Comments on: Waiting list

By: Nidal

Nidal — Sun, 30 Apr 2006 20:30:38 +0000

hummm, this might be controversial , I disagree with Hala, I say Republic, War and Peace, Orientalism (with a pinch of salt), or you can buy The Prince instead, the rest lend them long term to friends J

Ok maybe I am a freak!

By: Tololy

Tololy — Sun, 30 Apr 2006 07:08:37 +0000

Hala, you are amazing! I salute you time and again, amazing!

Peter S., I did not get Dante Club (yet). Only the books I actually have in my room were listed and trust me on this one, it is very very hard not to go out and buy other books. Self-restraint is one difficult task but I am pulling it off. I actually did read something by Chekov, "The Bear"; a one act comedy. It was pleasant, I should read some of his other plays and I will keep your advice in mind. Thank you for that :)

Gafgafa, welcome back! I did not know that but I am thankful you brought it to my attention, I will keep it in mind - have no worries.

By: Gafgafa

Gafgafa — Sat, 29 Apr 2006 23:41:11 +0000

"Heart of Darkness"

Read Orientalism straight after…Said dissects it in many of his passages. You probably know that already, but worth shouting my wisdom out.

By: Peter S.

Peter S. — Sat, 29 Apr 2006 22:23:12 +0000

Also, why Tolstoy and no Checkhov? If you read plays, then you must read "Uncle Vanya."

By: Peter S.

Peter S. — Sat, 29 Apr 2006 22:21:30 +0000

WHAT!!!!??? No "Dante Club"? Young lady, don’t *make* me send you this book!

By: Hala

Hala — Sat, 29 Apr 2006 16:23:35 +0000

My favourite subject, BOOKS! Let me assist you my friend…

Start with the Dan Brown and get it out of the way. This is a really quick and easy read, light, and to tell you the truth, not half as well written as Da Vince Code - it features the same character, but I think it’s before Brown got so god at incorporating rich details in his fiction. You’ll finish it quickly.

Mansfield Park is gorgeous. Not as well known as her other work, and her last novel before the one she never got to finish (coz she died, poor thing) but I love it. You’ll enjoy this one, I’m guessing. A great all-day-Friday read!

Orientalism is not something you can read at one go - it’s something you need breaks from, and you need concentration to digest. Wonderful book though, Said at his best. I loved it.

The Republic, GOD, reminds me of college days. I can’t believe you’d read that when you don’t even have to! I’m impressed! See Orientalism note above - same applies here. Intense stuff, great rhetoric, you’ll see the English language in an entirely different light.

I’m reading A Passage to India right now, and I love it so far. Poetic descriptions. If you haven’t already, read his A Room with a View also, I loved it, that’s why I went and go Passage. Can’t believe I’d never read it before.

WAR AND PEACE! Stresses me out. Tolstoy rambles a lot (look who’s talking). But you cannot deny his greatness. Also a book not to be taken lightly, and a book that requires breaks. I think you will enjoy it though. Read Anna Karenina too if you haven’t already!

The other 2 books I ain’t never heard of. But enjoy them, lucky you, so much to look forward to! (I’m such a nerd…)