Wow, I just read the first page of Barry's book and I was blown away by the voice: lyric Irish. I was actually on my way out of the house, but just had to
peek as I passed it by. No idea if it will be as good as its voice, but I can 'hear' the voice pattern.
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06/05/09 04:17 PM BCC BookieMonster |
I'm about half way through. There are quite a few paragraphs that I wish I could highlight. Let's hope I can find them for the spoiler section but by
now all should realize that I am hopelessly unorganized.
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What is it that's so powerful in beautiful writing? It feels like an atavistic response (if I'm using that correctly--as in reverting to genetic type
instincts), and heck I'm not even Irish, but it's the same effect the Welsh can elicit with their musical love of language and showmanship. Have I gone
over the cliff or do others recognize what I mean?
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06/05/09 08:15 PM BCC Zen Bookie Master
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If you're over the cliff then I'm right after you ala Sundance Kid.
Betsy
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06/06/09 02:59 AM BCC ZEN Bookie MASTER |
What, both of you yelling "Oh, Sh*t" at the same time? (Or was that only Sundance?) LOL
Karen
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06/06/09 11:49 AM BCC Zen Bookie Master
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Either way works for me!
Betsy
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06/06/09 12:36 PM BCC ZEN BOOKIE COOKIE
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Ummmm, can you swim? Hell, I'll probably float, so hang on to me.
Reading: Borderlands
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06/06/09 08:23 PM BCC Zen Bookie Master
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No problemo; I'm a good swimmer! I've got us covered as long as you float on your back; I'll tow! roflmao at the mere idea!
Betsy
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06/06/09 08:58 PM BCC BookieMonster |
I was thinking Thelma and Louise...
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I confess I didn't read all the above posts, but bounced down to the bottom to say I'm just at the beginning of part 2 and I'm liking this book!
OK, now my brain is going in circles and I must catch it. I'll tempt it with breakfast.
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06/11/09 07:50 PM BCC Zen Bookie Master
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The writing is gorgeous and positively poetic but here's the downside of that for me: I am getting bogged down in the descriptive passages and mired in the
poetry when I want to move the story along. It's a conflict for me: I love the writing/poetry but getting stuck in it isn't what I always want and
need. I'm delighted to be reading it so the poetry side is winning! Phooey on the other side of the coin!
Betsy
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06/11/09 08:30 PM BCC ZEN BOOKIE COOKIE
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LOL Betsy, that describes the feeling so well but I'm selfishly glad you're gonna keep on trucking because then we get to discuss it later.
Reading: Chinese Whispers, Peter May; Secret Scripture
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06/11/09 10:46 PM BCC Zen Bookie Master
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I will keep on keeping on but I can't promise to read every single word on every page. I will read the good stuff and skip the "goodish".
Betsy
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06/13/09 07:24 PM BCC ZEN BOOKIE COOKIE
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Trying to place things in time (or temporally as my betters would say):
The Irish Civil War with the Free Staters was 1922-23, and she was 14, so born in 1908, which puts the time of writing at close to 2008 if she's now about 100. But I think the heading near the beginning says she's been a patient since 1957--so if she's been there for 30 years, it would only be 1987. Did she mention that she'd been a patient elsewhere before this place? Anyone fill in any info re time without spoiling stuff? Im loving the voice of the writing still, is that what you meant by the 'poetry' Bets or is there real poetry to come?
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Roseann was transferred from Sligo Mental hospital. There were no records to indicate how long she was there.
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06/13/09 08:38 PM BCC Zen Bookie Master
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Yes that's right, Deb and I meant the writing voice when I said poetry not the real thing. It reads like poetry, doesn't it? The timeline helps me a
lot. I was confused by a reference early on in it that mentions DNA and I wrote to Jill, asking about the times involved. It helps a great deal to put it (and
her) in context. I'm alternating books with one that I have for my face group: Capirotada which is a memoir about growing up in Nogales, AZ, the border
town that has its twin, Nogales, Sonora, Mexico on the other side of the fence. It's very enjoyable and easily read so I should finish it and get on with
SS.
Betsy
Taking allergy pills is like having Snow White multiple personality disorder. You go from Sneezy/Grumpy to Sleepy/Dopey/Happy. from CEO of Zappo's, Tony Shieh |
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06/14/09 03:22 AM BCC BookieMonster |
I'm enjoying this, its a good read, although I'm embarrassed to say that in the first few pages I was a little put off, thinking maybe it was one of
those navel-gazing ponderous reads. The characters are new in different ways and I'm looking forward to discussing them. There are some stand-out
descriptions aren't there, the dreadful fire, sparing but chilling. Here's is an image I like:
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I noted that one too Chris, remembering feeling that way as a girl and wanting to run my hands through a heap of glittery bits. I was underlining like mad
His voice entered my head as a sort of honey, that lingered there potently, buzzingly, banishing all the fears of childhood.That fire was so horrific, such an "Oh No" feeling.
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06/16/09 07:42 PM |
I will be getting this soon. You all make it sound lovely.
Mary
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06/16/09 07:58 PM BCC ZEN BOOKIE COOKIE
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MARY, I think you'll like this one...no guarantee, but I think so.
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06/16/09 10:04 PM |
goodie. I got the audio. It is a pretty convenient way for me to get in some reading time since I spend an hour a day commuting.
Mary
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