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Feb 10, 2010 03:16AM
Just started 'The Shipping News' by E Annie Proulx. Haven't seen the movie so the story will be entirely new to me.
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Just started Mrs. Dalloway only got to pg7 but in all honesty the way it's written is putting me off a lot. Someone please tell me it gets better? lol
Yas wrote: "Just started Mrs. Dalloway only got to pg7 but in all honesty the way it's written is putting me off a lot. Someone please tell me it gets better? lol"Hi Yas. I think in "Mrs Dalloway" the way it's written is largely the point. Of course, some things DO happen, but it's more about the different characters' consciousnesses than about the actual events. So the style is pretty much the same throughout the book. I like that sort of stream of consciousness, but it's the kind of thing you are either into or not. Anyway, since you've started, give it a shot to see if it works for you!
Thanks for that! I thought it might be what people raved about but I guess like you say, its a love it or hate it thing. I wont give up unless I'm really desperate, I'm like that with books; they have to be pretty atrocious for that.
Re-started 'The Big Sleep'... lol. Took a hiatus.
I started Vathek. It is a dud so far. I'm about half done as it is a short read.
"When We Were Orphans" by IshiguroVery interesting so far!
As one who likes to keep this list free of books not on the list, I must apologize for listing the above here.
I've looked over both lists so many times that I tend to think I'd at least recognize any title from them. Alas, I was proven wrong once again!
Catch-22. I didn't think I'd like the book, but it's quite funny. I'm a little lost with some of the military references, for example, the positioning of the men in the bomber. Will have to look it up on the Internet. Excited about seeing the movie, too.
I just started Villette by Charlotte Bronte, and Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison. Both are for a class on women writers.I believe Villette was dropped in the most recent list, but I count anything by Bronte as something I must read! I adored Jane Eyre, so I think it will be interesting to compare it to what I hear is a much darker novel. Also, this is my first chance to read Toni Morrison, and so far I am enjoying her style quite a bit.
Dead Souls by Gogol, it's been sitting on the shelf for a while. Really enjoying Gogol's sense of humour and I'm desparate to find out what Chichikov is up to buying all those dead souls.
Farenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. Quick read!!
...will finally start this one this evening.
Eliza wrote: "Farenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. Quick read!!" ... and did you like this one?
Jay wrote: "Just started 'A Farewell to Arms'... not particularly enjoying it. "How'd you end up feeling about it? I thought it started off bland too but it really came around for me. The choppiness of the dialouge was a little annoying but understandable, portraying the banality of the times.
Getting started on Kafka's The Trial. I love reading Kafka because of the way he makes me think and reflect about everyday dilemmas and traps presented by society. But I need to mentally prepare myself, because I always end up feeling exhausted afterwards!
Abeer wrote: "I've just started reading "Love on the time of cholera" anyone is reading it or already read ?? "I've read it several times - IMO it's the most accessible Marquez novel. The male protagonist is so sweet and so fragile.
Timbuktu by Auster - I enjoy a canid perspective on humanity!
Judith wrote: ""The Bridge on the Drina"" My sister was reading it during Polish studies at Jagiellonian University.
Getting started on Woolf's Orlando. I've been meaning to read it for ages, and now I'm finally down to it.
To Kill A Mockingbird...I loved this book, can't believe that I did not read it until I was 47 years old. I will read it again!!!
Just starting Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency - looking forward to the mystery/sci-fi combo.
Becky wrote: "Timbuktu by Auster - I enjoy a canid perspective on humanity!"I loved Timbuktu! I was so sad when I saw it was cut for the 2008 list. So many moments in that book have stayed with me, and Mr. Bones will always have a special place in my heart. It really did offer an interesting take on humanity, through the eyes of a dog.
I just started the idiot. So far, i like it. Also, it's my first dostoevsky-read. I've heard so much about him, so my expectations are high.
Cindy wrote: "Just starting London Fields by Martin Amis. I'm hoping it's dark humor will fit my mood better..."Just picked up Dead Babies by Amis. I haven't officially begun to read it, but breezed through the first 20 pages. Not sure what it's about yet . . .
Becky wrote: "Just picked up Dead Babies by Amis. I haven't offici..."I look forward to hearing what you think of Dead Babies, Becky. (ooh, that sounds horribly morbid out of context!) The only Martin Amis I've read is an intro to Lolita. I really love his dad's (Kingsley Amis) work, so I'm hoping the talent doesn't fall far from the tree.
George wrote: "I loved this book, can't believe that I did not read it until I was 47 years old. I will read it again!!!"oops, i meant for that to be an addition to someone's comment about "To Kill A Mockingbird". Still learning the ropes.
I am reading lannery O'Connor's "The Complete Stories" which includes the story "Everything that Rises Must Converge". Is this the same as the stand alone book that is one the list? Can I mark it off the list when I complete this book?
George,O'Connor's The Complete Stories is comprised of the books A Good Man is Hard to Find & Other Stories and Everything That Rises Must Converge, along with 12 other stories. So, yes, when you finish The Complete Stories you can mark Everything That Rises... off the list. :)
P.S. The stories that are specific to Everything That Rises Must Converge are:
* Everything That Rises Must Converge
* Greenleaf
* A View of the Woods
* The Enduring Chill
* The Comforts of Home
* The Lame Shall Enter First
* Revelation
* Parker's Back
* Judgement Day
Hope this helps!
Charity wrote: "George,O'Connor's The Complete Stories is comprised of the books A Good Man is Hard to Find & Other Stories and Everything That Rises Must Converge, along with 12 other stories. So, yes, when you..."
Thanks, good to know, I just have these four stories to read still..
The Lame Shall Enter First
Revelation
Parker's Back
Judgement Day
I have enjoyed O'Connor, I like the twists that come in all the stories.
Just started 'The Midwich Cuckoos' in anticipation of the March discussion.
I just started The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. I am not that far into it, but am liking the story and the pace.
This morning I started If on a Winter's Night a Traveler by Italo Calvino.
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