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Jun 01, 2013 01:06AM
Finished Life of Pi today. Mixed opinion on this one!
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Finished "Life & Times Of Michael K" this morning. Second Coetzee on the list. Do really have to read 8 more?
James wrote: "Finished "Life & Times Of Michael K" this morning. Second Coetzee on the list. Do really have to read 8 more?"Why wouldn't you want to?
Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "James wrote: "Finished "Life & Times Of Michael K" this morning. Second Coetzee on the list. Do really have to read 8 more?"
Why wouldn't you want to?"
I have one of that author too
Why wouldn't you want to?"
I have one of that author too
Molly wrote: "I recently finished Aesop's Fables."Did you read the complete version or just selected ones? I just finished a selection of around 90 and i really like it!
A Visit From the Goon Squad -- I liked the powerpoint chapter. Very few books virtually require a second reading, but this is one of them. With so many characters and interlocking plotlines a second reading might be necessary to piece it all together. However, it is still powerful and the emotional impact of the book remains the same.
Casino RoyaleFound it ridiculously sexist, even for Bond. Review here: http://www.gloriannescott.com/casino-...
Karina wrote: "Just finished reading Age of Innocence. Did anyone else find it depressing?"Recently read Age of Innocence myself. I agree with your assessment. Pretty typical of Edith Wharton's writing about realities of New York society.
James wrote: "Finished "Life & Times Of Michael K" this morning. Second Coetzee on the list. Do really have to read 8 more?"One of my favourite authors, wish there were more, but if you don't enjoy his writing move on to another writer who appeals to you. There is enough variety on the list to satisfy most readers. Loved life & Times of Michael K.
Mikela wrote: "James wrote: "Finished "Life & Times Of Michael K" this morning. Second Coetzee on the list. Do really have to read 8 more?"One of my favourite authors, wish there were more, but if you don't en..."
Thank you so much for telling me how to read and letting me know that there are other authors on the list I might enjoy more. I did not realize that. As for Coetzee, I find him a very dry and humorless writer (so far). And also a writer who does not trust his reader: let me reiterate my point again since the reader is not as smart as I am (see parts 2 and 3 of Michael K).
James, I just re-read my message and really can't blame you for being put out by it. It didn't come out at all as I meant it but instead rather snarky. My apologies.
Just finished "The Sound and the Fury", a stylistic tour-de-force, a book that really needs to be studied to appreciate it fully.
Ian wrote: "Just finished "The Sound and the Fury", a stylistic tour-de-force, a book that really needs to be studied to appreciate it fully."
That's a rough work to read that...
That's a rough work to read that...
Ian wrote: "Just finished "The Sound and the Fury", a stylistic tour-de-force, a book that really needs to be studied to appreciate it fully."I loved that one. On my top ten list.
Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "Ian wrote: "Just finished "The Sound and the Fury", a stylistic tour-de-force, a book that really needs to be studied to appreciate it fully."
I loved that one. On my top ten list."
That's on my top ten too,but... That's very hard to read that...
I loved that one. On my top ten list."
That's on my top ten too,but... That's very hard to read that...
To Mikela from JamesAnd I apologize for over reacting. I was in a cranky mood. I read and read and love being in contact with other people who love books. And I have 5 more Coetzees in my book pile. I might convert yet.
Just recently finished The Double by Jose Saramago (it took me nearly three weeks and two trips to the Blue Mountains!) - was a long and tedious read with some funny bits here and there but the last 50 pages blew me away! Double crossing cowards and fake beards! Onto something more my normal style (I hope) with How Late It Was. Also finished Madame Bovary. That poor little girl :(
Liz M wrote: "How Late It Was, How Late shouldn't be anyone's normal style (I loved it, but it is... unique)"I am weird like that :)
Anything with dysfunctional families, trauma or thick accents is always a plus with me!
I just finished White Teeth by Zadie Smith. It was pretty enjoyable. Not a perfect novel, but I grew to care for the characters and found myself thinking about the issues it raised quite a bit. 'Can't say fairer than that.'
I just finished reading Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse. Good,not great. I found it a little confusing, but I made it through and am happy to check another one off my list.
Aileen wrote: "The Hound of the Baskervilles. Nice short one to tick off the list."I just finished this one as well. Really liked it!
Just finished City of God by E. L. Doctorow. Found it mildly humorous. Enjoyed the plot but a little difficult to keep track of.
I finished The Human Stain by Philip Roth today. I liked it more than the only other Roth book I've read (Portnoy's Complaint). His writing, for me, is easy to appreciate for its literary qualities (good characters, interesting story that has something to say about our society, etc.), but lacks that spark which makes me love a book. However, there are 5 more Roth books on the list, so maybe I'll grow to love him.
I just finished the The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison. I highly recommend this tragic and thought provoking novel
Just finished The Godfather by Mario Puzo. OK, so it is not "literature" but it is a damn good read.
James wrote: "Just finished The Godfather by Mario Puzo. OK, so it is not "literature" but it is a damn good read."
I see the two chapters of the film.Amazing!
I see the two chapters of the film.Amazing!
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