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THE NAME OF THE ROSE
I'm in. Any date after this weekend is good for me
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lets wait for a few moreto join- then we can all agreean date/schedule to read
I'm definitely in, as long as we don't make this a month-long read. I want as much time as possible, because the last time I read this book, I had to read it in a matter of days, which was quite torturous.
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not at all- we can decide the best pace for everyone-
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Rick wrote: "I am leaning more towards a page amount- say 20 pages a day- not sure how long the chapters are- if they are short- we can go by chapter- as there are several editions out and page numbers can be d..."That sounds good.
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and I just ordered a new copy (Lost my other one somewhere!) so will be1-2 wekks before I get it
This sounds like an interesting read, I will try. Depends upon your schedule. Reading War and Peace right now, so it is dominating my time.
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well- we can arrange the schedule to meet needs of all who wish to join- this will be a "Multi-Book Reader:Friendly Buddy Read" WOW- how's that for a new adjective!
Rick wrote: "Lisa wrote: "This sounds like an interesting read, I will try. Depends upon your schedule. Reading War and Peace right now, so it is dominating my time."well- we can arrange the schedule to m..."
Or, an MBR FBR, sounds really funky, doesn't it??
I would definitely like to read this- I’ve had it in the TBR pile for quite some time. I’m reading Crime & Punishment at the moment, so it might be a couple of weeks (or four LOL) before I could join in discussion...
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well- we can arrange the sc..."
indeed!
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not aprob Helen- I will keep the "signing up phrase" going until 2/26 and then we can start on 2/27..
are those dates acceptable to all? if not- please do not hesitate to let me know- as I am just one of several in this buddyread!
I tried reading this, but I couldn't get into it. I tried Anya Seton books too. but alas not much interest in these as well.
Rick wrote: "Gundula wrote: "Rick wrote: "Lisa wrote: "This sounds like an interesting read, I will try. Depends upon your schedule. Reading War and Peace right now, so it is dominating my time."well- we ..."
2/27 works well for me, I should be finished with my current tomes by then!
I need to read War and Peace, heard good things about it.
Robin wrote: "I need to read War and Peace, heard good things about it."It is very interesting. Easy read, just daunting due to the size. Rather like a Russian soap opera!
I requested my copy of The Name of the Rose from Library loan, hope it makes it before we start!
Lisa wrote: "Robin wrote: "I need to read War and Peace, heard good things about it."It is very interesting. Easy read, just daunting due to the size. Rather like a Russian soap opera!
I requested my copy..."
War & Peace is on my list for this year too... I’m enjoying Crime & Punishment thus far (I love the names)!
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It is very interesting. Easy read, just daunting due to the size. Rather like a Russian soap opera!
I requested my copy..."
if it doesnt- we shall simply delay the start date!
Oh,don't delay! I can catch up, unless you guys read super fast!
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Rick wrote: "I just got my copy of The Name of the Rose- how does 3/1/11 sound as a start date? one chapter each 2 days?a nice leisurely buddyread?"Sounds good
Sounds good, and if I get behind, who cares!! Thankfully, this is not school or university.
Rick wrote: "I just got my copy of The Name of the Rose- how does 3/1/11 sound as a start date? one chapter each 2 days?a nice leisurely buddyread?"Sounds good, I will pick mine up today. Can't wait!
i'm going to try to join in, tried to read it years ago, and have just recently picked it up at a secondhand book shop so will try to remember to start reading it on the 1st march.
I did read it several years ago. I thought it was good, but have too many stacked up waiting for me now to try a re-read. :-) I will check in from time to time. I'll be interested to see what you all think of it.
Rick wrote: "I just got my copy of The Name of the Rose- how does 3/1/11 sound as a start date? one chapter each 2 days?a nice leisurely buddyread?"I tried this many years ago, and could not get through it. However, with the buddy system I might have more success. So, I will join. A slow read of a chapter every two days sounds good, except, perhaps I should ask how long the chapters are.
Susan wrote: "Rick wrote: "I just got my copy of The Name of the Rose- how does 3/1/11 sound as a start date? one chapter each 2 days?a nice leisurely buddyread?"I tried this many years ago, and could not ge..."
I think the slower pace and the discussion (without the threat of marks for participation etc.) will make this much more interesting and less of a burden.
Gundula wrote: "Susan wrote: "Rick wrote: "I just got my copy of The Name of the Rose- how does 3/1/11 sound as a start date? one chapter each 2 days?a nice leisurely buddyread?"I tried this many years ago, and ..."
I am ridiculously compulsive about books that I love so, if I like this one, I'll read more than that...that being said, I like discussions more when they are broken down into parts of the book, rather than trying to discuss the whole thing at once.
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I tried this many years ago, and could not ge..."
I dn'tthink the chapers are overly long- but if there are some that arelonger- we can always adjust shedule to accommodate them- 3-4 days for longer chapters- key thing is to make sure everyone is in agreement and comfortable!
Sounds great. The Name of the Rose on March 1st. Agreed and comfortable. :)
Just checked out this book from the library. This is one I have wanted to read for a long time, so I will try to join in.
I'd love to join in on this and a 3/1/11 start date sounds great. It's been awhile since I read this and should be interesting to re-read it after so many years.
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I just read Name of the Rose a couple months ago. I don't want to re-read it but am looking forward to the discussions about it.
Sounds fine, and if I get behind, so what?? I have read it before, it was just a very long time ago.
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discussion is great too! helps to give a greater insight into what those of us who have not read the book yet react to!
I have no time to re-read it, but I have The Key to The Name of the Rose: Including Translations of All Non-English Passagescoming up soon on my TBR. Would discussion of this supplementary book be welcome?
Shomeret wrote: "I have no time to re-read it, but I have The Key to The Name of the Rose: Including Translations of All Non-English Passagescoming up soon on my TBR. Would discussion of this suppleme..."I would welcome that, especially if you can help us out with the non-English passages. I've heard that this is the most difficult part of reading the book. I plan on spending a lot of time using the Bing translator.
Oh goodness, I had know idea that there was non-English passages. Should make for an interesting read! What is the non-English? Latin?
Re non-English--Yes, it is mostly Latin. The Key to The Name of the Rose has every non-English phrase used translated.
Shomeret wrote: "I have no time to re-read it, but I have The Key to The Name of the Rose: Including Translations of All Non-English Passagescoming up soon on my TBR. Would discussion of this suppleme..."Yes, yes, I would like that. Most of the non-English passages are Latin, I believe, but there are also passages in Greek, Italian etc.
Question: having actually opened the book now, I note that there are no chapter numbers. The book is divided into seven days, with each day divided into smaller sections (terce, sext, etc). Am I assuming correctly that each "day" constitutes a chapter for our reading purposes?
Susan wrote: "Question: having actually opened the book now, I note that there are no chapter numbers. The book is divided into seven days, with each day divided into smaller sections (terce, sext, etc). Am I..."Good point, Susan, I was actually wondering that myself.
Rick wrote: "Bernadette wrote..."I recently ordered The Name of the Rose during one of my late night splurges. Is anyone out there up for a buddy read, it sounds very good"
sounds like a great buddyread to..."
I've read it, loved it (in my usual strange way, I fell in love with the lead-unavailable in so many ways!)
But I'd like to do a reread if that's allowed.
Ellie wrote: "Rick wrote: "Bernadette wrote..."I recently ordered The Name of the Rose during one of my late night splurges. Is anyone out there up for a buddy read, it sounds very good"
sounds like a great bu..."
I'm rereading the book as well, just join us, I reread many books.
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"I recently ordered The Name of the Rose during one of my late night splurges. Is anyone out there up for a buddy read, it sounds very good"
sounds like a great buddyread to me! I am in- lets decide on start date- and allow for others to join us!
post here if you are game!
Rick