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That debate about laughter keeps recurring. Is it a hint? Or just a typical debate of the day? The labyrinthine library is such a cool invention. I wonder if it is based on anything.
I LOVE the library! I think it was my favorite part of the whole book :)
Speaking of Sherlock (and of libraries) ...“Let us think about this,” William said. “Five quadrangular or vaguely trapezoidal rooms, each with one window, arranged around a windowless heptagonal room to which the stairway leads. It seems elementary to me."
Elementary, indeed.
Renee wrote: "That debate about laughter keeps recurring. Is it a hint? Or just a typical debate of the day? The labyrinthine library is such a cool invention. I wonder if it is based on anything."
It added to my feeling of the oppressive atmosphere of the place. To condemn such a simple and joyful thing as laughter as sinful. Bah! That old monk is truly blind.
The library section was great. So very clever.
SECTION: Second Day
Pages 109 - pages 191
May 12 - May 22