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Mishelle B

Mishelle B

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I love this site! It's so helpful to get reminded of books I've read and find out about new books. Being a French teacher for 23 years (along with Spanish and English), I obviously love the masters along with world literature, non fiction and great historical and contemporary novels (not so much pulp fiction or vampires). I really appreciate... more »
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  • Deb S

    Deb S says

    I did try to start it a couple of weeks ago. I can tell I will like it but at that time I wasn't too focused. I'll let you know what I think when I finally do sink my teeth into it.

    Merry Christmas!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Deb S

    Deb S says

    I more than loved The Book Thief. I actually was a little surprised that it is a YA book. High school I can definitely see but I have a 12 year old nephew and I'm not certain if WWII has been covered in school yet. I almost got it for him on his birthday but have decided to wait until 15.

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  • ryfinskibooknut

    ryfinskibooknut says

    I agree! I see you've added The Madness of a Seduced Woman. I read that book years ago, and then re-read it, because I loved it so much. Another favorite of mine, which is similar I guess, is Fortune's Rock (I've also read twice). Both of these books are favorites of my daughters as well (both in their forties). For me, the theme is always about yearning.

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  • E. Gail C

    E. Gail C says

    No similarities except I think they are both way overated. The Cantos make The Wasteland look like A Child's Garden of Verses. And the anti-Semititism made me nauseated. This may sometimes be overlooked because readers don't get that far. It took a lot of effort to get through it for both reasons.
    I am listening to Tropic of Cancer on my iPod. I halfway. It is getting easier but, yes, it is also nauseating -- the worldview and attitudes toward women.

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  • Deb S

    Deb S says

    Hi Mishelle,

    So very glad to see you enjoyed The Secret History. I'm thinking of re-reading it again sometime soon. I wish she'd write another. I did try The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo and it seemed like it was going to be good but all of a sudden I lost interest. HONESTLY, if it's translated I have problems! Argh!

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  • ryfinskibooknut

    ryfinskibooknut says

    Well, I guess I liked it enough to buy his next book The Girl Who Play with Fire; I bought it this past weekend ;o). It's supposed to be better. No don't skip it. I thought the Potato Peel was good, but for that type of book epistolary? I think they call it?? I much preferred 84 Charing Cross Road. That book is is a favorite of mine. I also loved the movie staring Anthony Hopkins and Anne Bancroft.

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  • ryfinskibooknut

    ryfinskibooknut says

    I see you are reading The Secret History. I too have read it, actually a long time ago and loved it. I stole a selection from your shelf - Hunger, as I'm very into translated words lately, especially Norwegian authors, and German, and Spanish, oh well all of them I guess. I love Stefan Zweig, ever read him?? Thanks for wanting to be my friend - I look forward to a new source for book selections.

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  • Deb S

    Deb S says

    oh, and I'm jealous that you're reading The Secret History......I loved that one....hope you do too.

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