I think it may be mine too, skimom. I have neverMaybe my favorite book ever (definitely top four, along with The Stand, East of Eden, Lonesome Dove)
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I think it may be mine too, skimom. I have neverMaybe my favorite book ever (definitely top four, along with The Stand, East of Eden, Lonesome Dove)
I MIGHT reread As I Lay Dying before I see the Franco movie... but maybe not. I might enjoy the story without Faulkner's mucking it up (lol)I feel the same way! I took an American Lit class in college & the prof decided the ENTIRE course would be Faulkner. I'm going to reread at least one of those books, but absolutely hated that class and didn't find one book that resonated with me.
I'd seen the James Dean movie many times before I read the book (it was one of my mom's favorites), but that was only the tiniest bit of the story--less than half. It was a 'deep' read, but Steinbeck's way with characters sucked me in and kept me rapt, even when he hit heavy weather with some of the philosophy. I remember feeling absolutely gobsmacked the first time I finished it. Just stunned.I think it may be mine too, skimom. I have neverwhen reading a book, ever. Plus, I agree with The Stand and Lonesome Dove for sure. I've never read East of Eden, but since our tastes run so closely, I better give it a try!cried so much
Girl, you better get that book and READ IT!!!! It's in my top five favorite novels, maybe even coming in at the top spot, now that I think about it. It's one of those novels that with every re-read (once every ten years or so for me) I find something new- it's like someone (maybe Steinbeck's ghost) has come in the middle of the night and replaced certain pages and passages with new ones. It's main theme is that everyone of us has a choice. I think you will greatly enjoy it and will add it to your 'favorites' list, too! Now that I think about it, it may be the only Steinbeck novel that isn't just downright depressing.I think it may be mine too, skimom. I have neverwhen reading a book, ever. Plus, I agree with The Stand and Lonesome Dove for sure. I've never read East of Eden, but since our tastes run so closely, I better give it a try!cried so much
If you are referring to Watchers, I did really love that book! But, his newer books all seem to have the gifted dog in them somewhere and I just grew tired of it. There's more to life than telling the same story over and over.I just love books--lol. I read just about anything, including that damn Golden Retriever (I really liked that book when I was in high school!). Irving is definitely a unique writer--it's clear that Dickens is one of his favorites. He blends this sort of archaic story structure with a richness of language and modern sensibility that makes my heart sing. Only thing even close is Wes Anderson's film making. I'm getting moony just thinking about it (lol).
I will definitely download it soon! Right now, I simply cannot think of anything but The Passage! I'm so happy it's a trilogy! And you said his first two novels were great as well...so happy to find such good reads!Girl, you better get that book and READ IT!!!! It's in my top five favorite novels, maybe even coming in at the top spot, now that I think about it. It's one of those novels that with every re-read (once every ten years or so for me) I find something new- it's like someone (maybe Steinbeck's ghost) has come in the middle of the night and replaced certain pages and passages with new ones. It's main theme is that everyone of us has a choice. I think you will greatly enjoy it and will add it to your 'favorites' list, too! Now that I think about it, it may be the only Steinbeck novel that isn't just downright depressing.
While the Passage is a great book, it doesn't even compare to the depth of his first two novels. The Summer Guest was his second novel (and second one I read, with The Passage being the first) and he left me stunned at the ending. I haven't been that moved by a book in a long time! His first novel, Mary And O'Neil, I just finished not too long ago and it was just as moving as The Summer Guest. He has a knack for creating characters that get into your heart and he does this with simplicity. I am so happy that I have found his earlier works and also that he is going to continue with the story he started with The Passage. I have The Twelve in my tbr pile. Looking forward to starting it soon.I will definitely download it soon! Right now, I simply cannot think of anything but The Passage! I'm so happy it's a trilogy! And you said his first two novels were great as well...so happy to find such good reads!
Yup, Watchers And I agree--onward and upward. That's part of why I like Mr. King--though certain bells might be rung in several books, the melody is always different.If you are referring to Watchers, I did really love that book! But, his newer books all seem to have the gifted dog in them somewhere and I just grew tired of it. There's more to life than telling the same story over and over.
I'm being a buttinski--sorry You've definitely given me a couple of books to look for at the library. I really liked The Passage, but couldn't get into The Twelve at all. I slogged through about a third before I gave up. Please let me know what you think of it, and whether it's worth giving another try (when you get to it, of course).While the Passage is a great book, it doesn't even compare to the depth of his first two novels. The Summer Guest was his second novel (and second one I read, with The Passage being the first) and he left me stunned at the ending. I haven't been that moved by a book in a long time! His first novel, Mary And O'Neil, I just finished not too long ago and it was just as moving as The Summer Guest. He has a knack for creating characters that get into your heart and he does this with simplicity. I am so happy that I have found his earlier works and also that he is going to continue with the story he started with The Passage. I have The Twelve in my tbr pile. Looking forward to starting it soon.
Will do! I heard nothing but good things about The Twelve. We'll see....I'm being a buttinski--sorry You've definitely given me a couple of books to look for at the library. I really liked The Passage, but couldn't get into The Twelve at all. I slogged through about a third before I gave up. Please let me know what you think of it, and whether it's worth giving another try (when you get to it, of course).
It took me nearly a year to finish The Twelve whereas I flew through The Passage. It wasn't the story so much as it was the format he used and made it very confusing for me to follow. Of course it didn't help that I took that long to read it but have heard others say the same thing about trying to follow along with characters and the time lines.
What IS it with people and the Dhammapada? My former husband had something about that. He even wrote something from it in one of his last communications. Something about "hate doesn't end through hate, by non-hate alone does it end..."I've got a few I'm currently working on. The audio of Joyland, Essence of the Dhammapada and Writers Between the Covers.
The last two were wins at LibraryThing.