The Reader’s Nook - The N&G Book Thread
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ayayrawn
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Anybody is welcome to add me on Goodreads. I'm falling far short of my reading goal for this year, unfortunately. Been too sad to focus on reading recently, but I'm sure I'll make my way back to it in the new year.
Teeeee
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The Memory Police is on hold for me at the library! I'm excited to read it.
And I *think* I just added you as a friend.
BjorgenFjorgen
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Added!
Anybody is welcome to add me on Goodreads. I'm falling far short of my reading goal for this year, unfortunately. Been too sad to focus on reading recently, but I'm sure I'll make my way back to it in the new year.
Selaws
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I remember starting to read this at school but never finished. Might have to get a copy, the tv show seems pretty interesting so far.
Englishbob
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Now I’m rereading Dune..don’t know why either.
Bull Shannon
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bfly
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looks like lots of forum buddies rolling in
havent used GR in years really, but I think it's very cool and this is inspiration to start up again.
Bull Shannon
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I feel very mixed on Goodreads. They don't really take advantage of the social network aspect (not as poorly as Spotify, don't get me started on Spotify's squandered social aspects), it's kind of insane that if someone follows you, you automatically follow them back and the controls to remove them are deeply nested, the aggregate and top reviews are reliably unreliable, and the interface hasn't been improved since I signed up. But I like it for keeping track of what I've read and what I want to read.looks like lots of forum buddies rolling in
Tyr
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I just finished re-reading Bronte's Wuthering Heights. I haven't read it in its entirety in years. For the life of me I cannot understand why this is such a cherished and well-regarded book. It is less a book about passion and romance as it is of misery, obsession, vengeance, and duplicity, which,If done in a more suitable style, I could have enjoyed. All the characters, and I mean all, are either childish and whining or absolutely horrible. Do not misunderstand me, I do enjoy books with an emphasis on horrible characters but generally when they are leveraged in an impactful manner. Here, they are the bread and butter of almost every character we are introduced to, ala Titus Groan but more off-putting.
I appreciate Bronte's style and get that her descriptors of the moors and area surrounding the isolated locale are a reflection of the story, but I just cannot be bothered to care about her characters and have an even harder time trying to relate to them.
There, that's my vent about a classic book for today.
Carry on!
I appreciate Bronte's style and get that her descriptors of the moors and area surrounding the isolated locale are a reflection of the story, but I just cannot be bothered to care about her characters and have an even harder time trying to relate to them.
There, that's my vent about a classic book for today.
Carry on!
Bennnnn
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Here's what I'm reading right now.
So...apparently this has been making big waves this year. It just came out here in the US in September, and I just found out about it last week. The premise is this: you're reading every fragmented thought of the narrator, with no paragraph breaks or periods, and the repeated phrase "the fact that" - and it's nearly 1,000 pages long. There is a b-story going on that is much more straightforward and written in the traditional way, but that barely makes up much of this novel. The bulk of it, and it is a huge, bulky novel to carry around, is daunting to say to least. But I read the concept and was pulled in right away. It takes some getting used to, and it's definitely not for everyone, but I'm already finding it really addictive. It's difficult to find places to stop though as there are no chapters at all, it's essentially wall to wall text. I've read some lengthy books in my time, but this will probably prove to be the most difficult honestly. I've never read something like this in my life, and I look forward to seeing how it all unravels.
So...apparently this has been making big waves this year. It just came out here in the US in September, and I just found out about it last week. The premise is this: you're reading every fragmented thought of the narrator, with no paragraph breaks or periods, and the repeated phrase "the fact that" - and it's nearly 1,000 pages long. There is a b-story going on that is much more straightforward and written in the traditional way, but that barely makes up much of this novel. The bulk of it, and it is a huge, bulky novel to carry around, is daunting to say to least. But I read the concept and was pulled in right away. It takes some getting used to, and it's definitely not for everyone, but I'm already finding it really addictive. It's difficult to find places to stop though as there are no chapters at all, it's essentially wall to wall text. I've read some lengthy books in my time, but this will probably prove to be the most difficult honestly. I've never read something like this in my life, and I look forward to seeing how it all unravels.
Bull Shannon
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This seems either incredibly up my alley or like the most off-putting thing I'd ever read. I love a good, big book, but stream-of-consciousness can really smack me down on my butt.
Teeeee
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Whereas this seems like something I would loathe. Lol. It gives me too much anxiety to not have a stopping place.
Bennnnn
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Yeah I don’t have much experience reading this kind of stream of consciousness writing, so it’s a learning curve. And I bet it’ll annoy a ton of people with how it’s written. But I’m finding it kind of accessible, more than I thought it would be.
Teeeee
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It does sound eccentric and different enough for me to attempt it. I just also know myself. I would start reading, not really like it but not want to admit defeat. So I would set it aside for a day. And the day would turn into a week. And I wouldn't have picked up another book so I would just not be reading.
Bennnnn
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Haha I totally get that. I'm committing myself to finishing it even if it gets unbearable. I've only been able to read a little bit right now, and I have so much more to go. I hope I can do it.
Teeeee
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I just looked at a sample on Amazon. You are so right. Wall to wall text. Wow! But it is getting great reviews. I'm going to let you finish and give your thoughts before I decide if I want to attempt it.
And I have confidence that you will finish it.
Bull Shannon
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I remember how mind-blown high-school-me was picking up his first Palahniuk and seeing no quotation marks. "This guy's a mother-flippin' rebel!"
Bennnnn
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There are tons and tons of commas, but that’s it.
Thackeraye
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Finished Invisible Women by Caroline Criado-Peres (sp?). Very good, especially if you’re in the mood for giving the patriarchy a kicking.
just starting I’ll Be Gone in the Dark. It got great reviews last year, so thought it was worth a shot.
just starting I’ll Be Gone in the Dark. It got great reviews last year, so thought it was worth a shot.