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The post is somewhat relevant but lacks depth and detail about the reading experience or insights on the book. It could be improved by encouraging more discussion or providing specific thoughts on the book's themes.
The thread opens with various members sharing what books they're currently reading, showing a mix of genres including classics, thrillers, and non-fiction. Many express enthusiasm about their reads, encouraging further conversation among the members.12
As the discussion progresses, readers reflect on books they've recently finished and offer their opinions. There's a notable exchange about popular titles and authors, with many recommending their favorites and sharing differing opinions on books they found overrated or disappointing.34
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"A wonderful, elegant novel with humour and desperation."
"If it's as good as Unravelling Oliver I'll be very happy"
Overall, the thread successfully generated a diverse conversation about reading habits and preferences. While some authors and titles sparked debate, there was a shared enthusiasm for reading that many participants embraced.
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On audio I' listening to Margaret Atwood's Surfacing
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All the Pretty Horses - Cormac McCarthy
The Crossing - Cormac McCarthy
The Getaway - Jim Thompson
Adventures of Kavalier and Clay - Michael Chabon
I've had the Tom Hanks book in the pile for a long time but have never summoned up the enthusiasm to give it a crack. It was a present and I'm reluctant to send it on its way to the charity shop without giving it a go, but.....
I'm currently reading Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Everisto
How did you like the McCarthy books?. The Crossing has the most beautiful, elegiac beginning of any of his books and I find the scene with the dog at the end quite devastating. I'm not sure how I feel about just how jarringly brutal some of the middle is. I feel that All the Pretty Horses is a perfect book.
I don't know if you've read Cities of the Plain, or plan to but I didn't like it. Despite some excellent moments, I found that it detracts from the other two stories.
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I loved them both. But I don't really read McCarthy for the plot or content per se, so much as his writing style which I always find inspiring. His way of writing just fully immerses me so I can get into him even when there isn't even a story really (Suttree). I haven't read Cities of the Plain yet but that would be the only McCarthy I haven't read so I'm going to save that until at least next year.
So I've picked up a Vonnegut book that I hadn't read yet, Bluebeard. His books usually cheer me up and I can get through them quite quickly.
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