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ARC via NetGalley.

The tone is subtly different than the others.

ARC via NetGalley.

I am not a fan of the cover art. I would have avoided the book based on it.

I made the mistake of reading this while halfway through "Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality." That book has planted so many images and idea in my mind that returning to strictly canonical HP is rather a jar. But I am certainly enjoying Cursed Child.

I had started reading this for a group, but the group failed me, so I want to quit, but I would feel guilty I think ;) so I will continue, but slowly.

"I guess that's why they don't let Boy Scouts sell cookies."

Listening via hoopla, via my wonderful library. The audiobook is great because Poundstone reads it herself, and I love her voice.

Still a classic.

I have, of course, read it before -- several times, in fact -- but I am reading it again as part of a group.

Reading this for work. Not my normal age range or genre. I've heard good things about it.

I have finished the poem itself. I read it for historical theological purposes rather than as literature. Theologically, I do not like it at all.

I can't do too much tension in books or movies, and I can see that this is heading toward difficult territory for me, but countering the tension is some very good writing, so I am enjoying it so far.

The creepiest thing has been something so small, when Jack says that Millie's favorite color is red. That one sentence was set up so perfectly, it made my blood go cold.

It gets better and better. Unlike much fan fic, this is well written, in spots beautiful.

Finished the Gospel according to Saint Mark.

My heart broke, quite suddenly.

I'm having so much fun reading. I like to read. I am more myself when I read.

Although she romanticizes the pagan past and misunderstands Christianity, Walton is a most magnificent writer!

Finished Matthew. Just about the first time that I became aware of the translation. A few passages, most notably, (27:54) "The captain and soldiers... said, 'Truly, this mas was Son of God.'" Why no article? Was that to avoid the uncomfortable "A son of God"? Otherwise, I am still appreciating this translation.

I never knew how good Hemingway is. I am about to begin the last chapter and I want to savor it.

I had no idea Hemingway was so funny. "There was a star in a box on his sleeve because he was a major." That made me laugh out loud. "Our children will probably have beastly temperatures." That bit of dialogue is very funny. H is really a much better writer than any of his spoofers.

It's amazing how much this guy writes like a parody of Hemingway. But seriously, I now understand why he is considered so great. He's not really my style, but Oh my word it's effective and quite beautiful.

I'm as old as I am and I've never read Hemingway

Her writing can be devastatingly beautiful at times.

Beautiful writing. Feels like ancient prophecies about our time. Faithful to the feel of the original.

I was impressed by the idea of Arawn keeping only the good parts of a person to make whatever comes next. It brought to mind 1 Cor 3:11-15.

Finished Sirach. Many typos, but I continue to enjoy the translation.

No one economist or school explains the whole picture.

Nothing is permanent--not good fortune, not bad fortune, not life itself.