books!!!! Meaning I guess that it's popular but without any substance. Seriously???
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I wouldn't take any notice of that with her Elaine...I think she just likes being controversial!
Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "It's a heart wrenching read Dale but definitely worth reading. I agree with Sharon about the tissues. I reckon I cried for about two thirds of it, right to the end. It was my favouri..."Yeah, I know Brenda but that she would say that about this particular book really irks me!!!
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Yes, especially with it's awards!
Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "It's a heart wrenching read Dale but definitely worth reading. I agree with Sharon about the tissues. I reckon I cried for about two thirds of it, right..."Exactly!!!
Okay finished. Absolutely loved it. Review will go up probably tomorrow and you were all right about the tissues.
Hey Jo we're talking about The Light Between Oceans.
Oh I thought you were. As I said yesterday it was one of the best books I read last year.
Dale wrote: "My review of The Light Between Oceansis now up here http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/..."
Read that last year and it was the best book of the year for my bookclub!
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I think they do Phrynne. Most of the characters were ..."
I am nearly at the end now and the characters do grow on you. I have enjoyed the book but I think Ruth Park maybe did it better.