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Originally Posted by tigerlily
I just picked up Sense of an Ending, but I'm not going to start yet because I'm fully invested in Catherine the Great and Age of Innocence. Rin Tin Tin was one I had great hopes for because I liked Susan Orleans first book, The Orchid Thief. The first part was fabulous. We were told about Lee Duncan's background, how he acquired Rinty, his relationship and training of Rinty. Also, the parts about training and early moviemaking were very interesting. Subsequently, Orleans went on tangents that had nothing to with the story. When she started relating stories about every person who had come in contact with Rinty I stopped reading.
I have several books to read on the Downton Abbey and Upstairs Downstairs era.
I loooooooved Sense of an Ending. That's the reason that I got Arthur & George, actually!
I really missed the boat on Downton Abbey craze. I had no idea about it until this year and I can't catch up on two seasons -- I just don't have that sort of patience. Too bad, too, because I watched the first episode of the first season a couple of weeks ago, and enjoyed it. But I don't play catch-up well at all -- too much pressure. I did, though, put a book called Under Stairs on my "to read" list; it's written by one of the staff of that era.
Speaking of eras, since reading Paris Wife, I'm hooked on the 1920s. There are books about the Fitzgeralds, Hemingway, the Murphys, etc... coming in the mail and on hold at the library. Also a book about Wallis Simpson (OK, that's later than the 20s). I was born 40 years too late.
I loooooooved Sense of an Ending. That's the reason that I got Arthur & George, actually!
I really missed the boat on Downton Abbey craze. I had no idea about it until this year and I can't catch up on two seasons -- I just don't have that sort of patience. Too bad, too, because I watched the first episode of the first season a couple of weeks ago, and enjoyed it. But I don't play catch-up well at all -- too much pressure. I did, though, put a book called Under Stairs on my "to read" list; it's written by one of the staff of that era.
Speaking of eras, since reading Paris Wife, I'm hooked on the 1920s. There are books about the Fitzgeralds, Hemingway, the Murphys, etc... coming in the mail and on hold at the library. Also a book about Wallis Simpson (OK, that's later than the 20s). I was born 40 years too late.
Do you mean Below Stairs by Margaret Powell? I'm waiting for The World of Downton Abbey by Jessica Fellowes, the niece of the series creator, Julian.
Welcome to the club Can't help making a recommendation - that is to try Absalom, Absalom next. It includes a lot of narration by Quentin, from The Sound and the Fury - but even besides that connection it's just a wonderful, layered story.
I looked for Absalom, Absalom at the book store yesterday but didn't see it, so I bought The Reivers. I'm currently reading a Steinbeck novel (which I'm also thoroughly enjoying) but I plan to read more Faulkner as soon as I'm done.
I'm in the middle of David Baldacci's Zero Day. I'm enjoying it, but a little disappointed that his John Puller character seems to be a direct ripoff of Lee Child's Jack Reacher.
Finally finished Fall of Giants, & I'm looking forward to the next. I was impressed that with such a vast cast, he was able to give them all their own voice & I was never confused with who's story I was reading.
I'm half through The Namesake, which is delightful.
I looked for Absalom, Absalom at the book store yesterday but didn't see it, so I bought The Reivers. I'm currently reading a Steinbeck novel (which I'm also thoroughly enjoying) but I plan to read more Faulkner as soon as I'm done.
Hmmm and I was just debating with myself whether or not to re-read Cannery Row - maybe this is a sign!
Somewhat back to reading mode happy to report-- just finished Rules of Civility which I enjoyed. Not sure if I followed everything but it was a very good read.(very well written- you could swear you are reading from the 30's or Fizgerald.
Next in the pile is OMNIVORE's DILEMNA.
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Can't help making a recommendation - that is to try Absalom, Absalom next. It includes a lot of narration by Quentin, from The Sound and the Fury - but even besides that connection it's just a wonderful, layered story.
