Journal Entry 1 by Ibis3 from Newcastle, Ontario Canada on Saturday, November 04, 2006

From the back cover:
"On vacation in Tuscany, Marianne, a young Montrealer, falls madly in love with an older man, Marco, with whom she has a brief affair. Upon her returnto her native city, Marianne connot get Marco out of her head. She realizes that he is her one true love. Packing her belongings into storage, giving up the lease on her apartment, and quitting her job, Marianne returns to Italy indefinitely to pursue her passion.

Told in a simple, yet luminous language, translated by Sheila Fischman at the top of her form, Pascale Quiviger's award-winning and critically acclaimed novel will leave its readers with strong memories of entirely original characters, a moving situation, and the sense of life can be lived beyond the borders we create for ourselves." 

Journal Entry 2 by Ibis3 from Newcastle, Ontario Canada on Sunday, November 19, 2006

All the makings of a romance, but none of the fun. I don't think I would have been missing much had I never read it. Hints of Aquin's Next Episode. 

Journal Entry 3 by Ibis3 from Newcastle, Ontario Canada on Friday, February 09, 2007

Sending this out for a bookring.

Order of go:
sent February 9/07 -->
1. Bug2004 (Nebraska, USA)
2. Red-Ram (Alabama, USA)
3. bibliotreker (Pennsylvania, USA)
4. molekilby (Wales, UK)
5. ajsmom (British Columbia, Canada) 

Journal Entry 4 by Bug2004 from Omaha, Nebraska USA on Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Re'cvd book today!! Thanks for sharing!! 

Journal Entry 5 by Bug2004 from Omaha, Nebraska USA on Friday, April 06, 2007

Finally finished!! Sorry for the delay. It is a small book, but it dragged for me.

I thought the writing was beautiful, but the storyline was not worthy of the writing. She certainly has a wonderful poetic edge, I just didn't care about the characters at all.

I am glad I had the chance to read it...thanks so much for sharing, Ibis3. :)

It will be mailed early next week. 

Journal Entry 6 by Bug2004 from Omaha, Nebraska USA on Wednesday, April 18, 2007

Mailed to bibliotreker today. Red-Ram asked to be skipped.

DC# 0306 2400 0000 5960 9866 

Journal Entry 7 by bibliotreker from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA on Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Arrived today from Nebraska. Thanks Bug2004. I'll start on this as soon as I finish the book I'm currently reading. 

Journal Entry 8 by bibliotreker from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA on Monday, April 30, 2007

Hoping the third time is a charm. My laptop just died as I tried to write this journal entry the first two times, so it's back to my trusty p.c.

I really enjoyed reading this one. What it lacks in storyline makes up in the poetic prose writing style; I found myself just wanting to keep on reading. There is the contrast between two cultures for the two lovers, Marianne the sophisticted, world traveler, Canadian and Marco the small village Italian who's whole world is his home village. Then too, there is the stereotypical Italian Mama who holds a tight reigns on her son. All in all it was a good read.

Thanks ibis3 for another great CanLit book.

Mailed 1 May 2007 to molekilby in Wales. 

Journal Entry 9 by molekilby from BRITHDIR, Wales United Kingdom on Friday, June 22, 2007

As I finish one CanLit book, another arrives. Awaiting my return from work today. have started a book, but this will be next and passed on. Thanks to bibliotreker for sending and for the nice card. Thanks to Ibis3 for sharing. 

Journal Entry 10 by molekilby from BRITHDIR, Wales United Kingdom on Sunday, July 01, 2007

Read whilst travelling to and from the BCUK UnConvention in Brighton.

It took me a while to get into the book, but re-reading the back cover seemed to put everything into place. The author seemed to show different scenes in Marianne's life, how she changed her attitude, trying to fit in. I think it also showed that a relationship, warts and all, cannot be built on a holiday romance.

I'm interested to read Ibis' comments on comparing this to The Next Episode. I agree to some extent and I seem to remember that was translated from French to English also. Is this the reason?

Not my usual fare, but chosen as it allows me tick off 'Q' in my 2007 Author A-Z Challenge, for which I am very grateful. This has led me to read many different genres(?) of books. Will pass on as soon as I have an address. 

Journal Entry 11 by molekilby from BRITHDIR, Wales United Kingdom on Monday, July 09, 2007

Put in the post to ajsmom yesterday (9th). Thanks for sharing. 

Journal Entry 12 by ajsmom from Quesnel, British Columbia Canada on Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Caught today, thank you! 

Journal Entry 13 by ajsmom from Quesnel, British Columbia Canada on Tuesday, July 31, 2007

My goodness, I just wanted Marianne to get on with her life!! I liked the writing, though the first section was a bit of a challenge - but I thought Marco was a drip and that Marianne could have better spent her time in Italy drinking wine instead of waiting for him. Just my $0.02 of course, but I was annoyed. I also really really didn't like all the italics - I'm in my 30's, but found them to be headache-inducing - I think the publisher could have used a different font for the letters.

I appreciated the read, though, Ibis - always interesting to see what's nominated for awards and then try and figure out the reasoning behind the nomination. Whenever you're ready, I will complete the Circle and send this book home. :) 

Journal Entry 14 by ajsmom at Reid Lake Community Hall in Reid Lake, British Columbia Canada on Sunday, August 19, 2007

Released 4 yrs ago (8/19/2007 UTC) at Reid Lake Community Hall in Reid Lake, British Columbia Canada

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To be released at the Reid Lake Fall Fair bookcrossing table. 

Journal Entry 15 by harpingon from Reid Lake, British Columbia Canada on Thursday, September 06, 2007

Caught the book at the Reid Lake Fall Fair. It will be released tomorrow in the Victoria Medical Building in Prince George. 

Journal Entry 16 by harpingon at victoria medical building in Prince George, British Columbia Canada on Friday, September 07, 2007

Released 4 yrs ago (9/7/2007 UTC) at victoria medical building in Prince George, British Columbia Canada

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