Karen, you and I, as I remember were the only who didn't rave over Shadow. I liked it ok but remember nothing except a few smudgy scenes. This one kills me
to put down. I love it and simply can't find enough time to read since once in bed, I'm out cold.
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I've just reached the third and final part and am enjoying it, although I'm still not entirely sure what to make of it all yet. Appearance versus
reality...mmm, just who is really who and what is what?? Hopefully I'll finish it by the weekend, (I'm still up with mum and its not until late at
night I get chance to read). I'm dying to read spoilers.
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Pam, thank you. I'm glad to know I wasn't the only one.
Karen
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07/15/09 04:27 PM BCC ZEN Bookie MASTER |
Barb, do you want my copy?
"You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me" - CS Lewis
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07/16/09 07:17 AM BCC BookieMonster |
I sent my copy on to a friend already or I would have been happy to send it your way. Sorry.
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Jodi, thankyou so much for your kind offer - the postage might be a bit expensive sending it to NZ though.
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I absolutely loved the beginning of this book but I'm now in III and getting bogged down. It's so dark and depressing at this point. Sigh.
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Betsy, most of us got bogged down there. Just power through if you can so you can because you'll enjoy the discussion and grousing more if you do. A lot
happens in that part.
Reading: Angel's Game; Murder on the Ballarat Train, Kerry Greenwood (Australia in '20s)
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I'll do my best.
Betsy
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07/19/09 06:22 AM BCC ZEN Bookie MASTER |
Barb, true, but you want it and I have it... if you want me to send it, email your address.
"You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me" - CS Lewis
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I was in a bookstore and mentioned to the owner that this book was taking me awhile to read and she said, "That's because it's literature."
Stopped me for a moment and I agreed but walked away mulling it over. What do you think about her comment? I'm sure everyone's definition of literature
can differ, does it hold that literature takes more effort (for lack of a better word) to read?
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I think her comment was snobbish and condescending. A lot of what we read would fit that definition; this book was trying at points because the story lost its
impetus and then thew it out again in a dozen or more directions. It took me longer than it might have because, when that happened, I lost the desire to read
it, not because it's litrachure for heaven's sake.
Her definition of the term is lacking; she shouldn't be working in a bookstore.
Karen
I would be most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves. - Anna Quindlen
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To me literature means exceptionally thought out writing in style, word use, content and form. That no other has written like that before. Literature has to
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I agree with Karen, she was being a be-atch snob. She has no idea how well-read you are and was probably corresponding your comment to those who say 'it
had so many pages and so many big words' Phooey--you're right, she shouldn't be allowed to work in a place that should be encouraging, not imply
classism.
Reading: Angel's Game; Murder on the Ballarat Train, Kerry Greenwood (Australia in '20s)
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She probably thought that your idea of a good read is Danielle Steele! Stupid, silly remark!
Betsy
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Jodi, once again thankyou for your offer - I've just checked the library website again and I think It'll be alot quicker than I thought. They seem to
have multiple copies that have arrived and are in the system - somehow in the space of a couple of weeks since last checking I'm near the top of the list
so it shouldn't be long. So thanks again but I think I'll have my hot little hands on it pretty soon..... The World Hums in B Flat is already waiting
for me to pick up and I see the price of reserves has gone up from $1.50 to $2 - I'll feel that given the number I reserve!!!
Barb
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Wow Barb, they charge for reserves? That's a killer that would put Olle (among others) in the poor house. Have you checked the ABE website for used books?
Often they'll have brand new books for under $5 plus shipping, but they include booksellers in your part of the globe. At $2 per reserve, it might be worth
checking now.
Reading: Angel's Game; Murder on the Ballarat Train, Kerry Greenwood (Australia in '20s)
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You have to PAY for reserves???!!!! I'd be bankrupt!
"You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me" - CS Lewis
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My library used to charge for reserves but so many people complained that they stopped. Maybe a petition?
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I've never heard of a library charging for reserves. Hmmm. That's a bit outrageous imho. Just a bit.
Betsy
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