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    Hey again, I just read through the Franzen thread in general literature and I think dfloyd and I are in general agreement concerning an opinion about the book. I agree that his social commentary is mildly interesting, but nothing new or revolutionary. As far as it being defined as a postmodern novel- I really couldn't comment further. There is no comparison to Tolstoy's work. On the other hand, will this book be read in 100 years and if so, will it accurately depict our current western/American society?
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    Thanks for the recommendation! I finally finished The Corrections. I think its a good book. I was a little outside of my literary comfort zone- at times it felt like I was reading a long-winded mystery and other times a lengthy biography. At times, Franzen, just doesn't know when to edit. Despite these complaints, I thought he did an excellent job balancing the story between being plot driven with well developed characters. For 500 pages, he keeps you turning the pages and motivates yo to reread a part if necessary. Thanks so much for the suggestion, it was a good reading experience.
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    Hey Tony, it is friendship day here. So I just dropped by to say -




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    Thanks for stopping by. I find the Norwegians to be a very proud and kind people. I look forward to my return there. It is good fun!
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    Oploaded picture from the Norway trip. Please stop by and take a look.
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    I just started The Corrections and it is decent. I'll definitely finish it. The characters are almost to realistic- the mother (Enid) makes me want to put a paper bag over her head anytime I have to read her dialogue. I also started The Idiot, which is REALLY good. B the way, I am completely oblivious if my last comment was rude- Mr. Jersea gets after me when I get like that- kind of cynical and rude.
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    I'm still reading and its really ****ing hot in NJ. Been down the shore at the ocean. Amazing weather over the fourth. Will be returning to the Lake to realx. Hope the pool and AC help keep you cool. When I was there in June it was so hot!
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    No, but you just put a big smile on my face. The book looks very good or it seems like 2 books in one? Anyway, I will get it after I finished The Damned and the Beautiful by Fitzgerald. I'm enjoying it immensely. Another author I enjoyed lately was Haruki Murakami- Norwegian Wood. It a lyrical coming of age story-beautiful prose, but some find it a little slow. Thanks for the resommendation- I'll let you know what I think.
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    Terrible. I never made it out of the hotel in Stockholm. I ended up staying in a dump by the airport. JS slept all afternoon, so we ate in the motel restaurant and went to bed early. The burdens of traveling with a child, although he is the best traveling companion I could ever ask for. He was so well behaved and tolerant! Anyway, thanks for the advice, everything was amazing. It feels so good to get out and see the world.
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    Hi Tony. What were talking about? Pale Fire? Pale King? Either way, you can't go wrong.
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