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Depends on who you are, one would imagine. Rebekah Send a noteboard - 10/01/2010 08:16:11 AM
This is one of the problems of running a book club across this wide range of people with their interests and capabilities. Not everyone will find the book as devoid of depth & discussion points as you do, and not everyone will see all of the depth in books like Madame Bovary or The Master and Margarita.

As we have to cater to your tastes, so we have to cater to the tastes of others. Swings and roundabouts. Hopefully next time there'll be something more to your liking.

At least you know now that The Count of Monte Cristo is not what it's made out to be. ;)
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The Count of Monte Cristo was a terrible choice for a book discussion. Tom - 09/01/2010 07:41:01 PM 1454 Views
Hey, now (copy/paste) Camilla - 09/01/2010 07:48:56 PM 999 Views
People should think about these things before recommending books. Tom - 09/01/2010 08:13:10 PM 1027 Views
Which is why I voted for Bulgakov's M & M. The Shrike - 09/01/2010 10:56:00 PM 1089 Views
Agreed. Madame Bovary is serious literature. Tom - 10/01/2010 01:02:34 AM 957 Views
Are you nuts!!?? Milla - 10/01/2010 08:37:47 AM 1100 Views
I wanted to do that too. Ghavrel - 10/01/2010 01:24:42 AM 851 Views
It's bloody marvellous. *NM* Rebekah - 10/01/2010 08:05:47 AM 411 Views
Our next discussions will have preselected options. Jacob - 10/01/2010 01:00:59 AM 1014 Views
I heartily support the move from democracy to oligarchy! Tom - 10/01/2010 01:04:13 AM 943 Views
I agree. Rebekah - 10/01/2010 08:01:33 AM 955 Views
I disagree slightly Larry - 09/01/2010 09:07:12 PM 898 Views
Well, by that standard a Jackie Collins novel is worthy of debate. Tom - 10/01/2010 01:08:04 AM 953 Views
I think you misunderstand my intent Larry - 10/01/2010 01:10:57 AM 1003 Views
You poopyhead! Tom - 10/01/2010 01:19:11 AM 1043 Views
Oh, I almost forgot Larry - 10/01/2010 01:11:50 AM 941 Views
Ooh...I'd love to hear them!!! What did Eco say to trash Dumas? *NM* Tom - 10/01/2010 01:19:43 AM 355 Views
Here's the French translation from Eco's work on supermen Larry - 10/01/2010 01:39:28 AM 1011 Views
I love it. Strangely enough, though, he wrote an introduction to the book. Tom - 10/01/2010 01:54:24 AM 873 Views
Not really strange as Eco has long been fascinated by this book DomA - 11/01/2010 05:01:56 PM 905 Views
Did he mention it in his book on ugliness? Tom - 11/01/2010 05:12:55 PM 786 Views
Re: Did he mention it in his book on ugliness? DomA - 11/01/2010 05:52:29 PM 1110 Views
I like Eco's distinction between light fiction and literature. Tom - 12/01/2010 04:16:38 PM 997 Views
Re: Here's the French translation from Eco's work on supermen DomA - 11/01/2010 03:49:15 PM 990 Views
That's fascinating. Of course, I disagree with Eco's praise. Tom - 11/01/2010 05:12:25 PM 821 Views
Re: That's fascinating. Of course, I disagree with Eco's praise. DomA - 11/01/2010 06:22:24 PM 1092 Views
I agree that abridging it would not work well. Tom - 12/01/2010 04:06:26 PM 964 Views
In which case... Jacob - 12/01/2010 05:22:34 PM 771 Views
Yes Camilla - 13/01/2010 07:56:08 PM 1066 Views
Not really. Tom - 15/01/2010 01:18:10 PM 1203 Views
I think there are plenty of things that can be discussed. Rebekah - 09/01/2010 10:00:06 PM 1150 Views
Discussed and put to rest in 5 minutes or less, perhaps. Tom - 10/01/2010 01:17:02 AM 1009 Views
Depends on who you are, one would imagine. Rebekah - 10/01/2010 08:16:11 AM 1070 Views
<pretentious>Well, why should we cater to the lowest common denominator? Tom - 11/01/2010 02:17:03 AM 970 Views
Heh. Rebekah - 11/01/2010 07:49:47 AM 859 Views
I'd laugh... LadyLorraine - 11/01/2010 07:21:38 PM 745 Views
Tom is the primary reason I want an ignore feature again. lord-of-shadow - 12/01/2010 02:17:29 AM 785 Views
I'm glad to hear that. *NM* Tom - 12/01/2010 04:17:30 PM 349 Views
And so you've reached this decision about Tom... Raserei - 18/01/2010 10:10:44 PM 957 Views
I don't get that. Well, of course I do from Tom, but let's put him aside for this discussion. Ghavrel - 12/01/2010 03:35:21 AM 1062 Views
It's frustrating though... LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 04:18:37 AM 1025 Views
I think if you posted that (or something like it) people would reply to it. Darth_Katie - 12/01/2010 05:08:53 AM 1027 Views
Perhaps. LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 05:26:38 AM 745 Views
Given the people who have read the Kushiel books, I think you'd be pleasantly surprised. Ghavrel - 12/01/2010 05:58:33 AM 806 Views
I was mostly just giving an example. LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 06:14:04 AM 922 Views
You're not. Legolas - 12/01/2010 02:16:09 PM 875 Views
Her next series sounds interesting LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 02:20:17 PM 743 Views
It does, but the reviews I've seen aren't too enthusiastic. Legolas - 12/01/2010 02:29:26 PM 780 Views
Yes, but how so? LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 02:39:59 PM 875 Views
Well... Elaine - 13/01/2010 07:03:08 PM 946 Views
Honestly... Legolas - 13/01/2010 07:51:14 PM 923 Views
Absolutely. Elaine - 14/01/2010 12:55:00 PM 1068 Views
Re: Absolutely. Legolas - 14/01/2010 01:57:47 PM 898 Views
In short, not a good name for a daughter. At least not one with an interest in Classics. Ghavrel - 15/01/2010 05:32:35 AM 875 Views
I'm staying far, far away from Seneca. Legolas - 15/01/2010 02:01:49 PM 1123 Views
Ah, yes. The Apocolocyntosis. Possibly the least amusing humor ever penned. I hate Seneca. *NM* Ghavrel - 16/01/2010 02:14:32 AM 331 Views
ah i didn't realize it was already out LadyLorraine - 13/01/2010 11:44:53 PM 717 Views
'tis. Elaine - 14/01/2010 12:56:11 PM 1107 Views
I really don't think it would. Rebekah - 12/01/2010 07:49:32 AM 937 Views
I have tried before. LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 01:59:24 PM 849 Views
If it is well-written and defends the value of the book, I don't see why you shouldn't post it. Tom - 12/01/2010 05:12:58 PM 1022 Views
That's bullshit Larry - 12/01/2010 11:12:55 PM 977 Views
True, true. Rebekah - 16/01/2010 08:54:16 AM 674 Views
Luckily for you... Larry - 16/01/2010 08:59:23 AM 1069 Views
Re: "Omigod you read light fantasy?" Raserei - 18/01/2010 10:04:41 PM 1152 Views
Har. *NM* Raserei - 18/01/2010 10:03:31 PM 511 Views
I'm quite enjoying it. Nebhead - 09/01/2010 10:40:30 PM 902 Views
A kid's book of adventure doesn't translate into a good book club discussion. Tom - 10/01/2010 01:21:11 AM 821 Views
I have to agree LadyLorraine - 11/01/2010 12:36:55 AM 961 Views
How did you find deeper meaning (pun intended) in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea? *NM* Tom - 11/01/2010 02:17:55 AM 363 Views
It was half bullshit, you must understand LadyLorraine - 11/01/2010 03:59:42 PM 840 Views
Come on, there is lovely tragedy there... jh - 13/01/2010 07:32:49 PM 804 Views
I am pleased to be referenced in a cross-board discussion. *NM* Raserei - 18/01/2010 09:29:45 PM 482 Views
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