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Not really. Tom Send a noteboard - 15/01/2010 01:18:10 PM
First of all, the length of the book by itself is an issue - book club books should not require such herculean efforts to finish. Second, the REASON the length is such a problem for me is partially due to the lack of quality. Third, we can't talk about the book on its own terms, but only through the prism of why people still seem to like it.
Political correctness is the pettiest form of casuistry.

ἡ δὲ κἀκ τριῶν τρυπημάτων ἐργαζομένη ἐνεκάλει τῇ φύσει, δυσφορουμένη, ὅτι δὴ μὴ καὶ τοὺς τιτθοὺς αὐτῇ εὐρύτερον ἢ νῦν εἰσι τρυπώη, ὅπως καὶ ἄλλην ἐνταῦθα μίξιν ἐπιτεχνᾶσθαι δυνατὴ εἴη. – Procopius

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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 1791 Views
Hey, now (copy/paste) Camilla - 09/01/2010 07:48:56 PM 1318 Views
People should think about these things before recommending books. Tom - 09/01/2010 08:13:10 PM 1365 Views
Which is why I voted for Bulgakov's M & M. The Shrike - 09/01/2010 10:56:00 PM 1396 Views
Agreed. Madame Bovary is serious literature. Tom - 10/01/2010 01:02:34 AM 1242 Views
Are you nuts!!?? Milla - 10/01/2010 08:37:47 AM 1507 Views
I wanted to do that too. Ghavrel - 10/01/2010 01:24:42 AM 1163 Views
It's bloody marvellous. *NM* Rebekah - 10/01/2010 08:05:47 AM 563 Views
Our next discussions will have preselected options. Jacob - 10/01/2010 01:00:59 AM 1343 Views
I heartily support the move from democracy to oligarchy! Tom - 10/01/2010 01:04:13 AM 1281 Views
I agree. Rebekah - 10/01/2010 08:01:33 AM 1234 Views
I disagree slightly Larry - 09/01/2010 09:07:12 PM 1216 Views
Well, by that standard a Jackie Collins novel is worthy of debate. Tom - 10/01/2010 01:08:04 AM 1276 Views
I think you misunderstand my intent Larry - 10/01/2010 01:10:57 AM 1317 Views
You poopyhead! Tom - 10/01/2010 01:19:11 AM 1380 Views
Oh, I almost forgot Larry - 10/01/2010 01:11:50 AM 1248 Views
Ooh...I'd love to hear them!!! What did Eco say to trash Dumas? *NM* Tom - 10/01/2010 01:19:43 AM 501 Views
Here's the French translation from Eco's work on supermen Larry - 10/01/2010 01:39:28 AM 1339 Views
I love it. Strangely enough, though, he wrote an introduction to the book. Tom - 10/01/2010 01:54:24 AM 1193 Views
Not really strange as Eco has long been fascinated by this book DomA - 11/01/2010 05:01:56 PM 1201 Views
Did he mention it in his book on ugliness? Tom - 11/01/2010 05:12:55 PM 1107 Views
Re: Did he mention it in his book on ugliness? DomA - 11/01/2010 05:52:29 PM 1477 Views
I like Eco's distinction between light fiction and literature. Tom - 12/01/2010 04:16:38 PM 1330 Views
Re: Here's the French translation from Eco's work on supermen DomA - 11/01/2010 03:49:15 PM 1395 Views
That's fascinating. Of course, I disagree with Eco's praise. Tom - 11/01/2010 05:12:25 PM 1124 Views
Re: That's fascinating. Of course, I disagree with Eco's praise. DomA - 11/01/2010 06:22:24 PM 1439 Views
I agree that abridging it would not work well. Tom - 12/01/2010 04:06:26 PM 1312 Views
In which case... Jacob - 12/01/2010 05:22:34 PM 1104 Views
Yes Camilla - 13/01/2010 07:56:08 PM 1384 Views
Not really. Tom - 15/01/2010 01:18:10 PM 1548 Views
I think there are plenty of things that can be discussed. Rebekah - 09/01/2010 10:00:06 PM 1474 Views
Discussed and put to rest in 5 minutes or less, perhaps. Tom - 10/01/2010 01:17:02 AM 1329 Views
Depends on who you are, one would imagine. Rebekah - 10/01/2010 08:16:11 AM 1361 Views
<pretentious>Well, why should we cater to the lowest common denominator? Tom - 11/01/2010 02:17:03 AM 1289 Views
Heh. Rebekah - 11/01/2010 07:49:47 AM 1179 Views
I'd laugh... LadyLorraine - 11/01/2010 07:21:38 PM 1064 Views
Tom is the primary reason I want an ignore feature again. lord-of-shadow - 12/01/2010 02:17:29 AM 1112 Views
I'm glad to hear that. *NM* Tom - 12/01/2010 04:17:30 PM 518 Views
And so you've reached this decision about Tom... Raserei - 18/01/2010 10:10:44 PM 1287 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 1409 Views
It's frustrating though... LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 04:18:37 AM 1352 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 1370 Views
Perhaps. LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 05:26:38 AM 1069 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 1123 Views
I was mostly just giving an example. LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 06:14:04 AM 1228 Views
You're not. Legolas - 12/01/2010 02:16:09 PM 1177 Views
Her next series sounds interesting LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 02:20:17 PM 1063 Views
It does, but the reviews I've seen aren't too enthusiastic. Legolas - 12/01/2010 02:29:26 PM 1106 Views
Yes, but how so? LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 02:39:59 PM 1196 Views
Well... Elaine - 13/01/2010 07:03:08 PM 1278 Views
Honestly... Legolas - 13/01/2010 07:51:14 PM 1274 Views
Absolutely. Elaine - 14/01/2010 12:55:00 PM 1401 Views
Re: Absolutely. Legolas - 14/01/2010 01:57:47 PM 1210 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 1186 Views
I'm staying far, far away from Seneca. Legolas - 15/01/2010 02:01:49 PM 1434 Views
Ah, yes. The Apocolocyntosis. Possibly the least amusing humor ever penned. I hate Seneca. *NM* Ghavrel - 16/01/2010 02:14:32 AM 466 Views
ah i didn't realize it was already out LadyLorraine - 13/01/2010 11:44:53 PM 1068 Views
'tis. Elaine - 14/01/2010 12:56:11 PM 1429 Views
I really don't think it would. Rebekah - 12/01/2010 07:49:32 AM 1266 Views
I have tried before. LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 01:59:24 PM 1142 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 1334 Views
That's bullshit Larry - 12/01/2010 11:12:55 PM 1306 Views
True, true. Rebekah - 16/01/2010 08:54:16 AM 1016 Views
Luckily for you... Larry - 16/01/2010 08:59:23 AM 1408 Views
Re: "Omigod you read light fantasy?" Raserei - 18/01/2010 10:04:41 PM 1462 Views
Har. *NM* Raserei - 18/01/2010 10:03:31 PM 682 Views
I'm quite enjoying it. Nebhead - 09/01/2010 10:40:30 PM 1286 Views
A kid's book of adventure doesn't translate into a good book club discussion. Tom - 10/01/2010 01:21:11 AM 1168 Views
I have to agree LadyLorraine - 11/01/2010 12:36:55 AM 1285 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 508 Views
It was half bullshit, you must understand LadyLorraine - 11/01/2010 03:59:42 PM 1153 Views
Come on, there is lovely tragedy there... jh - 13/01/2010 07:32:49 PM 1108 Views
I am pleased to be referenced in a cross-board discussion. *NM* Raserei - 18/01/2010 09:29:45 PM 636 Views
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