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Rutherfurd, Edward; Paris ; Informal Buddy Read Start Date 1 December 2015
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This is on my wish list, but I don't know how I can fit it in. I will keep this in mind and try to participate.
That's great A Bookworm. The more people reading the better the discussion.
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Sounds good! I'll try to get in on this one. :D
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Hi Margaret. Good to see you again.
Am also in for this one! :)
And good to see you too, Srividya.
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Yep, like "The band is getting back together..."
Hey Lisa!!! Good to see you too! :) How have you been? Hahaha Karen, yes, the gang's back! :)
Hi Margaret! *waves frantically* Couldn't resist following you! ;)
I'm sad I can't join you because I have already read PARIS and it was soooo good :)I have London waiting next to read.
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You can still pop in for discussion!
I do want to read London too. Maybe if I'm not over Rutherfurd at the end of this one I'll get there during the challenge
Karen wrote: ":(You can still pop in for discussion!
I do want to read London too. Maybe if I'm not over Rutherfurd at the end of this one I'll get there during the challenge"
Sounds good, Karen!
I also want to read London!
oh my, this is going to be fun! I would be interested in London as well. Hi Lisa! Hi Srividya! And Karen! I am always following you watching what you are reading and your reviews. I am so happy that you pointed this Buddy Read out to me. :D
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Haha
I do the same. So nice to watch what people are reading and I love checking out reviews!
I think London was my favourite one of his, so far. *Waves* to all the gang.
I'm in on this one! I liked
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And I picked up the paperback from the library today. My other library only had the Large Print version.... can you imagine the size of that? lol!!
I'm glad I have the book aswell because there are maps and a family tree at the beginning which will hopefully help to keep everything straight
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I find it interesting that the time line isn't linear. It kind of surprised me when we went right back to the 13th century! I've loved the descriptions and history given of the statur of liberty and eiffel tower. I also learnt something new with the origins of the phrase "plaster of paris"! I don't really have any favbourite characters or family yet as it is still a bit early, but I'm finding the book quite engaging. I do like Rutherfurd's style of writing.
ooh I can't wait. I might check the book out now just in case someone grabs it before I do. Fun to hear your comments Karen, you are paving the way for this read.
I'm going to try and participate, I have the book. Are we going to have a pseudo-schedule?
No, a bookworm. A very relaxed buddy read just comment as the mood takes you. Spoiler tags are useful if you are going to divulge an important plot point. I've got my copy ready to go... but I've got to finish another 700 + pages book first.
I'd love to read this.......
Okay I just got the book, I'm ready to begin
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I don't know alot of this period of history, so although I know the Jews have been persecuted for centuries, I found this chapter quite fascinating. Especially the choice that Jacob made. To modern, logical, sensibilities this seems like the only choice to make, but - of course - religion is not a logical choice and I can't imagine the emotional burden this gave him.
I'm about half way through chapter 7 and I'm enjoying the Thomas storyline and descriptions of building the Eiffel Tower :)
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I do like how Rutherfurd take's small facts in history and builds a story around it. I had no idea (view spoiler)
As I'm istening to the audio I found the scenes between Thomas and Pepe (view spoiler)
I was expecting Edith (view spoiler)
Wow Karen, impressive..... I just started chapter two, and to keep my self on track, and not be confused, I wrote all the characters names down with highlights. I'm really enjoying reading the history of France that is something other than WWI WWII. I find myself falling in love with France, I google all the names of famous places to have a visual....... This will take me a while to read! Kristen
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Good point about this being a different history of Paris ; I totally agree. I am learning quite a lot!!
Starting tomorrow - sorry, running a little late.
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I'm taking my time with this on audio and I keep having other books push their way in for TT goals ;)
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I had to listen to this one twice, and the start of it three times. I'm not sure why. I think the dramatic shift in time periods between some of the chapters throws me off. I really wanted to stick with Thomas' story I guess as chapter 7 really engaged me.
I'm now part way through chapter 9, but I need to pause for a day or two as I have to finish the cookie book for Tower Teams ;)
I'm on audio, too, and have no idea what chapter I'm on, but I'm about half way. It took me a little while to get into this one, but I'm loving it now. The skipping in time is a little difficult to adjust to. I love the Belle Epoch sections.The history is really pretty good. I expect that from Rutherfurd and he delivers.
Hello,Just started on chapter 5 and beginning to enjoy Thomas Gascon character, so much history n this book, really enjoying it......
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Oh it is nice to have two chapters in the same timeline!
I've only just started chapter 13, but wanted to comment on James Fox. I loved (view spoiler)
Karen wrote: "Chapter 9I was so annoyed with Marc when he admitted the affair to his father and didn't care about what will happen to Corinne.
So it made me very happy when Jules said he would provide for her..."
I liked this part of the story, too. It's amazing how complicated it all became.
Chapter 6 Gosh I need to catch up with you ladies. I was a little surprised to read about racism towards the Jews, And to discover the Catholic Church didn't care for Jews as well. now on to chapter 6
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Yes, the persecution of the Jews that was described really took me by surprise too
I'm finally going to start this afternoon. I probably won't finish till January going to take it slow and read in between our goal books.
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I would recommend reading it in chapters or a chunk of chapters for the shorter ones to reduce the confusion of charactes and time period :)
I made a start. I know I am going to enjoy it as I have been lucky enough to holiday in Paris three times so I know the city quite well. It's a thrill when they mention places that I've been too. And the interesting facts. I didn't know that Monsieur Eiffel was the engineer on the Statue of Liberty.
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I've never had an interest to visit France, but since reading this book, I'd love to go. I'm on chapter 7, enjoyed reading the story of Jacob and his daughter Naomi, curious to see how their characters play out.
Just started chapter 10
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Book Synopsis:
From the grand master of the historical novel comes a dazzling epic portrait of Paris that leaps through centuries as it weaves the tales of families whose fates are forever entwined with the City of Light. As he did so brilliantly in London: The Novel and New York: The Novel, Edward Rutherfurd brings to life the most magical city in the world: Paris. This breathtaking multigenerational saga takes readers on a journey through thousands of years of glorious Parisian history