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I am really into this novel. After many years of recovering from detective stories overdose.

I am highlighting on every page. Just the book I needed at this time. "As organic beings who exist inseparably from the movement of life as a whole, attempting to function in a society that views even sex as transactional is so antithetical to our nature that it fosters trauma that is not only personal but inherited, inter-generational and cultural."

A wonderful, wonderful book. Slaney's first night after busting out of prison.

"The sun was setting, a boiling red. The sky was streaked pink and the white sheets on the old lady's line were amber tinged.

The flanks of the white horse were golden pink and Slaney was crying because even if he didn't make it very far, even if they caught him tonight, this was worth it. The horse was worth it."

A wonderful, wonderful book. Slaney's first night after busting out of prison.

"The sun was setting, a boiling red. The sky was streaked pink and the white sheets on the old lady's line were amber tinged.

The flanks of the white horse were golden pink and Slaney was crying because even if he didn't make it very far, even if they caught him tonight, this was worth it. The horse was worth it."

Subtitled "A fancy for Christmas Time". A Christmas ghost story--a good way to give Dickens another try.

Subtitled "A fancy for Christmas Time". A Christmas ghost story--a good way to give Dickens another try.

Haven't read a "suspense" novel in a long time and Le Carre does it so well. I am almost afraid to keep reading.

I have been thinking about her lately, and picked up this old paperback. Just learned she died in January of this year. Wonderful books that meant a lot to me.

Wow! This book has 1,923 reviews.

Read the section on Willa Cather--The Professor's House. Excellent.

I am intrigued and entertained. Really enjoying this read. Example: "...that dubious construct of moonshine and cobwebs that goes by the name of 'soul'...."

Like nothing else I have ever read.

What a good read! So far, it is one of the best books I've read this year.

Well written. Very engaging and effective.

Slowly re-reading and discussing this book with a group on Goodreads. I continue to be amazed by how true and complete the characters are and how believable yet surprising are their actions.

May Sinclair wrote a wonderful introduction in the edition of Shirley that I am reading, and I checked her out. I found this book through the Alberta provincial library system and it came in, so I have started it. So far so good. The strange thing is, I have this funny sense that I have read it before, but who knows where or when.

Loving my second reading of this great book. Maybe my favourite Trollope.

Getting ready for Stratford Festival in Ontario.

Not an easy read, but thought-provoking.

I am thoroughly enjoying the details that I don't remember noticing before.

So enjoying my third read of this book!!

A new experience for me. I am very engaged but bemused.

I am so enjoying these stories. Each one is so different, so easy to read, and so moving.

I have been struggling with Steinbeck for too long. Life is too short and there are so many books. I am taking a Trollope break.