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[Leslie]

Finished the audiobook of Jane Eyre (narrated by Susan Ericksen) today. I read this book back in school, but found that I remembered it quite well. Personally, I like Jane Eyre much more than her sister's book, Wuthering Heights! I would recommend it if you want a good Victorian romance :)

[Bionic Jean]

Absolutely Leslie. I hate Wuthering Heights with a vengeance!

[Alannah]

Leslie wrote: "Finished the audiobook of Jane Eyre (narrated by Susan Ericksen) today. I read this book back in school, but found that I remembered it quite well. Personally, I like Jane Eyre much more than her..."

I agree. Hated Heathcliff and Catherine. I did write an essay at Christmas about Isabella and her obsessive love, she was the only character I felt sorry for and even then I didn't feel that sorry.

[Alannah]

Becca wrote: "Alannah wrote: "I finished My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century and Harvesting the Heart. I ended up really enjoying My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century but very disappointed in Harvesting the Heart."

Th..."

Apart from J.K Rowling (but I haven't had the chance to read The Cuckoo's Calling) I don't really know of an author where I have enjoyed every single one of their books that I have read.

[Rowena]

Jean wrote: "Absolutely Leslie. I hate Wuthering Heights with a vengeance!"

ditto

[Paul]

I finished In Cold Blood this morning. Grim reading, compelling and a tragic true story. I would recommend it, as the way Truman Capote describes the things that happen is emotionless and non judgemental

[Bionic Jean]

I'm really wanting to read this next! We aren't quite into the middle of the month are we? So little time....

[Paul]

Jean wrote: "I'm really wanting to read this next! We aren't quite into the middle of the month are we? So little time...."

Quite! I have 18 books lined up to read next!

[Bionic Jean]

Hahaha! Did you ever see the film "Multiplicity"?

[Amber]

I'm reading Christmas Letters and it's pretty good so far for my first debbie macomber book. :-)

[Nicole]

Last night I finally finished up Confessions by Augustine of Hippo. I really admired this work, but it was tough. A lot of it went over my head. Augustine really dissects the Scripture. I wish I could have read it in a college class or something. But what I did get was really good :)

[Leslie]

Jean wrote: "Hahaha! Did you ever see the film "Multiplicity"?"

*smile* Yes that thought has crossed my mind!

[Leslie]

Nicole wrote: "Last night I finally finished up Confessions by Augustine of Hippo. I really admired this work, but it was tough. A lot of it went over my head. Augustine really dissects the Scripture. I wish ..."

Hmmm... I have this on my shelf, but so many more interesting (to me at least) books I own also waiting.

[Leslie]

Paul wrote: "I finished In Cold Blood this morning. Grim reading, compelling and a tragic true story. I would recommend it, as the way Truman Capote describes the things that happen is emotionless and non judge..."

So Paul, did you consider this as fiction or nonfiction? I am always unsure with that book...

[Paul]

Leslie wrote: "Paul wrote: "I finished In Cold Blood this morning. Grim reading, compelling and a tragic true story. I would recommend it, as the way Truman Capote describes the things that happen is emotionless ..."

I would consider it as a fictionalised true story. I think that the embellishments make it readable.

[LauraT]

Amber wrote: "Thanks LauraT. Definitely check it out. It was a pretty good read. ^_^"

Foud it! i'll read as soon as I'm done with my september readalong: I've got Waiting for Gertrude: A Graveyard Gothic with Dely, As I Lay Dying with Jenny and Becca, Six Characters in Search of an Author with Shirley and the group of Zola's reading!!! I need a day of 30 hours!!!!!

[Dhanaraj]

Nicole wrote: "Last night I finally finished up Confessions by Augustine of Hippo. I really admired this work, but it was tough. A lot of it went over my head. Augustine really dissects the Scripture. I wish ..."

That is a good news. I had tried few times to complete it and I had not completed it till today.

[Leslie]

LauraT wrote: "Amber wrote: "Thanks LauraT. Definitely check it out. It was a pretty good read. ^_^"

Foud it! i'll read as soon as I'm done with my september readalong: I've got Waiting for Gertrude: A Graveyard..."

I will join you in Pirandello! When are you starting?

[Amber]

Cool laurat. :-)

[Amber]

I just finished Christmas Lettersby Debbie Macomberand it was a pretty good read for my first Debbie Macomber book which was an ebook on my tablet I checked out from my library's overdrive ebook/audiobook online library catalog. I'll get to the ebooks on my tablet from aldiko later on and then wait for my birthday on September 26 for Defiance by C.J. Redwine as I might get it for that. If I do, I'll definitely give it a read.

[dely]

Me too, I would like to re-read Pirandello. Perhaps I will join in the discussion.

I have finished reading Killericamente vostro by Stefano Santavenere.
For me it is a 4 stars book and I would recommend it but there is only an Italian edition, it has never been translated. It is experimental literature, the language is made by neologisms (not only from Italian words but also from English words who are italianized). The first 40/50 pages seem difficult because we aren't used to this new language but then we can enjoy the plot. It talks about a devil who lives on earth and who wants to fight the Evil with the evil. He isn't as bad as other demons and sometimes he seems more human than the humans. It is set in a futuristic Italy where society is full of vices and evilness. There are also some themes like politics and religion which are described in a ironic and subtle way. It is a much deeper book as it seems at the beginning.
I would recommend it but only to Italian native speaker, otherwise it is impossible to understand all the neologisms.

[Petra]

I've finished a few books over the past couple of weeks. Sorry I haven't posted them sooner; I've been busy at work & have had little time on the computer.

I read:
Y, a story of a young girl trying to find out about her past

Catch-22, a zany look at the absurdness of war

Looking for Me, which was okay. It was a good Southern story that was a bit saccharine sweet.

A Soldier of the Great War, a very good story of how war molds a person and a generation. Also a story of love of life & family.

[Dhanaraj]

A Soldier of the Great War seems to be an interesting book. Many times I come across this book and most of the times it is accompanied with good opinions.

[Jenny]

Petra wrote: "I've finished a few books over the past couple of weeks. Sorry I haven't posted them sooner; I've been busy at work & have had little time on the computer.

I read:
Y, a story of a young girl tryin..."

How did you like 'Catch' 22 Petra? I' read it a year ago and after an initial struggle really liked it but know many that passionately dislike it.

I too thougt A Soldier of the Great War looked very interesting. In fact it just ended up on my TR.

[Charbel]

I just finished The Stand by Stephen King. I enjoyed it but also found it a little slow at some points. It even felt like the author was just trying to fill the pages, but I suppose that's because I read the uncut edition. Would I recommend it? Yes, if you love horror and are a patient reader than this book is for you.

[Amber]

Awesome Charbel. I'm glad you enjoyed it. ^_^

[Joy]

Finished High Tide in the City. If you like thrillers this is a must-read. Set in the near-future, it's very imaginative, has a twisting plot and is tightly written - no sentence is wasted. Best thriller I've read for ages.

[Joy]

Also just read The Loving Spiritwhich wasn't really to my taste. It's Daphne DuMaurier's first novel and she clearly aspires to be Emily Bronte's successor. As I didn't like Wuthering Heights, I didn't like this, as its in the same vein - if you're a WH fan though you might enjoy this novel.

[Leslie]

Off topic, but Joy I like your icon picture! Do you do white-water or ocean kayaking as well? I used to do white-water but no longer...

[Joy]

Leslie - no I'm a fraud! The photo was taken in Australia this spring. I was visiting my niece who does kayaking and she persuaded me to have a go on the Swan River. I'm definitely not fit enough for white water! (I do swim in the sea here in England though - I've been in every day for the last few months.)

[LauraT]

Wow! Australia is my dreamland!!!

[Leslie]

Joy wrote: "Leslie - no I'm a fraud! The photo was taken in Australia this spring. I was visiting my niece who does kayaking and she persuaded me to have a go on the Swan River. I'm definitely not fit enough f..."

Australia is high on my wish-list of places to go! You swim everyday in the ocean? wow- the ocean here is pretty darn cold even in the hottest part of the year (about 58°F or 14°C). Hope it is warmer there!

[Charbel]

I read Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. I thought the plot was good, but I expected a more excting ending.

[Leslie]

Charbel wrote: "I read Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. I thought the plot was good, but I expected a more excting ending."

I have never read any Le Fanu, although I have a couple of his books on my Kindle. Too bad that the ending was a bit tame.

[Charbel]

Leslie wrote: "Charbel wrote: "I read Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. I thought the plot was good, but I expected a more excting ending."

I have never read any Le Fanu, although I have a couple of his books..."
I have to say though that I didn't want to put it down; I found the narration and the dialogue sublime. Which I suppose did get my hopes up for the ending. But I definitely recommend exploring some of his work.

[Leslie]

Charbel wrote: "Leslie wrote: "Charbel wrote: "I read Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. I thought the plot was good, but I expected a more excting ending."

I have never read any Le Fanu, although I have a coup..."

Oh good! I will move his work higher up in my TBR then.

[Robert]

I finished Last Chance as part of a review group between authors. It was a romance with some paranormal elements in the background. Not my usual thing but I thought it was okay, the dialogue was quite weak but the descriptive text was strong.

[LauraT]

Charbel wrote: "I read Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. I thought the plot was good, but I expected a more excting ending."

It wasn't that bad!!!!

[Poornima]

I finished The Cuckoo's Calling. Liked it very much. My thoughts here, http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/... - in case you are interested.

[Laurel]

Joy wrote: "Leslie - no I'm a fraud! The photo was taken in Australia this spring. I was visiting my niece who does kayaking and she persuaded me to have a go on the Swan River. I'm definitely not fit enough f..."

Goodness you're brave Joy! Which part of the coast are you on? I'm up in the North-East and I'm not ashamed to admit that the North Sea is far too cold for me lol!

[Kristi]

I finished Countdown City yesterday, the second part of the The Last Policeman trilogy. I have really enjoyed this series. I don't see a date yet for the third book:(

[Charbel]

LauraT wrote: "Charbel wrote: "I read Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. I thought the plot was good, but I expected a more excting ending."

It wasn't that bad!!!!"
I enjoyed reading it. But it felt like the book was leading to this dramatic clash that just didn't happen.

[LauraT]

Really victorian: never too much!!!!

[Joy]

Leslie wrote: "Joy wrote: "Leslie - no I'm a fraud! The photo was taken in Australia this spring. I was visiting my niece who does kayaking and she persuaded me to have a go on the Swan River. I'm definitely not ..."

I only swim outside during the summer months! I think I might get in just one or two more this year. (It's about 16-17c in July - September - English channel)

[Book Ninja]

Rowena wrote: "Jean wrote: "Absolutely Leslie. I hate Wuthering Heights with a vengeance!"

ditto"

Why do you guys hate Wuthering Heights so much? I really like that novel.

[Alannah]

Rahat wrote: "Rowena wrote: "Jean wrote: "Absolutely Leslie. I hate Wuthering Heights with a vengeance!"

ditto"

Why do you guys hate Wuthering Heights so much? I really like that novel."

Same, I wasn't mad about it but I loved the whole gothicness of it.

[Book Ninja]

Alannah wrote: "Rahat wrote: "Rowena wrote: "Jean wrote: "Absolutely Leslie. I hate Wuthering Heights with a vengeance!"

ditto"

Why do you guys hate Wuthering Heights so much? I really like that novel."

Same, ..."

I loved how they are all so passionate about their feelings. Each character has so much depth. I have read this book dozens of times and I never get enough of it!

[Alannah]

Rahat wrote: "Alannah wrote: "Rahat wrote: "Rowena wrote: "Jean wrote: "Absolutely Leslie. I hate Wuthering Heights with a vengeance!"

ditto"

Why do you guys hate Wuthering Heights so much? I really like that..."

I agree. I wasn't a fan of Heathcliff or Catherine but I really enjoyed writing about that depth in their characters.

[Book Ninja]

Alannah wrote: "Rahat wrote: "Alannah wrote: "Rahat wrote: "Rowena wrote: "Jean wrote: "Absolutely Leslie. I hate Wuthering Heights with a vengeance!"

ditto"

Why do you guys hate Wuthering Heights so much? I r..."

You wrote a paper on them? so did I! I would love to read what you wrote :)

[Alannah]

Rahat wrote: "Alannah wrote: "Rahat wrote: "Alannah wrote: "Rahat wrote: "Rowena wrote: "Jean wrote: "Absolutely Leslie. I hate Wuthering Heights with a vengeance!"

ditto"

Why do you guys hate Wuthering Heig..."

Sure, it's not the best written to be honest the tutor only gave it a good mark because it was original as most of the class wrote about Catherine and Heathcliff or Cathy and Linton while I focused on Isabella.