February '10 Reading: Villette by Charlotte Bronte

In February, we will be reading Villette by Charlotte Bronte.

Please post your comments and questions in this thread.

Free Online Copy

:thumbs_upI shall be taking advantage of the on-line text for this one, a first for me! :)

Just downloaded my ecopy as well!

If anyone is interested: http://manybooks.net/titles/brontechetext058vill10.html

(With special thanks to Papaya, who has introduced me to this great site! :))

I have my book, but probably won't be able to start posting until after the 7th.

I look forward to reading this one.

Ouch! Just realised how long this one is! :goof:

I happen to have this book. I will try to read it, join in and comment. Heard it was a good book.

I also have this book, so I might read it and join in.

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Originally Posted by Scheherazade

Ouch! Just realised how long this one is! :goof:

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I do not find it is that long, but maybe it just seems that way to me compared to some of the other books I have recently been reading. 40 chapters seems reasonable compared to books that are nealy 70 or 80 chapters long.

So, I have read 1/10 of the book; it is an easy going read so far. Was a little confused about how old Polly was initially and I am still wondering how old Lucy is.

Is Lucy going to fall in love with Graham to lose him to more interesting and exciting Polly when they grow up?

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Originally Posted by Scheherazade

So, I have read 1/10 of the book; it is an easy going read so far. Was a little confused about how old Polly was initially and I am still wondering how old Lucy is.

Is Lucy going to fall in love with Graham to lose him to more interesting and exciting Polly when they grow up?

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:lol: Gee, Scher, sounds like you have the book all figured out. I own a copy from Dover (on their sale once) so I will try to start reading it. It's long for me though. I have not delved into a long book in ages.

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Originally Posted by Janine

:lol: Gee, Scher, sounds like you have the book all figured out.

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Well, I am hoping that if someone confirms this, I may not have to read the whole thing! :D

I have not yet advanced that far, but I was a bit confused about Polly as well regarding her age. They walked about putting her in a crib but she walks around talking with a rather extensive vocabulary. Though I have to say I do find her to be a touch obnoxious thus far.

I'll give this a try too! I miss LitNet book club readings! Though, I for one will also have to take advantage of the online copy!

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Originally Posted by Scheherazade

So, I have read 1/10 of the book; it is an easy going read so far. Was a little confused about how old Polly was initially and I am still wondering how old Lucy is.

Is Lucy going to fall in love with Graham to lose him to more interesting and exciting Polly when they grow up?

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I think I can help you with this.:) Lucy is 14. 'Vilette' is based on Bronte's memories of Brussels. That makes the book interesting. I read it years ago in russian. It would be nice to read it in original now, but I don't think I'll do it. I'll just follow your discussion; in silence of course:D .