Journal Entry 1 by Winterson from Peacehaven, East Sussex United Kingdom on Saturday, November 06, 2004

Ian McEwan's novel, first published in 1997. A fatal ballooning accident in the Chilterns disrupts the organised life of Joe Rose, leading to an encounter which tests his rationalism to the limits. The author was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1981 and 1992 and is a previous winner of the Whitbread Novel of the Year award.

I just can't get on with Ian McEwan. I try, but it just doesn't work for me. So this one's going out as my first bookray to find someone to appreciate it.

WELCOME TO MY FIRST BOOK RAY

This ray is now taking members

Members are as follows - member in bold currently has possession of the book: (If you wish to join, please PM me and I will add you!)

MEMBER / LOCATION:
Cardamaz - UK, International Shipping
PCSAF - Portugal, international shipping
silverstarry - California, North America shipping pref
spacetstacey - New Jersey, US postage only

This is how it works:
If you wish to be added to the list, please PM me with your details.
You will be sending the book to the person who appears after you in the list, so you need to PM them to get their address!
It's not a race, but please read and send the book on as speedily as you can, other people are dying to read it too.
Please journal the book once you have received it (so we all know where it currently is) and again when you have read it (so we know what you thought of it!)
If you're the last person on the list (i.e. we run out of members) the book is yours to release as you see fit...
 

Journal Entry 2 by Cardamaz from Northampton, Northamptonshire United Kingdom on Saturday, November 13, 2004

Book arrived today. 

Journal Entry 3 by Cardamaz from Northampton, Northamptonshire United Kingdom on Saturday, November 27, 2004

The book was okay but nothing special. I never got to sympathise with the main character so probably wasn't as gripped with the story as I should have been. An interesting read.

Will be posted to PCSAF in the next few days. 

Journal Entry 4 by PCSAF from Gondomar, Porto Portugal on Thursday, December 02, 2004

It was waiting for me when I got home. Thanks Cardamaz. Can't wait to read it :-) 

Journal Entry 5 by PCSAF from Gondomar, Porto Portugal on Tuesday, December 21, 2004

I have read it almost as soon as I got it!!! It's very well written and intriguing enough to keep us close to book at all times.
The story leads us in one way, but the end surprises us..
I enjoyed it very much!!

It will travel to the USA. 

Journal Entry 6 by silverstarry from Berkeley, California USA on Tuesday, January 04, 2005

Journal Entry 7 by silverstarry from Berkeley, California USA on Thursday, January 06, 2005

This book had an interesting premise, but the plot became predictable; however, the book was short enough that it wasn't a chore to finish reading it. What I found more interesting than the plot itself were the author's observations on love and human nature.

Thanks to Winterson for sharing the book with us! 

Journal Entry 8 by silverstarry from Berkeley, California USA on Friday, January 07, 2005

Mailed to spaceystacey

Delivery confirmation # 0304 1070 0002 4159 0277 

Journal Entry 9 by spaceystacey from Bridgeton, New Jersey USA on Saturday, January 15, 2005

Just received this book in the post today. 0304 1070 0002 4159 0277 DC.


Will take me a it to get to this one as have about 10 rings in front of it.

8/22/05 Read at the pool yesterday. I might be in a minority but I must state that I found this read to be exciting and very interesting. I have never before read McEwan novels.

Posted in the forum as a continuing ray. Participants are:

1. -Psyche_
2. Laurarn
3. Vivdripper
4. tnelson99
5.Maria-Nunes international
6.Luintaurien international
7.Jennifer671

 

Journal Entry 10 by -Psyche- on Monday, September 05, 2005

Just received a few days ago. I'm actually almost done, so I will be able to send this back out quickly. A quote from the back:

"A page-turner, with a plot so engrossing that it seems reckless to pick the book up in the evening if you plan to get any sleep that night..." 

Journal Entry 11 by -Psyche- on Monday, September 05, 2005

Read this one in 24 hours--devoured, to be exact. It has been a while since I have read something well written, though there were points in the plot that I thought could use more toning. I think this is one I might want to pick up my own copy of so I can re-read it down the road. It seems like something that might morph the more readings it gets. I wanted to get this one done before I got the chance to see the movie, though I should give it some serious time in order to not ruin the book. If you enjoyed this one, I would check out _The Age of Grief_ by Jane Smiley. Another interesting look at psychology and marriage. Will send along to laurarn at some point this week... tomorrow marks my very first day ever as a teacher, so I will probably be too busy to stop at the post office, which closes altogether too early. By Saturday, I promise! 

Journal Entry 12 by -Psyche- at to a bookcrosser in sent by mail, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Monday, September 05, 2005

Released 6 yrs ago (9/6/2005 UTC) at to a bookcrosser in sent by mail, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases

WILD RELEASE NOTES:

RELEASE NOTES:

Will send out this week! 

Journal Entry 13 by amoenus from Tulsa, Oklahoma USA on Thursday, September 15, 2005

recieved as part of a ray. The book is looking, well-uummm-how do I say this, utilized frequently. (It is actually in two parts as the binding glue is not longer holding it together) I am going to see if I can buy some glue that will fix it. 

Journal Entry 14 by amoenus from Tulsa, Oklahoma USA on Sunday, January 15, 2006

It is a ok book, not great, but an easy and unusal read. I like it . I am Pm vivdripper for address. 

Journal Entry 15 by amoenus from Tulsa, Oklahoma USA on Tuesday, January 24, 2006

I liked this book, it is an interesting take on what an (uninvited) 3rd person can have on a relationship. And the whole idea of a man, being stalked by another man is interesting. I am sending it to tnelson99 as next on the ray. Mailing tomorrow. 

Journal Entry 16 by tnelson99 from Festus, Missouri USA on Wednesday, February 08, 2006

I just received this in the mail and will get to quickly as it looks like a great read! Thanks for sharing! 

Journal Entry 17 by tnelson99 from Festus, Missouri USA on Thursday, March 09, 2006

I also just cannot seem to get into this book. I am PM'ing Maria-Nunes today to get shipping information and will send it along. THANKS FOR SHARING! 

Journal Entry 18 by Maria-Nunes from Lisboa - City, Lisboa (cidade) Portugal on Wednesday, March 22, 2006

I got it today :)Thanks!
Promise to read it asap. I do like Ian McEwan, and I am plooking forward to reading this book.
 

Journal Entry 19 by Maria-Nunes from Lisboa - City, Lisboa (cidade) Portugal on Wednesday, March 29, 2006

I really enjoyed reading this book. I haven't read any of McEwan's books for sometime, and I almost forgot how I like reading his books :)))
After this one, I've just started reading "Atonement"
Thanks a lot for sharing.
I'm just waiting for the address of the next reader. 

Journal Entry 20 by Maria-Nunes from Lisboa - City, Lisboa (cidade) Portugal on Thursday, March 30, 2006

the book is on it's way to Luintaurien.
Posted today.
 

Journal Entry 21 by Luintaurien from York, Nebraska USA on Saturday, May 06, 2006

Got it today. Thank you. Will read and pass on ASAP. 

Journal Entry 22 by Luintaurien from York, Nebraska USA on Tuesday, April 03, 2007

Sending on when I get the address.