Paula W's 2017 Bingo Challenge

[Pink]

Paula W wrote: "I think you would like it. It is better than Othello, but not quite Hamlet. And it was a short read!..."

Perfect for me! I read Othello and Hamlet last year, so will be happy if King Lear slots in somewhere between the two.

[Pink]

N4 Poetry - this could be a classic poetry collection, or it could be an epic story such as The Odyssey, The Canterbury Tales, Paradise Lost of Beowulf if you read a verse translation.

G3 Non fiction - it depends what you like! I always think it's best to stick to a time period, or topic that interests you. It could be an autobiography or memoir if you prefer that to straight up non-fiction.

O1 Literary prize of your country - I think that's the US? There are so many prizes I think the problem here is knowing where to start! I'm reading Beloved for this category, as it's a foreign literary prize for me!

O3 Classic of Asia - I'd recommend something by Yukio Mishima. Patriotism is an outstanding short story, or Spring Snow for something slower paced that you can delve into.

[Paula W]

I have finished the I's! And Lolita was maybe the best book I have read this year.

[Pink]

Well done!

Oh good to hear you enjoyed Lolita, I know it's a very divisive book, but it's one of my favourites :)

[Sara, Old School Classics]

Congrats on such great progress! I had the opposite reaction to Lolita, but it is definitely a book that inspires different reactions.

[Paula W]

Thanks, guys! I picked up A Personal Matter to read for the Asia square. It is short and sounds really interesting. If anyone is interested, I am reading it in May and will try to post a mini review here, or a link to my main review.

[Paula W]

Pink wrote: "Paula W wrote: "I think you would like it. It is better than Othello, but not quite Hamlet. And it was a short read!..."

Perfect for me! I read Othello and Hamlet last year, so will be happy if Ki..."

By the way, Pink, was I right about King Lear?

[Pink]

Yes I enjoyed King Lear, it was a 4 star read for me, about the same as Othello, but not as good as Hamlet. I've just finished Macbeth too, which I didn't like quite as much, I gave it 3 stars.

[Susie]

Paula W wrote: "Thanks, guys! I picked up A Personal Matter to read for the Asia square. It is short and sounds really interesting. If anyone is interested, I am reading it in May and will try to post..."

Asia is not 'my thing', but this looks very good...and short...thanks for the idea!

[Paula W]

I finished A Personal Matter, and am hesitant to recommend it to anyone. I thought it was well-written with beautiful language and a ton of literary merit, but... well, here's a link to my review.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Sue]

Paula W wrote: "I finished A Personal Matter, and am hesitant to recommend it to anyone. I thought it was well-written with beautiful language and a ton of literary merit, but... well, here's a link to my review.
..."

Wow! I don't know if I want to read it now or not. It's hard to motivate when you know you'll hate the characters.

[Pink]

Agreed, it sounds really interesting, but I'm not sure if I want to read it or not.

[Paula W]

The good news is that it is short. Ha!

[Paula W]

Yayayayaaaaaaaay!!!! All finished. Whew!

[Leni]

Blackout? Congrats! Well done! Some substantial reads there too!

[Pink]

Well done!

[Kathleen]

What a list of titles, and to finish so fast! Congrats, Paula.

[Sue]

Congratulations Paula! I love your choices.

[Paula W]

Thanks, all. Most all of them were very good and exciting reads.

[Francisca]

Congratulations! :-)

[Loretta]

Congrats Paula! 🤗

[Renee]

Congrats Paula!

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Wow -- nice reading and well done. Congrats.