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March 2016 Copy Cat- Diptarup & Arpit
Diptarup wrote: "Gorab wrote: "What kind of activities do you have in your fest? Is it similar to literature fests?"Heyy Gorab, it is not a literature fest... It is a long annual programme of five days where we h..."
That sounds like a hell of a fest!! How did the finals go?
Western Vocal Solo and Western Group Song.... Diptarup you must be a rockstar!!! Forthcoming celebrity!
Diptarup wrote: "Arpit wrote: "Gorab wrote: "Did I read 'Better than Perks'?? Yuhooooo
We can start anyday after 9th? Wotsay Arpit? "
Lol. I can imagine your excitement. I'm in the same boat. Diptarup told me tha..."
Now you are making me more excited it. I'm thinking of nominating it in our next BOTM.
We can start anyday after 9th? Wotsay Arpit? "
Lol. I can imagine your excitement. I'm in the same boat. Diptarup told me tha..."
Now you are making me more excited it. I'm thinking of nominating it in our next BOTM.
Gorab wrote: "Diptarup wrote: "Gorab wrote: "What kind of activities do you have in your fest? Is it similar to literature fests?"
Heyy Gorab, it is not a literature fest... It is a long annual programme of fiv..."
I agree with Gorab.
I wish I could see your performance.
Alas! Can't perform magic in muggle's world:(
Heyy Gorab, it is not a literature fest... It is a long annual programme of fiv..."
I agree with Gorab.
I wish I could see your performance.
Alas! Can't perform magic in muggle's world:(
Gorab wrote: "Diptarup wrote: "Gorab wrote: "What kind of activities do you have in your fest? Is it similar to literature fests?"Heyy Gorab, it is not a literature fest... It is a long annual programme of fiv..."
Heyy Gorab... We won the finals! I was 1st in Western Vocal Solo, and we came 3rd in the group song!
Arpit wrote: "Gorab wrote: "Diptarup wrote: "Gorab wrote: "What kind of activities do you have in your fest? Is it similar to literature fests?"Heyy Gorab, it is not a literature fest... It is a long annual pr..."
Arpit thanxx man.. And do add Catcher next time! :) I don't have the video of the performance yet! but you can see a one minute show of the practice sessions here...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5-nS...
I am the one with the hat!
Btw, did u start?
Big Big Congrats Diptarup!!! Saw the video and you guys are pro!!!Which song for the western vocal solo?
All geared up to start tomorrow. Arpit you ready to roll?
Do post the link to the final performances whenever you get it Diptarup. Would love to see them.
Diptarup wrote: "Arpit thanxx man.. And do add Catcher next time! :) I don't have the video of the performance yet! but you can see a one minute show of the practice sessions here...
https://www.youtube.com/watch ..."
Wow. That's nice. You guys have a band? Named TSL something? And you can play Piano and Guitar? Superb, bro!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch ..."
Wow. That's nice. You guys have a band? Named TSL something? And you can play Piano and Guitar? Superb, bro!!!
Gorab wrote: "All geared up to start tomorrow. Arpit you ready to roll?"
Yep!!
Yep!!
Gorab and Arpit really thanks a lot! Yeah I do have a band called The Spring Leaves... but the people in the video are fairly new friends.. I didn't even know them 2 weeks back! Sure I will let u guys know when I get my own video and upload it! I sang Hotel California in Solo! :)I will also begin the silver chair tomorrow... :)
Your colleagues must be very lucky to get to hear such amazing live music!
Arpit wrote: "Gorab wrote: "All geared up to start tomorrow. Arpit you ready to roll?"Yep!!"
I am starting now. The copy which I have has 26 chapters.
Diptarup wrote: "Gorab and Arpit really thanks a lot! Yeah I do have a band called The Spring Leaves... but the people in the video are fairly new friends.. I didn't even know them 2 weeks back! Sure I will let u g..."The Spring Leaves... as in the leaves of spring, or the time after spring leaves? I assume the former.
Gorab wrote: "Diptarup wrote: "Gorab and Arpit really thanks a lot! Yeah I do have a band called The Spring Leaves... but the people in the video are fairly new friends.. I didn't even know them 2 weeks back! Su..."
I vote for the second one.
I vote for the second one.
Gorab wrote: "Arpit wrote: "Gorab wrote: "All geared up to start tomorrow. Arpit you ready to roll?"
Yep!!"
I am starting now. The copy which I have has 26 chapters."
I'm 75% done with Boy's Life. I'll complete it today and will start catcher.
You, go on:)
Yep!!"
I am starting now. The copy which I have has 26 chapters."
I'm 75% done with Boy's Life. I'll complete it today and will start catcher.
You, go on:)
Gorab wrote: "Diptarup wrote: "Gorab and Arpit really thanks a lot! Yeah I do have a band called The Spring Leaves... but the people in the video are fairly new friends.. I didn't even know them 2 weeks back! Su..."Yeah you are right...Its as in The fresh leaves that bud in the spring time... Usually we wore colorful clothes when we performed!
Been through 2 chapters of catcher... how can I cannot not think of Perks while reading this. Hell yeah its a rip off!This is a small book Arpit. So I'll wait after completing chapter 5 if you're not able to match the speed. It'll be fun to read with you rather than leading alone.
colorful clothes? I haven't heard of/seen colorless clothes in my life :P :P Just kidding!
Sitting in the gardens here at BHU and reading Narnia is a freaking transcendental feeling!! So romantic!
Gorab wrote: "Been through 2 chapters of catcher... how can I cannot not think of Perks while reading this. Hell yeah its a rip off!
This is a small book Arpit. So I'll wait after completing chapter 5 if you're..."
Started. Done with 2 chapter.
It is a totally new experience for me. I haven't read any such book. It's different.
Although I'm confused about it. I mean it's funny, no doubt. But it's weird. Look how he speaks!! Teenagers don't speak like him, do they?
This is a small book Arpit. So I'll wait after completing chapter 5 if you're..."
Started. Done with 2 chapter.
It is a totally new experience for me. I haven't read any such book. It's different.
Although I'm confused about it. I mean it's funny, no doubt. But it's weird. Look how he speaks!! Teenagers don't speak like him, do they?
Gorab wrote: "colorful clothes? I haven't heard of/seen colorless clothes in my life :P :P Just kidding!"
That was a goddam bouncer :P:P:P
That was a goddam bouncer :P:P:P
Diptarup wrote: "Sitting in the gardens here at BHU and reading Narnia is a freaking transcendental feeling!! So romantic!"
Romantic?? Really??
Romantic?? Really??
Arpit wrote: "Diptarup wrote: "Sitting in the gardens here at BHU and reading Narnia is a freaking transcendental feeling!! So romantic!"Romantic?? Really??"
Arpit wrote: "Gorab wrote: "colorful clothes? I haven't heard of/seen colorless clothes in my life :P :P Just kidding!"
That was a goddam bouncer :P:P:P"
Teenagers in the US speak very rough! Salinger has used the perfect accents! And the experiences he has when he has nowhere to go and doesn't know what to do, if you have ever stayed 2 or 3 nights outside ur home on your own, you would know!! Really really romantic indeed!
Often the place where you sit and read matters a lot how your experience would be!
Diptarup wrote: "Often the place where you sit and read matters a lot how your experience would be!"Ditto! Also the frame of mind and mood decides a lot.
By sitting in the gardens and reading, you're doing proper justice to the book. Glad to read your transcendental feeling :)
Arpit wrote: "Gorab wrote: "Been through 2 chapters of catcher... how can I cannot not think of Perks while reading this. Hell yeah its a rip off!This is a small book Arpit. So I'll wait after completing chapt..."
Yes the teenagers do speak like that and all! Glad Salinger hasn't used much obscenities and all... But he's ended many descriptions with 'and all' and all!
Enjoying it, but not able to get the jokes or context at a couple of times. Will quote it here next time.
For instance in Chapter 3,
Ackley kid asked "What the hellya reading?".
"Goddam book."
He shoved my book back with his hand so that he could see the name of it. "Any good?" he said.
"This sentence I'm reading is terrific." I can be quite sarcastic when I'm in the mood. He didn't get it though.
Even I didn't get it :\
Did you?
I'm done till chapter 5 and will wait for you.
Arpit wrote: "Gorab wrote: "colorful clothes? I haven't heard of/seen colorless clothes in my life :P :P Just kidding!"That was a goddam bouncer :P:P:P"
And Diptarup successfully ducked it well and all ;)
Gorab wrote: "Arpit wrote: "Gorab wrote: "Been through 2 chapters of catcher... how can I cannot not think of Perks while reading this. Hell yeah its a rip off!This is a small book Arpit. So I'll wait after co..."
Gorab wrote: "Arpit wrote: "Gorab wrote: "Been through 2 chapters of catcher... how can I cannot not think of Perks while reading this. Hell yeah its a rip off!
This is a small book Arpit. So I'll wait after co..."
Ha ha! he meant to say that it is the worst sentence he has ever read!! :P you know... sarcasm and all! :P I just ended a parliament of owls! :D
Did you guys know, the name of this chapter has a striking resemblance to a medieval dream allegorical poem called "A Parliament of Fowls"... If interested check this outhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parleme...
Sarcasm and all :D ha ha!Thanks Diptarup.
Where are you Arpit? Waiting on you to read till 5....
Gorab wrote: "Sarcasm and all :D ha ha!
Thanks Diptarup.
Where are you Arpit? Waiting on you to read till 5...."
Sorry buddy for late reply.
Well, I think I've crossed chapter 5. On 7 now.
Thanks Diptarup.
Where are you Arpit? Waiting on you to read till 5...."
Sorry buddy for late reply.
Well, I think I've crossed chapter 5. On 7 now.
Diptarup wrote: "Ha ha! he meant to say that it is the worst sentence he has ever read!! :P you know... sarcasm and all! :P I just ended a parliament of owls! :D"
To learn some "certain thing" , right?
There's also a 'parliament of owls' chapter in Narnia books. I'm not sure in which book:( Maybe in yours:|
To learn some "certain thing" , right?
There's also a 'parliament of owls' chapter in Narnia books. I'm not sure in which book:( Maybe in yours:|
Diptarup wrote: "Teenagers in the US speak very rough! Salinger has used the perfect accents! And the experiences he has when he has nowhere to go and doesn't know what to do, if you have ever stayed 2 or 3 nights outside ur home on your own, you would know!! Really really romantic indeed!
Gorab wrote: "Yes the teenagers do speak like that and all! Glad Salinger hasn't used much obscenities and all... But he's ended many descriptions with 'and all' and all!"
Really!!! That means I always got the right company:D
Gorab wrote: "Yes the teenagers do speak like that and all! Glad Salinger hasn't used much obscenities and all... But he's ended many descriptions with 'and all' and all!"
Really!!! That means I always got the right company:D
Ok so I'll start reading.... and move forward from Chapter 6 and all.How do you feel about all of this goddamn sonuvabitch Holden and all?
And Mr Holden is now on his own! I like this phase of the story starting at Chapter 8 - the train to New York.Don't think I'll be able to put this down. Very interesting.
I'm done till chapter 13.Sorry Arpit for not 'buddy reading' with you, but I'll not be able to resist this. Want to finish it today!
By the way, have they anywhere revealed the real age of Holden?I know its all Holden's account that we're reading and he admits time and again how BIG a liar he is :P
My guess is somewhere between 14-16... not sure though.
Tried googling Holden's age in catcher... a character analysis flashed the number 17. But closed it immediately for I suspect it might contain spoilers!
How dumb of me!!The blurb clearly says :
"... Holden narrates the story of a couple of days in his sixteen-year-old life, just after he's been expelled from prep school...."
On chapter 19 now. And liking it more and more by each chapter. Some of the punches by Holden are too good!!For instance this in chapter 17 :
(view spoiler)
Also observed, now Holden is not frequently using that corny 'and all', and thats killing me!
Gorab wrote: "Ok so I'll start reading.... and move forward from Chapter 6 and all.
How do you feel about all of this goddamn sonuvabitch Holden and all?"
Funny and stupid.
You?
How do you feel about all of this goddamn sonuvabitch Holden and all?"
Funny and stupid.
You?
Gorab wrote: "And Mr Holden is now on his own! I like this phase of the story starting at Chapter 8 - the train to New York.
Don't think I'll be able to put this down. Very interesting."
The way he narrates it, is hilarious. And now I've become accustomed of his language.
Don't think I'll be able to put this down. Very interesting."
The way he narrates it, is hilarious. And now I've become accustomed of his language.
Gorab wrote: "Also observed, now Holden is not frequently using that corny 'and all', and thats killing me!"
Yep. Is there a single thing which doesn't kill him?
Yep. Is there a single thing which doesn't kill him?
Gorab wrote: "I'm done till chapter 13.
Sorry Arpit for not 'buddy reading' with you, but I'll not be able to resist this. Want to finish it today!"
Well, today means 18 march. I'm on chapter 17. Will finish it today.
Sorry Arpit for not 'buddy reading' with you, but I'll not be able to resist this. Want to finish it today!"
Well, today means 18 march. I'm on chapter 17. Will finish it today.
Arpit wrote: "Funny and stupid.You?"
Yeah funny and stupid :D
In fact, funny but not that stupid. Rather than reading a book, its more like listening to a teenager muttering non stop random rants...
I'm on Chapter 25, and here's how I feel so far.
Pency part - 3 stars. (Till around chapter 8)
Journey home part - 4 stars (Till chapter 20 or so...)
Afterwards - 5 stars... and I have couple of more chapters to go. I hope this 5 star feel prevails till the end.
Me too will finish it and post review today (18th March)
And going by chapter 24, I feel there will be a lot for us to discuss by the end of it.
Completed.
Wanna read the short story "Slight Rebellion off Madison" featuring Holden Caulifield?
Wanna read the short story "Slight Rebellion off Madison" featuring Holden Caulifield?
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