Candi's 2022 Do I Hear a Bingo Challenge

[Sara, New School Classics]

Marvelous choice, Candi. One of my favorite categories for the Bingo. I love hearing from other members the books that most impressed them.

[Candi]

It is fun to get these recommendations - especially when multiple people chime in!! :)

[Candi]

Completed I2: New-To-You Classic Author

Our Spoons Came from Woolworths by Barbara Comyns

My Review

[Candi]

Completed: B5: A Classic NOT on Our Bookshelf that Should be There:

Temple of the Golden Pavilion by Yukio Mishima

My Review

[Sara, New School Classics]

I still have to read a book by an Asian author for another challenge I am doing...this might have to be the choice. :o) The bingo progresses!

[Candi]

Sara (taking a break) wrote: "I still have to read a book by an Asian author for another challenge I am doing...this might have to be the choice. :o) The bingo progresses!"

I'd love to hear what you think of it, Sara! I'm also tempted by his book, The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea :)

[Sara, New School Classics]

I have thought about reading that one, Candi. I saw the movie a long, long time ago and I still remember the surprising ending. I think knowing the ending might destroy the book for me.

[Candi]

Yeah, that can kill a book for you, Sara!

[Candi]

Completed N5: Classic by an Author from a Country you didn’t Read in 2021:

A Time to Love and a Time to Die by Erich Maria Remarque

My Review

[Candi]

Completed O5: Book Published 1900 - 1949:

The Fortnight in September by R.C. Sherriff

My Review

I just realized that's my first bingo lol!! :D

[Terris]

Candi wrote: "Completed O5: Book Published 1900 - 1949:

The Fortnight in September by R.C. Sherriff

My Review

I just realized th..."

Oh Candi, I loved this book!! And I'm glad you did too. Wasn't it wonderful?! More people should read this book :)
And I'm happy that it came along with a Bingo -- your first!! Congratulations!

[Candi]

It was wonderful indeed, Terris! And thank you!! It was about time I stumbled across a bingo! :D :D

[Candi]

Completed B2: Classic written in your native language:

The Last Picture Show by Larry McMurtry

My Review

[Sara, New School Classics]

Loved the movie, just never got around to the book. Congrats on another slot on the Bingo card.

[Candi]

Sara (taking a break) wrote: "Loved the movie, just never got around to the book. Congrats on another slot on the Bingo card."

I'm going to make an effort to watch the movie this weekend or the upcoming week, Sara! And thank you!!

[Kathleen]

Oh, that movie is disturbing! But you've shown me yet again with your great review that I need to get to this author ASAP.

[Candi]

Kathleen wrote: "Oh, that movie is disturbing! But you've shown me yet again with your great review that I need to get to this author ASAP."

Kathleen, from what I understand, the movie leaves out the most disturbing scene! Yikes! Well, I haven't seen it personally yet, so I'll have to find out for myself if that's really the case or not :D

[Candi]

Completed I1: Book from the Group’s Bookshelf Prior to 2022:

The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro

My Review

[Laurie]

Candi wrote: "Completed I1: Book from the Group’s Bookshelf Prior to 2022:

The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro

My Review"

Candi, I had essentially the same reaction you did. I'm glad to see I'm not alone in being underwhelmed by this beloved by everyone else book.

[Candi]

Likewise, Laurie! I'm happy to find that there are other readers out there that felt dissatisfied after finishing this one.