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Embassytown Discussion
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Preparing for Embassytown: welcome
Oh boy. Unfortunately I slipped through the cracks with TCAC discussion but I'm going to make time for this one. I loved Embassytown, it will be a re-read for me, and I'm looking forward to what I might discover the second time around!
Wonderful, Pearl, and may I say that it's very nice to meet you!
Hello, I'll be joining in.I read The Scar last year and was disappointed, but I recently read TC&TC with this group and thought it very good. Fingers crossed for Embassytown...
Oh, good good good!I enjoyed the discussion of TC&TC so it will be nice to see new people plus the old crowd joining in with Embassytown. :)
..and you kept things going nicely over at TC&TC, Cecily, so i'm glad to see you'll be along for the next one.
We may make a Mievillian of you yet... ;)
Traveller wrote: "...We may make a Mievillian..."I want to be one... I'm just not quite there yet. ;)
T,I received an invite to Embassytown and I think it disappeared before I answered the question about participating. Maybe I did or not but this is confirmation that I'll join in.
Frankly, I was not taken with the last selection and I've gotten pretty picky about what I'll read these days. There's just too much great stuff out there I haven't gotten to yet. I'll give this one a shot though.
Robert, even if you end up not liking it so much, come and join for the company- it will be great having you around!After Embassytown we'll be taking a bit if a break from our CM reading, so if you're getting a bit tired of him, don't worry, we're taking a breather in April/May.
Thank you and sounds good.
I've started through my first read and should be ready for chapter discussions when they get here. What can I say, I'm a dedicated CM fan.
Annie wrote: "I've started through my first read and should be ready for chapter discussions when they get here. What can I say, I'm a dedicated CM fan."That you are, Annie, that you are! In fact, i think you have the honor of being our very first member. :) (except for the 2 founder mods, of course).
Well, it's good to have such a dedicated Mievillian in our ranks.
We really must arrange an author interview with CM this year, you know.
Hello to all the participants in 'Embassytown' reread! The time is getting close, and by this Sunday I plan to post the threads for the reread (I'm not in too much of a hurry since we have plenty of time, and my very busy month at work as well as the miserable flu that knocked me down are all winding down).I'm excited to revisit Miéville sci-fi world! See you all on March 4th.
Whoo-hooo! Hope you're feeling a lot better by now, Nataliya!
Traveller wrote: "Whoo-hooo! Hope you're feeling a lot better by now, Nataliya!"Thanks, Trav! I'm not completely recovered yet but finally I'm able to function. And I'm ready to put this functionality to full use (after a night shift tonight and a slep break tomorrow during the day).
Ugh, a night shift is the pits for recovery from the 'flu, but i guess you gotta do what you gotta do, eh? Well all the best, i hope it's a quiet night and that the lil' babies will decide to stay inside their nice and cozy snug little place there in the darkness for tonight, and decide to leave wanting to pop out into the world until tomorrow, he he.
I'm about half way through and it is so... wonderful. I'm reading it slowly and savouring it. I look forward to the discussion.And I hope you're continuing to recover, Nataliya.
Cecily wrote: "I'm about half way through and it is so... wonderful. I'm reading it slowly and savouring it. I look forward to the discussion.And I hope you're continuing to recover, Nataliya."
I'm so glad you're enjoying it, Cecily! I can't wait to see your take on it.
This is probably my favourite CM. Have started my reread in anticipation.
Tim wrote: "I'm new to goodreads, but really looking forward to joining in this discussion! Read TC&TC last year, and it forced me to sit up and pay attention to contemporary SF. Wasn't so convinced by Krake..."Welcome, Tim! Both to Goodreads and to Mievillians. I hope you'll enjoy visiting here, and looking forward to having some good discussions with you. :)
@ Andrea : Oh, I'd be so glad if you had the time to join in, Andrea! :)
Hi, I'm joining the read for Embassytown, I'm starting tonight (sun 3rd) I've read a few before e.g. Perdido, The Scar, IronCouncil, King Rat, Kraken and City and City, but not this one, so far.My favourite is Perdido Street Station, the first one I read.
Dr. Nataliya wrote:"...I'm not in too much of a hurry since we have plenty of time..."That sounds very good to me, Nataliya. A slow read fits my own very-distracted mental weather and life pace ATM. :)
I'm not sure whether I can fit this in, but I am going to try! So good to see you Nataliya et al. :)
The first discussion thread is up! (pages 1-40; Kindle 0-12%). The next one will follow tomorrow - I need to fit in some medical reading tonight, so I will start only with one thread today.
Tim, Andrea, Mosca, Phil and Kris - so excited to see you guys here!
Hey guys, it's lovely to see all of you here! I don't really have time to read this now, but since a lot of us are pressed for time,but coming along nevertheless, I'm going to try as well. I couldn't forgo such excellent company as this. :)Time schmime. We'll manage somehow. :)
Traveller wrote: "...since a lot of us are pressed for time,but coming along nevertheless, I'm going to try as well..."Just be grateful it's SO much shorter than Perdito Street Station. ;)
Traveller wrote: "Hey guys, it's lovely to see all of you here! I don't really have time to read this now, but since a lot of us are pressed for time,but coming along nevertheless, I'm going to try as well. I coul..."Hey, we have a month, don't we? That should be plenty of time for a slow leisurely read. No need to rush, especially since I'm slow at posting the threads.
Cecily wrote: "Just be grateful it's SO much shorter than Perdito Street Station. ;)"
My Kindle version claims this is only 345 pages (but Kindle versions always seem shorter). I read it over 2 nights the first time, I think.
I might be a little late to the party. But I will turn up.
Ian wrote: "I might be a little late to the party. But I will turn up.":D
Cecily wrote: ":D"I have it on good authority that the party will be fun.
Ian wrote: "I have it on good authority that the party will be fun."You can't believe everything you read on the internet. ;)
Cecily wrote: "You can't believe everything you read on the internet. ;)"I'm useless at the internet. I can't even believe everything I write on the internet.
Ian wrote: "I might be a little late to the party. But I will turn up.":D
OK, I bought the book today. I'll start as soon as I read and review my Pamuk.
P.S. I'm really excited by the stories escaping this group about how good the book is.For anyone who didn't see it, I placed a link to a podcast of an interview with China in the online folder (?) a few days ago. He has been in Australia promoting Railsea.
Cecily wrote: "Ian wrote: "I have it on good authority that the party will be fun."You can't believe everything you read on the internet. ;)"
Darn you, Cecily! You've convinced me on Embassytown. Should I believe you since you're on the internet? You are interrupting my Proust dreaming!
@ Ian - awesome. Can't wait to see your input on the discussion threads :)@ Aloha - Don't believe anything you read on the internet. That includes this statement.
Oh, and the second discussion thread is up! Come discuss the Language!
Nataliya, I don't know how you can do it, but the currently reading for the group is still showing on my screen as TC&TC.If it is the same for you, are you able to insert details of Embassytown and the timeframe?
I can't do it, because I'm no longer a moderator.
@ Ian - thanks for pointing that out. I fixed it.
Oops, apologies for that. Thanks for fixing it...hope it didn't give you too much trouble fiddling with it, Nataliya, I know you're busy. I forgot at first to fix that with the switchover to the previous read as well, tsssk.
Traveller wrote: "Oops, apologies for that. Thanks for fixing it...hope it didn't give you too much trouble fiddling with it, Nataliya, I know you're busy. I forgot at first to fix that with the switchover to the ..."
Nah, I figured it out; the menu makes it pretty self-explanatory.
I am very happy to be joining this party, and it is great to see so many great friends and participants! I have started reading it (for the first time), and look forward to the discussions.
Jim wrote: "I am very happy to be joining this party, and it is great to see so many great friends and participants! I have started reading it (for the first time), and look forward to the discussions."Welcome, Jim; so nice to see you here! I can't wait to see your input in the discussion.
Jim, it's so good to see you. I was just going to write you a message to see how you are. Hoping you are well!
Thanks so much for the kind words, Nataliya and Kris! I am just beginning to feel better after an extremely difficult period in my life. Doctor’s orders, I just have to be careful to limit activities until my energy level gets better, and the headaches and other problems are more manageable. My circumstances are definitely improving, and I am optimistic that my health will improve as well.With that said, I am REALLY looking forward to some quality time with wonderful friends on GR, and in these discussions. I truly appreciate all the steadfast friend support from both of you and from many others on GR – I love you all! I am optimistic about my future, and excited about the possibilities that lie ahead.
Sending love and friendship your way as always, Jim! :)
Jim! What a nice surprise! Although I haven't joined the discussions yet, I plan to soon, so you will still have someone behind you to keep the rearguard up.Kris, it's nice to see you popping in here as well!
I hope that we'll soon see more of you both!
Jim wrote: "Thanks so much for the kind words, Nataliya and Kris! I am just beginning to feel better after an extremely difficult period in my life. Doctor’s orders, I just have to be careful to limit activiti..."Jim, I'm so glad to see that you are doing better! Health issues are difficult, but I hope that everything, including your health, will be getting much better. I'll join Kris in sending all the good thoughts your way!
Kris and Nataliya, Thanks So Much for the love and friendship and all the good thoughts! Your kindnesses are, as always, very much appreciated.Traveller, thanks so much for your greetings and well-wishes also! You have been a great and loyal friend, and I really appreciate your efforts in organizing this wonderful group, and continuing to contribute even with your frantically busy schedule.
I know that all of you are extremely busy, and Nataliya, I was really sorry to hear about your struggles with the horrible flu of this year. It means so much to me that you take the time to send your greetings and well-wishes. You are all awesome!
Discussion for Part 2 and Part 3 is up! (Also known as the final set-up before the shite goes down)
We can use this thread to clock in, get to know one anther (if we don't already), get stoked, and post material relevant to our upcoming discussion.