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Originally Posted by Marlow
I started Commonwealth by Ann Patchett. I'm loving it so far.
Oooh! I loved that book! I read an article (based on an interview with her, I believe) that said that it's quite autobiographical. That, for me, added a layer of depth to the story.
Oooh! I loved that book! I read an article (based on an interview with her, I believe) that said that it's quite autobiographical. That, for me, added a layer of depth to the story.
Interesting. I don't think I'm not far enough along to know which character is based on her situation.
Just started Anne of Green Gables ( I had never read it or seen the movies) and I am smitten!!
Also going to mention that on another forum, people are raving about Before the Fall by Noah Hawley. I searched this forum and I saw someone mention it (Sadielu?) in June.
I don't know what it's about ( I usually don't look that stuff up== just like to know if people liked something) but I will add that to the ever growing list.
Interesting. I don't think I'm not far enough along to know which character is based on her situation.
She's a masterful writer.
I read this one last month and enjoyed it as well. There is a great interview with Anne Patchett on the pod cast "Lit Up" where she explains the "autobiographical" aspects of the novel. After I finished Commonwealth, I looked at reviews on Amazon and was surprised to read so many negative comments (mostly about the number of characters to keep up with and the non-linear format). I found it a great novel and think her weaving of characters and timeline masterful.
I read this one last month and enjoyed it as well. There is a great interview with Anne Patchett on the pod cast "Lit Up" where she explains the "autobiographical" aspects of the novel. After I finished Commonwealth, I looked at reviews on Amazon and was surprised to read so many negative comments (mostly about the number of characters to keep up with and the non-linear format). I found it a great novel and think her weaving of characters and timeline masterful.
Thank you. I'll check that out. I'm also having trouble keeping the all the names and relationships straight, but it's not keeping me from enjoying the book at all. I just pause and think about it. And it didn't occur to me that the non-linear timeline could be a problem.
Also going to mention that on another forum, people are raving about Before the Fall by Noah Hawley. I searched this forum and I saw someone mention it (Sadielu?) in June.
I don't know what it's about ( I usually don't look that stuff up== just like to know if people liked something) but I will add that to the ever growing list.
I read Before the Fall and loved it. Hawley is a very visual writer, which makes sense as he is also a screen and television writer (he is the writer of the recent Fargo tv series).
I just finished News of theWorld, which had been mentioned by another poster here, and loved it too. People who like clean, spare writing and/or historical fiction, and/or Larry McMurtry will enjoy this.
I didn't think that I'd like it much -- I figured it would center on (not) being kosher -- but I'm at 50% and loving it. It's a great memoir, whether or not you're Jewish. (I'm Jewish, emphasis on the ish part. But I'm the least religious person on the planet, I think.)
I have other books that I'm super-excited to start (see list below) and guessed that I'd try Treyf and bail on it. I guessed wrong. This is a really good memoir. The writing is strong, the "story" is interesting.
Here are (some of) the other books that I'll start on when I'm done with Treyf. If you've read any of them, I'd love to hear your thoughts:
- The Ballroom by Anna Hope
- The Life-Writer by David Constantine
- Moonglow by Michael Chabon
- The Nix by Nathan Hill
Though I liked the Beatles more as the '60s wore on, the Beach Boys have been my favorite group from that era since 1974, when they re-released Pet Sounds. This memoir is a simple thing: just Brian talking. It's wonderful. I'm going to read Mike Love's new autobiography next.
I didn't think that I'd like it much -- I figured it would center on (not) being kosher -- but I'm at 50% and loving it. It's a great memoir, whether or not you're Jewish. (I'm Jewish, emphasis on the ish part. But I'm the least religious person on the planet, I think.)
I have other books that I'm super-excited to start (see list below) and guessed that I'd try Treyf and bail on it. I guessed wrong. This is a really good memoir. The writing is strong, the "story" is interesting.
Here are (some of) the other books that I'll start on when I'm done with Treyf. If you've read any of them, I'd love to hear your thoughts:
- The Ballroom by Anna Hope
- The Life-Writer by David Constantine
- Moonglow by Michael Chabon
- The Nix by Nathan Hill
Thanks for the recommendations. I've ordered the kindle copies of Treyf and Moonglow from my library.
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