Sara’s Comments (group member since Jul 20, 2015)

Sara’s comments from the Catching up on Classics (and lots more!) group.

Goodness, he is well recognized. I'm surprised you hadn't read him before, since you are the guru of sci-fi. Sounds like you have a new author that might become a favorite.

There isn't any time limit, Brian. You guys can just discuss until you feel you have all finished. The threads remain open indefinitely. I will probably remove it from the schedule at the end of the month, since anyone who had planned to join will probably have done so by then, but that won't affect this thread.

Nice lineup, James. Happy reading and welcome aboard.

Current Nominations:

A Happy Boy by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, 1860, 68pp
Annette, Greg, J_Blueflower, Lynn, Ascanio

The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare by G.K. Chesterton, 1908, 182pp
Sam, Katy, Heather L

The Moorland Cottage by Elizabeth Gaskell, 1850, 143pp
Sara, Sam, Wobbley

What Maisie Knew by Henry James, 1897, 275 pp
Kimberly, Terris, Cynda

The Lighthouse at the End of the World by Jules Verne, 1905, 260 pp
Darren, Luffy, Franky

Lucky Per by Henrik Pontoppidan, 664 pp, 1898
J_Blueflower, Margaret

The gadfly by Ethel Lilian Voynich, 1897, 384 pp
Austin, Klowey

If I have made any error or omitted anyone, please let me know.

Nice to have your thoughts on these stories, Cynda. The Scarlett Moving Van was one of the stories I did like. Your observation about the cell phone made me laugh.

The first half of this year was very rewarding, Cynda. I'm a little bogged down right now, but hopefully still time for some good reads yet.

Glad your reading is going so well. Always good when a new author turns out to be one you like!

Welcome to the group, Charisma.

It worked--I'm determined now to read it. Downloaded it today, so no excuses.

WooHoo! Always so good to get close to a finish on the Old & New! I have pushed Ben Hur back a million times, but I am putting it on my O&N for next year. Thanks, Terris.

I am looking forward to re-reading Jude...maybe next year. If you are ready to tackle it again, Lori, I would love to do it together. I think it is a book that begs for discussion.

Glad your reading is fun right now. I agree about the sharing!

Teri-K wrote: "Very nice, Sara. I'm not a fan of Hardy's pessimism and tragedy, but I love his style. I've thought of giving Under the Greenwood Tree a try."

It would be perfect for you, Teri. All his beautiful writing and colorful characterizations are there, minus the "pessimism and tragedy".😊

Wobbley wrote: "Well done Sara! I know you generally enjoy Hardy, so I hope this was a success for you."

It was, Wobbley. I have a couple of yet unread Hardy novels and then I am going to reread Jude.

No surprise, Terris.

You absolutely should read it, Terry. I am so seldom enthusiastic about contemporary fiction, but this is beautifully done.

Second Bingo Card: I5: Under the Greenwood Tree read by Terris (and now by me).

I am five books away from completing the second card, but all five slots are difficult ones, so I might just settle for what I have.

Under the Greenwood Tree gives me one more for my Old & New challenge, leaving me two to finish. I have a buddy read scheduled for one of those in November, so I think November will see me finish this challenge out...just in time.

Current Nominations:

Lucky Per by Henrik Pontoppidan, 664 pp, 1898
J_Blueflower, Margaret

The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare by G.K. Chesterton, 1908, 182pp
Sam, Katy, Heather L,

The gadfly by Ethel Lilian Voynich, 1897, 384 pp
Austin

A Happy Boy by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, 1860, 68pp
Annette, Greg, JB, Lynn, Ascanio

What Maisie Knew by Henry James, 1897, 275 pp
Kimberly, Terris, Cynda

The Moorland Cottage by Elizabeth Gaskell, 1850, 143pp
Sara

If I have made any error or omitted anyone, please let me know.

Terrific, Kathleen. I'll look for a copy and we can count on doing it next year!

Thanks Kathleen and Wobbley. I am trying to be patient...not my strong suit.