Journal Entry 1 by Flicki from Emden, Niedersachsen Germany on Tuesday, July 12, 2005

I got this book NEW and HARDCOVER for very little money today! And it was on my wishlist! I'm so lucky! :-)  

Journal Entry 2 by Flicki from Emden, Niedersachsen Germany on Friday, January 06, 2006

What a beautiful book! Unfortunately, the characters play along all the time before getting introduced. It seems as if I'd rather re-read it but I neither feel like it nor do I have the time. So what next? Just pass it on or should I buy another copy?? *sigh*

ATTENTION, SPOILER AHEAD!
I'm a bit confused about the ending, though. If two girlfriends make peace while one is already dead, does it still count? Hmmm! 

Journal Entry 3 by Flicki from Emden, Niedersachsen Germany on Wednesday, January 25, 2006

The book is on its way to Lisa-B! Sorry that it took so long! :-) 

Journal Entry 4 by Lisa-B on Monday, January 30, 2006

Received today! Thanks a lot. 

Journal Entry 5 by Lisa-B on Monday, February 13, 2006

"The first page of Toni Morrison's novel Love is a soft introduction to a narrator who pulls you in with her version of a tale of the ocean-side community of Up Beach, a once popular ocean resort. Morrison introduces an enclave of people who react to one man--Bill Cosey--and to each other as they tell of his affect on generations of characters living in the seaside community. One clear truth here, told time and again, is how folks love and hate each other and the myriad ways it's manifested; these versions of humanity are seen in almost every line. Monsters and ghosts creep into young girls' dreams and around corners and then return to staid ladies' lives as they age and remember friendships and cold battles...." from amazon.com

What an excellent author Toni Morrison is! She knows how to use language and metaphors. On the other hand I have not really been able to make sense of some parts of the story and some characters. I guess I should read Love again some time. 

Journal Entry 6 by Lisa-B on Saturday, February 18, 2006

"Love" will be mailed to rumble-bee within the next few days.
Thanks very much for offering the trade! 

Journal Entry 7 by rumble-bee from Velbert, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany on Monday, February 27, 2006

The book was in my mail-box today. Thanx a lot to Lisa-B for sharing (and swapping)!!
I'm a great fan of Toni Morrison, so I hope I will be able to make more sense out of it than its other readers so far.
This book is currently No. 4 on my MTBR; so this will take a little time.
But I will tell you as soon as possible.