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That's bullshit Larry Send a noteboard - 12/01/2010 11:12:55 PM
And I honestly do not feel it would be accepted here. Not without some ass or three cutting half way in and ruining whatever discussion there was with "omigod why did you waste your time with this book?" and then proceeding to demean everything that's been discussed.

I know not everyone is like that...but there are enough people who are that I really don't feel like bothering.


If anything, most people around here are too apathetic to say anything about most any book reviewed. Get it right!
Illusions fall like the husk of a fruit, one after another, and the fruit is experience. - Narrator, Sylvie

Je suis méchant.
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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 1460 Views
Hey, now (copy/paste) Camilla - 09/01/2010 07:48:56 PM 1007 Views
People should think about these things before recommending books. Tom - 09/01/2010 08:13:10 PM 1033 Views
Which is why I voted for Bulgakov's M & M. The Shrike - 09/01/2010 10:56:00 PM 1095 Views
Agreed. Madame Bovary is serious literature. Tom - 10/01/2010 01:02:34 AM 963 Views
Are you nuts!!?? Milla - 10/01/2010 08:37:47 AM 1106 Views
I wanted to do that too. Ghavrel - 10/01/2010 01:24:42 AM 856 Views
It's bloody marvellous. *NM* Rebekah - 10/01/2010 08:05:47 AM 413 Views
Our next discussions will have preselected options. Jacob - 10/01/2010 01:00:59 AM 1020 Views
I heartily support the move from democracy to oligarchy! Tom - 10/01/2010 01:04:13 AM 952 Views
I agree. Rebekah - 10/01/2010 08:01:33 AM 960 Views
I disagree slightly Larry - 09/01/2010 09:07:12 PM 903 Views
Well, by that standard a Jackie Collins novel is worthy of debate. Tom - 10/01/2010 01:08:04 AM 959 Views
I think you misunderstand my intent Larry - 10/01/2010 01:10:57 AM 1011 Views
You poopyhead! Tom - 10/01/2010 01:19:11 AM 1049 Views
Oh, I almost forgot Larry - 10/01/2010 01:11:50 AM 946 Views
Ooh...I'd love to hear them!!! What did Eco say to trash Dumas? *NM* Tom - 10/01/2010 01:19:43 AM 357 Views
Here's the French translation from Eco's work on supermen Larry - 10/01/2010 01:39:28 AM 1017 Views
I love it. Strangely enough, though, he wrote an introduction to the book. Tom - 10/01/2010 01:54:24 AM 878 Views
Not really strange as Eco has long been fascinated by this book DomA - 11/01/2010 05:01:56 PM 912 Views
Did he mention it in his book on ugliness? Tom - 11/01/2010 05:12:55 PM 795 Views
Re: Did he mention it in his book on ugliness? DomA - 11/01/2010 05:52:29 PM 1119 Views
I like Eco's distinction between light fiction and literature. Tom - 12/01/2010 04:16:38 PM 1005 Views
Re: Here's the French translation from Eco's work on supermen DomA - 11/01/2010 03:49:15 PM 1000 Views
That's fascinating. Of course, I disagree with Eco's praise. Tom - 11/01/2010 05:12:25 PM 829 Views
Re: That's fascinating. Of course, I disagree with Eco's praise. DomA - 11/01/2010 06:22:24 PM 1100 Views
I agree that abridging it would not work well. Tom - 12/01/2010 04:06:26 PM 972 Views
In which case... Jacob - 12/01/2010 05:22:34 PM 780 Views
Yes Camilla - 13/01/2010 07:56:08 PM 1074 Views
Not really. Tom - 15/01/2010 01:18:10 PM 1210 Views
I think there are plenty of things that can be discussed. Rebekah - 09/01/2010 10:00:06 PM 1156 Views
Discussed and put to rest in 5 minutes or less, perhaps. Tom - 10/01/2010 01:17:02 AM 1014 Views
Depends on who you are, one would imagine. Rebekah - 10/01/2010 08:16:11 AM 1076 Views
<pretentious>Well, why should we cater to the lowest common denominator? Tom - 11/01/2010 02:17:03 AM 977 Views
Heh. Rebekah - 11/01/2010 07:49:47 AM 865 Views
I'd laugh... LadyLorraine - 11/01/2010 07:21:38 PM 755 Views
Tom is the primary reason I want an ignore feature again. lord-of-shadow - 12/01/2010 02:17:29 AM 793 Views
I'm glad to hear that. *NM* Tom - 12/01/2010 04:17:30 PM 353 Views
And so you've reached this decision about Tom... Raserei - 18/01/2010 10:10:44 PM 966 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 1067 Views
It's frustrating though... LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 04:18:37 AM 1033 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 1032 Views
Perhaps. LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 05:26:38 AM 752 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 812 Views
I was mostly just giving an example. LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 06:14:04 AM 928 Views
You're not. Legolas - 12/01/2010 02:16:09 PM 882 Views
Her next series sounds interesting LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 02:20:17 PM 748 Views
It does, but the reviews I've seen aren't too enthusiastic. Legolas - 12/01/2010 02:29:26 PM 787 Views
Yes, but how so? LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 02:39:59 PM 883 Views
Well... Elaine - 13/01/2010 07:03:08 PM 953 Views
Honestly... Legolas - 13/01/2010 07:51:14 PM 930 Views
Absolutely. Elaine - 14/01/2010 12:55:00 PM 1075 Views
Re: Absolutely. Legolas - 14/01/2010 01:57:47 PM 903 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 883 Views
I'm staying far, far away from Seneca. Legolas - 15/01/2010 02:01:49 PM 1128 Views
Ah, yes. The Apocolocyntosis. Possibly the least amusing humor ever penned. I hate Seneca. *NM* Ghavrel - 16/01/2010 02:14:32 AM 334 Views
ah i didn't realize it was already out LadyLorraine - 13/01/2010 11:44:53 PM 724 Views
'tis. Elaine - 14/01/2010 12:56:11 PM 1111 Views
I really don't think it would. Rebekah - 12/01/2010 07:49:32 AM 943 Views
I have tried before. LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 01:59:24 PM 855 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 1030 Views
That's bullshit Larry - 12/01/2010 11:12:55 PM 987 Views
True, true. Rebekah - 16/01/2010 08:54:16 AM 681 Views
Luckily for you... Larry - 16/01/2010 08:59:23 AM 1076 Views
Re: "Omigod you read light fantasy?" Raserei - 18/01/2010 10:04:41 PM 1160 Views
Har. *NM* Raserei - 18/01/2010 10:03:31 PM 512 Views
I'm quite enjoying it. Nebhead - 09/01/2010 10:40:30 PM 907 Views
A kid's book of adventure doesn't translate into a good book club discussion. Tom - 10/01/2010 01:21:11 AM 827 Views
I have to agree LadyLorraine - 11/01/2010 12:36:55 AM 967 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 365 Views
It was half bullshit, you must understand LadyLorraine - 11/01/2010 03:59:42 PM 848 Views
Come on, there is lovely tragedy there... jh - 13/01/2010 07:32:49 PM 811 Views
I am pleased to be referenced in a cross-board discussion. *NM* Raserei - 18/01/2010 09:29:45 PM 483 Views
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