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Dec 05, 2008 07:36PM

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Do you mean Kite Runner? Just asking to know if there is another book running around that I haven't heard of.
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I've just started Pride and Prejudice as well. I am really enjoying it. The only problem is that I have the annotated version, and I have to look up the meaning of the words for some of the phrases. That can slow you down when you're trying to get into the story.

The first part was a bit difficult to wade through (very wordy and dense), but it picks up in Part II and it less of a ramble. I'm liking it so far.



Started a Christmas Carol by Dickens.

I've decided to balance the Tolstoy with a bit of Gogol, so started Dead Souls today. It's a great read, I like Gogol's tongue-in-cheek look at the landowners of 19th century Russia, especially now that I have the historical background from War & Peace.

I have seen the movie countless times, but nothing compares to the emotions and passion in Alcott's text. I am loving it.

I've decided to balance..."
Dead Souls is much better. It will make you laugh out loud in parts. You will remember the characters there long after finishing the book. You will probably recognize some in your own life.

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I'm actually enjoying it quite a bit and the chapters are a perfect length to get me to read at least one every night before bed.


It's on the list--and a really good read. And not too heavy either. I just started reading Slaughterhouse Five. Somehow, they let me out of high school without reading it. Better late than never!





I started this book before, got to page 9 or 10, stopped, got through a few other reads, now i'm back at it.
Has anyone read this and gotten through it?
What are your thoughts?

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