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Post by doccreed on Mar 17, 2019 1:32:22 GMT
If you've never read an Irving book, it may take you a while to get used to his writing style, which is a throwback to how Dickens wrote. If that isn't your thing, you could feel bogged down while reading. And whatever you do, don't watch the movie adaptation. It misses by a mile. Yeah, Stephen King is friends with John Irving, who is from New Hampshire and now lives in Canada. As long as it isn't Faulkner-esque - or too flowery with adjectives, I should be okay! (I hope. ) None of the above.
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Post by morgan on Mar 17, 2019 1:40:15 GMT
As long as it isn't Faulkner-esque - or too flowery with adjectives, I should be okay! (I hope. ) None of the above. Two very enthusiastic thumbs up!
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Post by morgan on Mar 17, 2019 17:40:46 GMT
doccreed I have to rescind what I posted yesterday about John Irving. I read The World According to Garp. That was over fifteen years ago, but I remember liking it very much.
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Post by doccreed on Mar 17, 2019 17:55:41 GMT
doccreed I have to rescind what I posted yesterday about John Irving. I read The World According to Garp. That was over fifteen years ago, but I remember liking it very much. Ok, good, then you should like Meany for sure.
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Post by morgan on Mar 17, 2019 20:10:22 GMT
doccreed I have to rescind what I posted yesterday about John Irving. I read The World According to Garp. That was over fifteen years ago, but I remember liking it very much. Ok, good, then you should like Meany for sure. I found a "like new" hardcover online for less than $5! Sure beats buying a paperback at B&N for $18!
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Post by morgan on Mar 30, 2019 4:08:12 GMT
Ever since I was very young, I wished I had a twin. That kind of connection to another person must be so incredible.
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Post by morgan on Mar 30, 2019 5:01:34 GMT
"Nobody ever went broke underestimating the taste of the American people."
-SK loosely quoting P.T. Barnum
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Post by doccreed on Mar 30, 2019 23:48:41 GMT
Ok, good, then you should like Meany for sure. I found a "like new" hardcover online for less than $5! Sure beats buying a paperback at B&N for $18! Let me know when you get a few chapters into it, Morgan. I think you will enjoy the humor.
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Post by morgan on Mar 31, 2019 0:37:15 GMT
I found a "like new" hardcover online for less than $5! Sure beats buying a paperback at B&N for $18! Let me know when you get a few chapters into it, Morgan. I think you will enjoy the humor. Thanks for reminding me about that book! I still haven't emailed customer service to tell them they sent me a paperback instead of a hardcover. Even if I don't get a refund, at least I still have a decent reading copy that cost a lot less than a new one at B&N!
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Post by hollygolightly on Mar 31, 2019 2:54:57 GMT
I read The World According to Garp my Senior year of high school - 1987. And I loved it so much I read The Hotel New Hampshire next. He's quirky that's for sure. But I loved his characters. They are so rich and lively. I have seen Cider House Rules and Simon Birch and enjoyed them but never read the books.
Right now I'm reading The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo - sexy and interesting. I was expecting straight up chic lit and it's way more than that.
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Post by morgan on Mar 31, 2019 3:39:58 GMT
I read The World According to Garp my Senior year of high school - 1987. And I loved it so much I read The Hotel New Hampshire next. He's quirky that's for sure. But I loved his characters. They are so rich and lively. I have seen Cider House Rules and Simon Birch and enjoyed them but never read the books.
Right now I'm reading The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo - sexy and interesting. I was expecting straight up chic lit and it's way more than that.
I didn't know he wrote Simon Birch! Need to read that one. It was made into a movie too, wasn't it? Pretty sure I watched it years ago and thought it was good.
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Post by francesca on Apr 1, 2019 2:29:36 GMT
Well... I was schooled about Life of Pi today. I pointed out the numerous ways that the film wasn't realistic. It was my second time viewing the film. I read the novel 3 years ago. Then I was told by a self-proclaimed expert on the subject that the goal of every film or literary work is not to be realistic. Life is Pi was meant to be a fantasy tale. It's about faith and human belief in God. Whether it could happen is not important. Realism is immaterial when the goal of a book or film is to convey a universal message.
Yann Martel said, "Life is a story. You can choose your story. A story with God is the better story."
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Maturity is: -accepting other people's points of view -realizing that your opinion is just your opinion -recognizing when you're wrong -being open to new ideas, philosophies, authors, or music -not getting angry when other people correct you -not being set in your ways
If I'm wrong or I've missed something, feel free to chime in. Thanks.
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Post by hollygolightly on Apr 1, 2019 2:56:06 GMT
francesca - I'm sorry you were confronted, but I think I agree - without having read or seen The Life of Pi - I agree on the theory that realistic isn't always important in creative works - I like to be transported to something different - I love Tim Burton movies, and while Big Fish was definitely a fish tale, it was beautiful and poignant and memorable. And the points of maturity seem spot on. That's not to say I am mature at all. We're all a work in progress. Including whoever told you all of those points. I hope it was said with kindness and respect - all of that is a universal message as well.
morgan - Simon Birch was the film adaptation of the novel A Prayer for Owen Meany - I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts on book versus movie. I thought Garp and Hotel New Hampshire were very similar to the books - enough that it didn't bother me.
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Post by neesy on Apr 1, 2019 13:31:23 GMT
Well... I was schooled about Life of Pi today. I pointed out the numerous ways that the film wasn't realistic. It was my second time viewing the film. I read the novel 3 years ago. Then I was told by a self-proclaimed expert on the subject that the goal of every film or literary work is not to be realistic. Life is Pi was meant to be a fantasy tale. It's about faith and human belief in God. Whether it could happen is not important. Realism is immaterial when the goal of a book or film is to convey a universal message. Yann Martel said, "Life is a story. You can choose your story. A story with God is the better story." * * * * * Maturity is: -accepting other people's points of view -realizing that your opinion is just your opinion -recognizing when you're wrong -being open to new ideas, philosophies, authors, or music -not getting angry when other people correct you -not being set in your ways If I'm wrong or I've missed something, feel free to chime in. Thanks. I like pumpkin pie
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Post by neesy on Apr 1, 2019 13:34:04 GMT
Well... I was schooled about Life of Pi today. I pointed out the numerous ways that the film wasn't realistic. It was my second time viewing the film. I read the novel 3 years ago. Then I was told by a self-proclaimed expert on the subject that the goal of every film or literary work is not to be realistic. Life is Pi was meant to be a fantasy tale. It's about faith and human belief in God. Whether it could happen is not important. Realism is immaterial when the goal of a book or film is to convey a universal message. Yann Martel said, "Life is a story. You can choose your story. A story with God is the better story." * * * * * Maturity is: -accepting other people's points of view -realizing that your opinion is just your opinion -recognizing when you're wrong -being open to new ideas, philosophies, authors, or music -not getting angry when other people correct you -not being set in your ways If I'm wrong or I've missed something, feel free to chime in. Thanks. Okay - time to be serious (that last post was an April Fools' joke)
I thought the movie was visually stunning
It's been on TV recently and I enjoyed watching it (there is even a Winnipeg connection in that that is where the father was going for a job opportunity).
Like Holly said, I hope the discussion you had was a good one and not confrontational - I like the part where you said to not get 'set in your ways' and to stay open to new ideas.
Glad you enjoyed the film!
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Post by morgan on Apr 2, 2019 2:59:17 GMT
Hey neesy - A guy I know was in Winnipeg last week ice fishing. Caught a walleye that was almost 14 lbs. and over 30 inches long. Big 'un! Unfortunately, I saw a pic - so I don't think it was a classic exaggerated fish tale.
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Post by pegasus216 on Apr 2, 2019 5:01:35 GMT
What a relief to get a big bill paid off!!
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Post by morgan on Apr 5, 2019 0:45:27 GMT
The local authorities (with federal help) finally have a suspect in custody for the quadruple homicide that happened here on Monday morning. I posted about it in the R.I.P. thread. I sure hope they have the right person and the families can get some answers, closure, and slowly try to heal from their horrific loss.
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Post by morgan on Apr 5, 2019 1:01:54 GMT
On a lighter note, just saw a t-shirt that reminded me of you wireman. Whatever. I'm gettin' tacos.
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Post by wireman on Apr 6, 2019 12:56:22 GMT
I think my washing machine can tie a better knot than I can
Whenever I wash sheets, they come out of the washer tied in all kinds of amazing knots.
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