A bunch of workmen were lying on the grass of the park beside Macquarie Street, in the dinner hour. It was winter, the end of May, but the sun was warm, and they lay there in their shirtsleeves, talking. Some were eating food from paper packages. They were a mixed lot - taxi drivers, a … Continue reading Kangaroo | D.H. Lawrence
Tag: Social Class
Demon Copperhead | Barbara Kingsolver
First, I got myself born. A decent crowd was on hand to watch, and they've always given me that much: the worst of the job was done by me, my mother being let's just say out of it. Writing a book based on another story is always a little risky. Over the years I have … Continue reading Demon Copperhead | Barbara Kingsolver
The Story of the Lost Child | Elena Ferrante
It has taken me a while but here I am at the end of the Ferrante tetralogy. With so much hype and frenzy surrounding the series and author, it was hard to come to these books with a fresh approach or low expectations. My feelings and reactions have been complicated and mixed up to say … Continue reading The Story of the Lost Child | Elena Ferrante
Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay | Elena Ferrante
My reactions to book three of Ferrante's Neapolitan series are a lot more confused than with her previous two books. I've just come to the not-so surprising end (when you consider the title) of Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay and all I have are these words running through my head: Rumours Indecision Muddy … Continue reading Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay | Elena Ferrante
The Story of a New Name | Elena Ferrante
It's not easy to review a book that has had so much love and so much attention already heaped onto it. How do you add to the praise, or describe how profoundly it affected you, or marvel over the language and depth of character detail, when it's all been said before ? The Story of … Continue reading The Story of a New Name | Elena Ferrante
My Brilliant Friend | Elena Ferrante
It almost feels a bit redundant to write a review about My Brilliant Friend, since nearly everyone I know in blogger land has already read and reviewed it.But since this blog explores my personal journey with books rather than writing straight book reviews, I figure I'll find something to say that is unique!Part of the … Continue reading My Brilliant Friend | Elena Ferrante
North & South | Elizabeth Gaskell
This is the third and final discussion post for the North & South readalong hosted by It's All About Books, Jenni Elyse & Kami's LIbrary Thoughts. Discussion post two is here. Discussion post one here. I have been a little rebellious by not waiting to answer the questions posted by Suey, Kami & Jenni. However … Continue reading North & South | Elizabeth Gaskell
The Great Gatsby | F. Scott Fitzgerald
I haven't read The Great Gatsby for 15 years or more. Last week I saw a preview for the Baz Luhrman movie with Leonardo Dicaprio as Gatsby. It looked extremely sumptious, extravagant and dramatic. I also felt that liberties were being taken with the story! When I got home I pulled my copy off the shelf … Continue reading The Great Gatsby | F. Scott Fitzgerald