I love these lists, Jan. I've read Empusium and really enjoyed it. And now, I want to find some books on/by Derek Jarman as well as Virginia Woolf's small book (I'm reading The Waves right now). I was just lamenting our country's lack of trains to my husband the other day (as we prepare for a couple of weeks of a lot of driving). How nice it would be to be able to read and write and watch. Thank you!
I listened to The Mighty Red a couple of weeks ago and loved it. I love her writing, and am always amazed at how well her references to events like the financial crisis of 2008-2009 in this novel, hold up over time. My favorite part of this book was the relationship between Crystal and Kismet. I also loved the family and cultural history that informs the different characters' relationships to the town and the land. I also noticed how much and in how much detail meals and food preparation are described. Anyway, I thought it was brilliant. If you haven't read The Sentence, do, it's funny and brilliant as well.
I agree about the relationship between Crystal and Kismet and the way food and culture are used -- it's so layered and gives such a natural, immersive sense.
I love these lists, Jan. I've read Empusium and really enjoyed it. And now, I want to find some books on/by Derek Jarman as well as Virginia Woolf's small book (I'm reading The Waves right now). I was just lamenting our country's lack of trains to my husband the other day (as we prepare for a couple of weeks of a lot of driving). How nice it would be to be able to read and write and watch. Thank you!
Thank you, Emily
Love The Waves :)
Your trip sounds wonderful - even in a car -- enjoy!
Yes, even is a car:)
I listened to The Mighty Red a couple of weeks ago and loved it. I love her writing, and am always amazed at how well her references to events like the financial crisis of 2008-2009 in this novel, hold up over time. My favorite part of this book was the relationship between Crystal and Kismet. I also loved the family and cultural history that informs the different characters' relationships to the town and the land. I also noticed how much and in how much detail meals and food preparation are described. Anyway, I thought it was brilliant. If you haven't read The Sentence, do, it's funny and brilliant as well.
Thank you, Deb
I've got the sentence on one of the piles :)
I agree about the relationship between Crystal and Kismet and the way food and culture are used -- it's so layered and gives such a natural, immersive sense.
Jan, I am always amazed at and admiring of your depth critique of so many books in one post.
Several of these I know and love (Burnside is a long-time favourite), and some are new to me. Thank you. Rx
Thank you Roselle xx