Last Book You Bought and Why

[Big Al]

I Will Destroy All the Civilized Planets - The Comics of Fletcher Hanks

[Janine]

Sons and Lovers by D. H. Lawrence
The Fencing Master by Arturo Perez-Reverte

Hi Dickens, Just to let you know we are currently discussing "Sons and Lovers" in a thread by that name. Come and join in, if you have the time. So far the discussions are going well. Some of us are still reading the book, but most have finished.

[manolia]

Hi Janine

"Middlesex" Jefrey Eugenides
"The catcher in the rye" J.D. Salinger
" A clockwork orange" Anthony Burgess
"Junky" William S. Burroughs

[Janine]

I have finally bought my own copy of "Perfume: The Story of a Murderer" by Patrick Suskind. I read the book a year ago, after I borrowed it. Since I have read it and enjoyed it immensely, I have wanted to buy a copy, but there was always something else. I decided to brought it now, because my Book Club is going to read it this month and I would need my own copy this time.

Hi Alexei, Did you see the film by any chance? I just saw it the other night and thought it was really strange, but totally captivating and very well done. Photography and set design were something to see. I wondered (if you have seen it) what you thought, or for that matter, anyone else who has seen it thought of it. You must let me know how the book is? I heard the descriptions of 'smell' and 'odours' was extraordinary....so realistic. The film was almost too visually realisic...some parts were so gross it was hard to take. London in that century must have been a cess-pool...yuk. Some scene were John Baptiste is walking out into the country and precieving the odours were wonderful.

[Dark Star]

Breaking The Spell: Religion As A Natural Phenomenon by Daniel Dennett.

[Alexei]

Hi Alexei, Did you see the film by any chance? I just saw it the other night and thought it was really strange, but totally captivating and very well done. Photography and set design were something to see. I wondered (if you have seen it) what you thought, or for that matter, anyone else who has seen it thought of it. You must let me know how the book is? I heard the descriptions of 'smell' and 'odours' was extraordinary....so realistic. The film was almost too visually realisic...some parts were so gross it was hard to take. London in that century must have been a cess-pool...yuk. Some scene were John Baptiste is walking out into the country and precieving the odours were wonderful.

Yes, I have seen it, actually more than once, I like it so much It's very good, but not perfect considering the book but I suppose I want too much There are a few changes and moments left out that make the idea a bit different, but in general it is an extraordinary accurate interpretation. And, of course, in spite of some scenes it is a beautiful film
I think you would like the book, sometimes may be it is more realistic than it is needed, but the descriptions generally are so beautiful and vivid that the book entrap you in it's world. There is a lot of space for interpretations and reflections on it, so that makes quite an ideal reading. At least for me - remarkable writing style and stimulus for reflections, what more could i want from a book?

Hey, Manolia, great choice!

[Janine]

Hi Janine

"Middlesex" Jefrey Eugenides
"The catcher in the rye" J.D. Salinger
" A clockwork orange" Anthony Burgess
"Junky" William S. Burroughs

Hi manolia, I see you listed "The Catcher in the Rye" - I am always meaning to read that book. A good friend of mine from high school days and college loved it. I will have to make the effort one of these days between my countless Lawrence books Let me know how you like it.
Going now to check out your post in the Lawrence thread. I won't be on much today; maybe later tonight. I had a test at the hospital and am really bummed out now...tired. Not to worry; just a catscan but I did not sleep well last night...insomnia. Hope I sleep tonight or today. See you later, J

Yes, I have seen it, actually more than once, I like it so much It's very good, but not perfect considering the book but I suppose I want too much There are a few changes and moments left out that make the idea a bit different, but in general it is an extraordinary accurate interpretation. And, of course, in spite of some scenes it is a beautiful film
I think you would like the book, sometimes may be it is more realistic than it is needed, but the descriptions generally are so beautiful and vivid that the book entrap you in it's world. There is a lot of space for interpretations and reflections on it, so that makes quite an ideal reading. At least for me - remarkable writing style and stimulus for reflections, what more could i want from a book?

Hi Alexei, great! So you did see the film and liked it. I thought it was so well done and interesting, that I just had to watch all the features on the DVD, as well. Looked great on my new LCD TV, too...the detail was amazing - what wonderful photograpy - just the way the photographer captured Jean Baptiste's dark shadowy face. Also he and the director knew just what was enough to show to build up suspense. Everyone was really good in the film, too - all the actors. I don't think many directors could depict this story so well on film, but I have to hand it to this director that he must have come close to the original book, although I had not read the book yet. It was interesting to hear the crew and he talk about the making of the film and his thoughts on adapting the book. I had posted in the movie thread, but no one responded to whether they had seen the film , that I know of; I should go check that thread now. It is definitely a film that needs discussion, because it is very unlike anything I had ever seen before.
So did you read the book before? I can't believe the amount of reading you do, Alexei. Do you ever come up for air?

[Alexei]

Hi Alexei, great! So you did see the film and liked it. I thought it was so well done and interesting, that I just had to watch all the features on the DVD, as well. Looked great on my new LCD TV, too...the detail was amazing - what wonderful photograpy - just the way the photographer captured Jean Baptiste's dark shadowy face. Also he and the director knew just what was enough to show to build up suspense. Everyone was really good in the film, too - all the actors. I don't think many directors could depict this story so well on film, but I have to hand it to this director that he must have come close to the original book, although I had not read the book yet. It was interesting to hear the crew and he talk about the making of the film and his thoughts on adapting the book. I had posted in the movie thread, but no one responded to whether they had seen the film , that I know of; I should go check that thread now. It is definitely a film that needs discussion, because it is very unlike anything I had ever seen before.
So did you read the book before? I can't believe the amount of reading you do, Alexei. Do you ever come up for air?

Well, I will see and may be join in the discussion later. It's one of my favorite, so I will try not to miss the opportunity

Yes, this was my first rereading.

Janine, of course I go out! Reading in the park is so much better!

[manolia]

Hi manolia, I see you listed "The Catcher in the Rye" - I am always meaning to read that book. A good friend of mine from high school days and college loved it. I will have to make the effort one of these days between my countless Lawrence books Let me know how you like it.
Going now to check out your post in the Lawrence thread. I won't be on much today; maybe later tonight. I had a test at the hospital and am really bummed out now...tired. Not to worry; just a catscan but I did not sleep well last night...insomnia. Hope I sleep tonight or today. See you later, J

I'll let you know when i read it But it would take a while I have three rules of reading 1) Never read books of the same author in a row. 2) if i finish a book i have to wait at least a day till i start a new one 3) New books have to wait (old books first..hehehe something like the elder daughters of a family in old movies, they have to get married first or else they will reamain spinsters).
I hope you are ok and this was just a routine test you did in the hospital.

[Virgil]

I'll let you know when i read it But it would take a while I have three rules of reading 1) Never read books of the same author in a row. 2) if i finish a book i have to wait at least a day till i start a new one 3) New books have to wait (old books first..hehehe something like the elder daughters of a family in old movies, they have to get married first or else they will reamain spinsters).
I hope you are ok and this was just a routine test you did in the hospital.

The Catcher In The Rye is a cool read but not a very deep one. It's like getting stuck in the mental workings of a teenager - Ack! - God forbid.

But it's set in New York and I always like that.

[manolia]

Hmmmm..my mom has read the book and said exactly the same thing..i have a thing with lists of books and this one seems to be in EVERY single one of them..i am very curious to read it..when it's turn comes eventually..i hope i am not too old by then and end up having the same opinion with you and my mom (i have hoarded so many books lately )

[Virgil]

Hmmmm..my mom has read the book and said exactly the same thing..i have a thing with lists of books and this one seems to be in EVERY single one of them..i am very curious to read it..when it's turn comes eventually..i hope i am not too old by then and end up having the same opinion with you and my mom (i have hoarded so many books lately )

Actually I first read it in high school. I must have been around 17 and it was a great read for that age.

Of your reading list that I truely recommend is Anthony Burgess's A Clockwork Orange.

[Janine]

manolia,I did hear that it is an adolescent type of book, but quite good. I don't think it is very long or complicated. I had a conversation, awhile back about it, with Malwethien. She could shed more light on it for you, I would imagine.

[Old Crow]

Midnight's Children - Salman Rushdie
The Complete Poems of William Carlos Williams (Vol. I. and II.)
Gravity's Rainbow - Thomas Pynchon

[manolia]

Of your reading list that I truely recommend is Anthony Burgess's A Clockwork Orange.

Yep, i have seen the Kubrick adaptation of the book (more than three times) and i am sure this is a great book

manolia,I did hear that it is an adolescent type of book, but quite good. I don't think it is very long or complicated. I had a conversation, awhile back about it, with Malwethien. She could shed more light on it for you, I would imagine.

Thanx Janine