Bleak House by Charles Dickens..July/Aug BOTM
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Actually, I think I can count as my favorite characters Jo and Inspector Bucket, even though they are minor characters, they have a strong personality, and some purpose in life.
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Although I like Esther (who couldn't?), I find her much too wonderful to believe. I realize that some of the characters are set up to show extremes, but I think she should be a little more real. Just...
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Mr. Tulkinghorn is becoming one of my favorite characters. He has the "knowledge is power" advantage. Just finished: The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova ~ completed 08.03.06.andThe Quilter's Daughter...
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I'm nearly halfway through. Anyone else still reading? Just finished: The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova ~ completed 08.03.06.andThe Quilter's Daughter by Wanda Brunstetter ~ completed...
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I made it to the halfway point. Just celebrating a little. Just finished: The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova ~ completed 08.03.06.andThe Quilter's Daughter by Wanda Brunstetter ~ completed...
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I feel good about finishing this in march now
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I'm hoping to make it by mid-September. Just finished: The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova ~ completed 08.03.06.andThe Quilter's Daughter by Wanda Brunstetter ~ completed 08.06.06.Currently Reading:...
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I'm still moving onward in this book. I'm really enjoying it. Of course, Charles Dickens is one of my favorites. I think everyone else has given up. Just finished: The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova ~...
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It took me about 4 or 5 times of beginning this book to go through the first couple of chapters, but then I couldn't stop.
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I started reading it and I know I'm going to enjoy it. I have been busy though, it being a significant birthday month this year.
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I've read a bit more. I think I'll make it by my target date. This is one of my all-time favorites. Just finished: The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova ~ completed 08.03.06.andThe Quilter's Daughter by...
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I'm so far behind. I should check with the library as I may have to renew again.
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I've made it to page 736. My mid-September goal seems right on target.What are you thinking as you read the novel? Just finished: The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova ~ completed 08.03.06.andThe...
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After my most recent reading (only permissable as a remark to the ancient and fish-like!), I came to the conclusion that Esther is one of Dickens' most accomplished comic creations. As someone said,...
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Well, I finished it last night. I'd still like to strangle Skimpole. Just finished: The Quilter's Daughter by Wanda Brunstetter ~ completed 08.06.06.andBleak House by Charles Dickens ~...
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Alas, I fear that other readers may have been discouraged and given up.Metta and Bright BlessingsSimon"God has no religion" Mahatma Gandhi
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Hey, Rev! How're you doing these days?Metta and Bright BlessingsSimon"God has no religion" Mahatma Gandhi
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