From the unofficial BCZ at Oracle offices - registered for tracking purposes.
Different cover.

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This hasn't moved in a month so I'll see where it should be going next - bookring or next meet. I wouldn't mind reading it but Mt TBR is huge!

Starting an Australia-only bookring for this book.
PM me to join.
Please:
1. Journal as you receive the book
2. PM the next person on the list for their address
3. Journal when you have read it
4. Journal as you send it on
5. Appreciated if you turn it around in 4-6 weeks
6. Enjoy !

Participants:
erino4503
Pixette

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In the mail to erino4503 today.

Thanks bookworm-BNE...received in the mail safely a few days ago. Have just forgot to bring this one to work with me until now.

Have already had a quick sneak peak at the first few chapters...I'm not sure what I think yet! A little weird :)

Wow, this one is a hard one to journal.

I enjoyed this book and got through it quickly even though I would probably describe it as a challenging read. It gave me so much to think about. I actually really liked most of the characters, who were flawed in a genuine way - without repelling the reader. I loved the role that Karenin played too.

The almost Brecht-like breaks in narrative were really good for me. I know they might frustrate others but each time the author spoke as an author I really enjoyed the process. Basically, the story stopped, we ‘discussed’ the plot and reflected on the characters motives/prior knowledge etc. and then we moved on. I’m not sure if this is characteristic of the author but I really appreciated it. I also loved swapping between timelines (something that I know annoys some readers) and the way the ‘weave’ of the plot gradually reveals itself.

The themes of ‘gritty-real’ love, the life cycle and relationships (& miscommunications) between humans suited me…although, I probably wouldn’t recommend it to everyone. It also made me realise that I probably should learn more about Philosophy! :) I loved the scenes with Karenin. I stongly identify with Tereza with regards to her relationship with her furry friend.

Sending off to Pixette soon....


....oh, the only thing that annoyed me: Anna Karenin! I was just about to start reading it and WARNING: this book ruins the end for you :) I suppose it is my fault that I haven't read Tolstoy sooner! ha ha...

Have received in the mail thanks - will get to it shortly

Yes a difficult novel. Brecht-like is probably a good description - miserable characters going through motions but no call for sympathy or pity - merely enough to be observed and comprehended.

I'm thank bookworm-BNE for sharing as I had only heard of the novel and was very interested considering the extraordinary reviews it has received.

I thought it would be much more colourful and emotive however. I couldn't get much into this book. I had the same reaction to the last Brecht play I was booked to see - I didn't last past interval.

After talking to Bookworm-BNE this book will go free.

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I read this a long time ago but never got to the end. I shall try again, as I do wish to one day finish the story. Now where was I up to??