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DETAILS: Slaughterhouse-Five Group Read *Discussion Starts Sat30Jun12* [closed]
Been wanting to read Slaughterhouse-Five for years just never got around to it. Can't wait!
I'll join in. It's one of those books that is keeps getting mentioned and yet I've never read it.
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i'm in. sounds like an interesting read. should be fun.
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Here's the bonus material thread: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/9...
*Rubs hands together*Can't wait!
I have never read it but have been meaning to for years. Can't wait.
I'm looking forward to reading it as well. I've read some thoughtful letters by the author but have yet to read a book by him. can't wait!
I am glad I found this group. Perfect timing! I have the book on my shelf waiting to be read!
Sweet, can't wait to start reading!!
Oooh! I read it last year and will enjoy the group read and discussion. You guys are going to LOVE it!
I was hoping to re-read this with the group but it's looking like my June and July are going to be incredibly busy now, so I may not be able to squeeze it in. :(
Whoah, looks like a cool book! I don't think I ever heard about either story or author, so I'm going all adventurous-style in my first group read ever :D*tingles in excitement*
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If anyone's worried about fitting it in - don't. You could easily knock this over the course of a week even if you're only reading it in odd moments like I have been.
What an opportunity! I have this book. It was my sister's and left it behind after moving out. I shall start on it tonight then!
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In the meantime, I wanted to run an idea past you guys....
IF this goes well and we decide to do regular group reads, how would you feel about doing themed reads, with books nominated and voted on by group members? The way it looks in my head is this:
-For each group read, I would nominate a one word "Theme" (for example: home, treasure, jail, snow, immortality, curiosity, betrayal, livestock.... it could be anything at all)
-Everyone would nominate one book each that, to them, resonates with that theme in some way. It could be part of the storyline, something to do with the history of that book, recurring imagery... again, anything at all.
-All the books that are nominated will go up on a poll for everyone to vote on. I'll post the details for each book, like number of pages and availability. The winning book will be the group read.
-People can also chat about why they nominated their book for that theme.
I just thought this might be a good way of getting lots of different genres and a wide variety of books to choose from. And it might spark some good discussions.
What do people think?
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Ruby wrote: "Excellent! I think this will be a good experiment to see what works in the group, and to inform future group reads. In the meantime, I wanted to run an idea past you guys....
IF this goes well a..."
That sounds like a plan. I am for that, Ruby!
Love the monthly theme idea!
I would love to do a monthly theme as well! Though I can't guarantee I will always participate, of course...
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Sounds like a great idea Ruby!It'll be interesting to see the diversity in book nominations despite having a common theme.
Greetings everyone! I recently joined the group and decided to do so after reading the group description, hoping to get know like-minded people. I read Slaughterhouse Five couple of years ago which still remains as one of my top favorite novels (not to mention that Vonnegut is also one my most favorite authors). I'm greatly looking forward to see what sort of different ideas and views people will share and how they would interpret Vonnegut's view.
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I read Slaughterhouse Five couple of years ago whi..."
Excellent. Nice to meet you, Dimitri. I'm almost halfway through, and it looks like a fantastic book for discussion. There really is a bit of something for everyone, I think. It's one of those books that works on a few different levels at once.
So glad I found this group! I think your idea about the monthly group read is fantastic! Can‘t wait to start SH5!
Hi, I came across this group and loved your description. I've read a few books by Vonnegut, but not Slaughterhouse Five. If I can get hold of a copy, I'd love to participate in this month's read.
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Sounds great. I don't know what your situation is like with getting hold of paper copies, but if that fails, the Kindle version is usually pretty cheap. (Link at the top of this post)
I was lucky and got it as a freebie a few weeks back. I find Kindle books good for group reads because you can comment and highlight points as you go. (Apart from the stupid Kindle keyboard... grrrr). I spent quite a while last night highlighting madly!
I've been wanting to read this for awhile now! I'll grab it from the library soon :)
I'm looking forward to rereading it. Now, if I can just find my copy.
This may be more appropriate for the extras folder, but folks may enjoy this video in which Kurt Vonnegut describes the shape of stories. I've included a link to a transcript in the post, as the video doesn't cover the whole lecture. It'll get you thinking about every story you've read, and what its curve looks like!
Just picked a copy up at my local library...can't wait to get started!
Well, my library has several e-book copies of it, so I guess I'm back to being in. I probably won't start it until the discussion starts though.
I have always wanted to read this book. I just got my KINDLE version, and i'm going to throw in it my book rotation. Looking forward to the talks on this one.
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Apparently, my copy is a first edition... It smells terrific (yes, I'm weird and like the smell of old books --- not that it's that old-1969 --- something about the paper. )Anyway, I'm a bit scared to read it. I don't want to damage it. I'll just be reading it very slowly and carefully. It may take me the entire month. smile.
Mark wrote: "This may be more appropriate for the extras folder, but folks may enjoy this video in which Kurt Vonnegut describes the shape of stories. I've included a link to a transcript in the post, as the vi..."That was awesome. Too bad the video wasn't longer; He was genius in it... so funny.
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That's not weird at all. My favourite fragrance, the one I wear all the time, Is Fahrenheit by Dior (the men's one), because it reminds me of libraries. A guy in the perfume shop showed me an analysis of the different scents in it once, and I think it's because it has leather and wood smells!
I just found this group a little while ago, and I'm very glad that I did. Slaughterhouse Five has always been on my list of books I wanted to read, and never got all the way through...mostly due to getting sucked into other books along the way.I just hope I can bring a decent thread for discussion when the time comes to do so.
Oddly enough, the first time I ever heard of this book was when it was mentioned in Footloose... every time I watch the movie, I think, oh, I must read this!Lol. Now I beleive I actually am about to.. I just have to find a copy of it first.
Ruby wrote: "Excellent! I think this will be a good experiment to see what works in the group, and to inform future group reads. In the meantime, I wanted to run an idea past you guys....
IF this goes well a..."
This is my first ever group read and I'm very excited. I think the bookshelf and poll idea is great.
I picked up my copy from the library yesterday and am looking forward to starting it soon.
yes that's a book also i'd always wanted to read since watching footloose.....lol
I just downloaded a library copy for my Kindle, and I can't wait to join in the discussion.
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I love the theme and poll idea for the monthly reader.Downloaded SH5 to my Kindle and I'm stuck in a hotel for a week. Nothing to do but read, since I have control of the TV remote (I set it to the off position).... :)
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Revving my engine, just waiting for the starter's flag. Great book.
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WHEN
Detailed Discussion Starts: June 30 2012
WHAT
Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut
The Kindle version is currently $6.59, and mm.paperback for $10 on Amazon (US). These seem to be the cheapest copies on the major international sites.
HOW
On June 30, I'll start a new discussion thread for this, with a spoiler warning. I might throw in a few suggested discussion topics to get the ball rolling as well. In the meantime, people can stop by this thread to chat as they go, but no spoilers until 30 June please.
ABOUT THE BOOK: SLAUGHTERHOUSE-FIVE
275 pages, first published 1969.
"Kurt Vonnegut's absurdist classic Slaughterhouse-Five introduces us to Billy Pilgrim, a man who becomes unstuck in time after he is abducted by aliens from the planet Tralfamadore. In a plot-scrambling display of virtuosity, we follow Pilgrim simultaneously through all phases of his life, concentrating on his (and Vonnegut's) shattering experience as an American prisoner of war who witnesses the firebombing of Dresden."