Bastille Day (July 14th) Reading Poll

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Originally Posted by NickAdams

I would nominate Sartre; I would like to read his short story or play collection.

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Originally Posted by hastalavictoria

Anyway...I want to read something by Camus, if I have not already made that apparent...

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Thanks for your nominations but could you be more specific and choose one book to nominate, please?

Whatever by Michel Houellebecq

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Originally Posted by kilted exile

Whatever by Michel Houellebecq

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I've recently learned of Houllebecq. The review made him seem interesting. Have you ever read him Kilt?

I have read whatever, after seeing it mentioned in a post by Unnamable. I really enjoyed it, I saw some similarities between him and Brett Easton Ellis. Ellis is writing for the graduates of the 80's/early 90's, whereas I see Houllebecq as being the Ellis for my generation.

I specifically recommended Whatever because it is short and can be read within a week or so, however there is still plenty to discuss regarding themes and ideas.

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Originally Posted by kilted exile

Whatever by Michel Houellebecq

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Hmmm that's interesting. Moira likes this author if i am not mistaken

Just for the heck of it-- Les Instituts de la Religion Chrétienne by Jean Cauvin (The Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin). He was, after all, French, and, hey, it would probably take at least a month to read.

Hmmm, actually Whatever sounds pretty interesting. I'll nominate Sartre's "Nausea" since it's been sitting on my bookshelf staring at me. But I may vote for Whatever.

Also relevant, has anyone seen La Haine? I just finished watching it, and then saw this thread. Interesting coincidence, and very moving film.

Beckett:bawling:

Sartre's The Wall (Intimacy)

Just reading the rules of the forum , I see that I may not be entitled to that vote.
Anyway , if you are looking for a good french book , try "Voyage au bout de la nuit " from L.F. Celine .

If we already have Stendhal picked, then I think I'll go for something a little more intellectual. How about Nausea?

Nominations so far:

1. The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery

2. Whatever by Michel Houellebecq

3. Nausea by Sartre

4. The Wall (Intimacy) by Sartre

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Originally Posted by weepingforloman

Just for the heck of it-- Les Instituts de la Religion Chrétienne by Jean Cauvin (The Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin). He was, after all, French, and, hey, it would probably take at least a month to read.

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The Club is for works of fiction, I am afraid, WFL.

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Originally Posted by Quark

If we already have Stendhal picked, then I think I'll go for something a little more intellectual. How about Nausea?

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Stendhal hasn't been picked yet and Nausea has already been nominated.

Is the Three Musketeers French?

Indeed it is, Baki.

OOOh then I nominte that and also 20 years After and The Man In the Iron Mask, Also by Dumas.

um....and The Count of Monte Cristo!

One nomination only please! :)