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Karen wrote: "Waiting for the Barbarians: A Novel by J. M. Coetzee
Tough book, but very thought-provoking."
I read about 7 yrs ago, liked it a lot. I liked his Disgrace also.
Tough book, but very thought-provoking."
I read about 7 yrs ago, liked it a lot. I liked his Disgrace also.
George wrote: "Karen wrote: "Waiting for the Barbarians: A Novel by J. M. Coetzee
Tough book, but very thought-provoking."
I read about 7 yrs ago, liked it a lot. I liked his Disgrace..."
I'm reading his books in chronological order, so I've got Life and Times of Michael K next.
Tough book, but very thought-provoking."
I read about 7 yrs ago, liked it a lot. I liked his Disgrace..."
I'm reading his books in chronological order, so I've got Life and Times of Michael K next.



That's too bad, it's one of my favorites. An early depiction of the toll of domestic violence.

Luís wrote: "To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf"
How did you like it? It is on my list to read in about a year.
How did you like it? It is on my list to read in about a year.



And squeezed in The Great Gatsby too.

The Castle of Crossed Destinies by Italo Calvino
I found this book fascinating. Calvino uses Tarot cards to tell a variety of stories.
I found this book fascinating. Calvino uses Tarot cards to tell a variety of stories.
Journey to the End of the Night by Louis-Ferdinand Celine (France). A longish rambling novel from the 1930s, of a struggling and rather depressed character. Some great parts along with some tiresome parts, 4 stars.
The Year of the Hare by Arto Paasilinna
This was a delightful book to read (so many of the Boxall books can be a little depressing). After hitting a hare with his car, a Finnish journalist decides to "play hooky" and spend time exploring Finland with the hare. Sounds crazy, but it was a wonderful read.
This was a delightful book to read (so many of the Boxall books can be a little depressing). After hitting a hare with his car, a Finnish journalist decides to "play hooky" and spend time exploring Finland with the hare. Sounds crazy, but it was a wonderful read.


Did you like it? I've read almost every book by Christie and this one is definitely one of my favorite.
Mia wrote: "Karen wrote: "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie"
Did you like it? I've read almost every book by Christie and this one is definitely one of my favorite."
I did enjoy it. Very different from the other Poirot mysteries.
Did you like it? I've read almost every book by Christie and this one is definitely one of my favorite."
I did enjoy it. Very different from the other Poirot mysteries.
George wrote: "Journey to the End of the Night by Louis-Ferdinand Celine (France). A longish rambling novel from the 1930s, of a struggling and rather depressed character. Some great parts along with some tiresom..."
I'm hoping to get to this one this year.
I'm hoping to get to this one this year.


I really, really enjoyed this novel. The imagery and the allegories are just amazing. And it was fun, too. Didn’t think I would enjoy the antics of Woland and Behemoth.
James wrote: "Les Miserables by Victor Hugo. While it's length will put many off, I loved every page."
It is worth the time and so much better than the movie. I read the book first, loved it, then watched the movie and was very disappointed. I wish they would do it as a miniseries.
It is worth the time and so much better than the movie. I read the book first, loved it, then watched the movie and was very disappointed. I wish they would do it as a miniseries.
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