Journal Entry 1 by goatgrrl from New Westminster, British Columbia Canada on Wednesday, September 08, 2004

A 2000 novel by Irish-Canadian novelist Emma Donoghue. Purchased from "Pulp Fiction", as I'll be hearing Donoghue read at the Vancouver International Writers' Festival next month. 

Journal Entry 2 by goatgrrl from New Westminster, British Columbia Canada on Thursday, September 16, 2004

I wanted to enjoy Slammerkin more than I actually did, since I'll be hearing Donoghue read from the book in a couple of weeks. Unfortunately, I found that this novel promised much -- in terms of historical detail, and insight into the life of a woman living in another century -- and didn't deliver enough. I also found the behaviour of many of the characters (including the protagonist, Mary Saunders) seemed more like that of 20th century people than those living in the 1760s, an annoying lapse. A shorter book, more thoroughly researched so as to include details more faithful to the time and place in which the story occurs, would have been great. As it was, I skimmed through the last 100 pages, looking forward to the inevitably tragic ending. Not particularly recommended, I'm afraid, but I hope someone else's mileage may vary. 

Journal Entry 3 by goatgrrl from New Westminster, British Columbia Canada on Tuesday, September 21, 2004

I'm mailing this book as a RABCK to kelwood in Toledo, Ohio, since I just finished it and saw it on her wishlist. I hope you'll enjoy the book -- I just saw Emma Donoghue's new book at a local bookstore tonight -- it's another work of fiction based on historical research. Happy reading! 

Journal Entry 4 by kelwood from Toledo, Ohio USA on Friday, September 24, 2004

Just received this today as a very generous RABCK from goatgrrl. I'm looking forward to it. Thank you so much!

P.S. I love the bookmark. It's a gorgeous view! 

Journal Entry 5 by kelwood from Toledo, Ohio USA on Thursday, May 05, 2005

While I felt compelled to keep reading this story, I'm not sure that I liked it as much as I'd hoped. The characters were interesting, if not entirely likable, and I keep thinking how different Mary's life could have been but for a few poor decisions. 

Journal Entry 6 by kelwood at Barry Bagels at Westgate Shopping Ctr in Toledo, Ohio USA on Wednesday, October 05, 2005

Released 6 yrs ago (10/5/2005 UTC) at Barry Bagels at Westgate Shopping Ctr in Toledo, Ohio USA

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