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Barbara wrote: "I didn't think I'd make it for November but I had a lot of reading time over the past three days while sitting in the hospital with my husband. He's OK now but was a little scary for a while. Any..."
I'm glad everything worked out for him. I spent two whole days in Emergency Rooms last month myself and a good book can help reduce the stress, My phone died the second day so I couldn't listen to an audio book.
I'm giving this a 4.5, and the rating will go up or down based on home much I continue to think about the book in the next few weeks. Sometimes I'll be surprised when I continue to think about the books and get insights from it.
Barbara, I’m so glad your husband is on the mend. Been there (also with happy ending, thank goodness) and it’s awful. Hugs
Meli wrote: "Update from the grandma-in-law... "I liked it. Maybe because mythology always interested me. Although I don't know a lot of it."
That's it." LOL-but sometimes the smallest comments are the best!
Barbara wrote: "I didn't think I'd make it for November but I had a lot of reading time over the past three days while sitting in the hospital with my husband. He's OK now but was a little scary for a while. Any..." Barbara, I did see the end coming and had it ended any other way I would not have been happy. #teamcirce
Joanne wrote: "I am hear to discuss Mag-the only reason I got done is we had to travel around town a bit and I always read when we in the car as my husbands driving always brings out the worst in me-lol ..."Haha! Thanks Joanne.
I finally finished Circe last night and I completely loved the whole thing! I didn't see the ending coming at all. I'm not sure why because it seemed like the obvious and perfect ending once I read it and I'm usually pretty good at figuring out where things are going but it actually took me by surprise for some reason.
Anyway, I think I'm still digesting it all but I'm going to try to get my review written tomorrow. I know I'm cutting it a bit close but that can't be helped.
Magdalena wrote: "Joanne wrote: "I am hear to discuss Mag-the only reason I got done is we had to travel around town a bit and I always read when we in the car as my husbands driving always brings out the worst in m..."Glad you got to finish to have it count for points! Hey, life gets in the way sometimes, will look for your review, and I am glad you liked it!
This is a great dual review of Barker's The Silence of the Girls and Miller's Circe. https://www.nybooks.com/articles/2018...
Spoilers for both books, but it's a great comparison. I'd like to read the Barker book, but I need to wait for a time when I feel strong enough for a difficult subject.
Magdalena wrote: "Joanne wrote: "I am hear to discuss Mag-the only reason I got done is we had to travel around town a bit and I always read when we in the car as my husbands driving always brings out the worst in m..."
So glad you loved it. Even though it was not my favorite book I have loved hearing everyone's thoughts on it. Listening to other perspectives can really broaden my thoughts.
So glad you loved it. Even though it was not my favorite book I have loved hearing everyone's thoughts on it. Listening to other perspectives can really broaden my thoughts.
Thank you Rachel. I'm sorry it wasn't a hit for you. I'm glad you at least liked the discussion. Hopefully we'll all enjoy The Winter Palace.
Isn’t it interesting Rachel, how you can like a book a lot more after hearing why other people like that even if you weren’t initially drawn to it. That’s one of the reasons I’m so appreciating good reads these days. Not to mention book clubs. I’m liking books a lot more when I get caught up in other peoples joy and passion for it. Circe certainly increased for me with others pleasure and insights.
Jgrace wrote: "This is a great dual review of Barker's The Silence of the Girls and Miller's Circe. https://www.nybooks.com/articles/2018......"
I am reading it right now-so different than Circe, I was having a difficult time getting going with it-half why through and still not certain where I stand with it
Amy wrote: "Isn’t it interesting Rachel, how you can like a book a lot more after hearing why other people like that even if you weren’t initially drawn to it. That’s one of the reasons I’m so appreciating goo..."
It is what I love about our group. While it is still not my favorite I do appreciate Circe far more than I did when I wrote my review. I really do get caught up in others joys with books. I love that there are books that people love, while others may not enjoy them as much. Its okay and really all about the perspective. I have talked to a few recently that really did not like A Man Named Ove. I loved that book so much and those I spoke with really got what I loved about it.
It is what I love about our group. While it is still not my favorite I do appreciate Circe far more than I did when I wrote my review. I really do get caught up in others joys with books. I love that there are books that people love, while others may not enjoy them as much. Its okay and really all about the perspective. I have talked to a few recently that really did not like A Man Named Ove. I loved that book so much and those I spoke with really got what I loved about it.
Rachel wrote: "Amy wrote: "Isn’t it interesting Rachel, how you can like a book a lot more after hearing why other people like that even if you weren’t initially drawn to it. That’s one of the reasons I’m so appr..."Me too. The main reason I join book clubs is to share with others. I love to hear and see what others are getting from a book. I will read more deeply when I know that I will discuss it with others. That's why I love threads like this (rather than when people simply state if they liked it or not).
I wish I could remember the quote about this idea... A book is not just one book, it is a different book for each reader. We each perceive different things, and we insert our own assumptions and interpretations into the story.
I am noticing now, more than ever before, that my enjoyment of a book depends in part on how it builds on (or changes) my own thoughts and experiences. Hearing other's perceptions enhances the books.
Nancy, a few of us from Circe are reading the Winter Palace in December. Perhaps you’ll join us. And welcome to this group. So glad you are here with your insights and good energy.
Thanks Amy, I'll look for it!added: My library has it so I'm in.
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There was something immensely satisfying to me about the ending. I think it's because she took control of her own life journey and destiny. That is something I think we all struggle to achieve at different times in our lives, coming only when older.