Journal Entry 1 by Supertalya on Sunday, June 15, 2008

I loved reading about this historical queen and her insane husband, especially since everyone in Korea grew up with this story. I didn't enjoy the second part of the novel and I feel it should have just ended with the historical part. Well, this book is on the 1001 books you must read list. I would like to share it as a bookring. Once I get it back I plan to donate it to the 1001 library.

Normal rules apply. Please try to keep the book no longer than 6 weeks. I am going to limit this to 10 participants.

Order can be changed.

1. cat207 Aus (Aus shipping pref) Journaled and sent July 6th, 2008
2. WanderingB Hong Kong (INTL) Journaled and sent August 25, 2008
3. Idrooloverbooks Canada
4. darkpunkangel Canada (INTL)
5. Kiri USA
6. angela861 USA (INTL)
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9. Heaven-Ali UK (INTL)
10. Ythan UK (INTL)

Back to me! :-)




 

Journal Entry 2 by Supertalya at South Korean Post office in Seoul, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- South Korea on Monday, June 23, 2008

Released 3 yrs ago (6/23/2008 UTC) at South Korean Post office in Seoul, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- South Korea

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It is on its way to Australia! 

Journal Entry 3 by cat207 from Gladstone, Queensland Australia on Tuesday, July 01, 2008

Arrived in today's mail. Thank you for sharing Supertalya. 

Journal Entry 4 by cat207 from Gladstone, Queensland Australia on Sunday, July 06, 2008

An unusual format. I found the first part (Ancient Times) rather repetitive and enjoyed the second half (Modern Times) much more.

Thank you Supertalya for sharing part of your heritage. I have PMed Wandering-B and am waiting for an address. 

Journal Entry 5 by cat207 from Gladstone, Queensland Australia on Sunday, July 06, 2008

Heading off to Wandering-B in Hong Kong in today's mail. 

Journal Entry 6 by wandering-B from Tai Po, New Territories Hong Kong on Monday, July 21, 2008

It has arrived here. I am travelling, etc., but will try to keep the book moving in a timely manner. Thanks to Supertalya for sharing with us all and cat207 for sending it on to me! 

Journal Entry 7 by wandering-B from Tai Po, New Territories Hong Kong on Sunday, August 24, 2008

Sorry to take so long to finish this. I enjoyed the first part of the book in which the author relates the tale of the Crown Princess of Korea and her husband. The court intrigues from this time period are probably on par with the tales from today's governments. It was a little difficult pulling this together with the modern times part of the story.

Am mailing it out tomorrow (August 25) to Idrooloverbooks. Enjoy! 

Journal Entry 8 by Idrooloverbooks from Aldergrove, British Columbia Canada on Thursday, October 16, 2008

I apologize for not responding to Wandering B sooner and letting her know that I have received this book and will have it read and on its way within the next week and a half. I have been looking forward to reading this book for a long time. Again, my apologies to everyone on the bookring for holding on to this book for so long......

Oct 27 - I am about half way through Part one.....so far, I am finding the writing style very different, but it is interesting nonetheless....it is taking me longer to read this than I thought it would...I don't find it to be light reading.... 

Journal Entry 9 by darkpunkangel from Barrie, Ontario Canada on Wednesday, December 10, 2008

This book arrived safely a couple of days ago. I already started this and hopefully I'll finish this soon. Thanks Idrooloverbooks for sending this me and Supertalya for starting this ring. 

Journal Entry 10 by darkpunkangel from Barrie, Ontario Canada on Monday, January 05, 2009

This was an enjoyable read and liked how the book was sectioned too.

I already PMed the next person in line and will send it as soon as I get an address. 

Journal Entry 11 by darkpunkangel at sent by mail, A Bookray -- Controlled Releases on Monday, January 26, 2009

Released 3 yrs ago (1/26/2009 UTC) at sent by mail, A Bookray -- Controlled Releases

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Sent today the next participant, hope you enjoy the book! Thanks Supertalya for organizing this ring. 

Journal Entry 12 by Kiri from Santa Rosa, California USA on Sunday, February 08, 2009

TBR 

Journal Entry 13 by angela861 from Chicago, Illinois USA on Monday, March 02, 2009

I just received this today. I have a book in front of it but will pass it on within a month. Thanks Kiri for sending and Supertalya for sharing! 

Journal Entry 14 by angela861 at Fellow Bookcrosser, A Bookray -- Controlled Releases on Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Released 3 yrs ago (3/17/2009 UTC) at Fellow Bookcrosser, A Bookray -- Controlled Releases

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Off to Heaven-Ali... Enjoy!! 

Journal Entry 15 by Heaven-Ali from Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom on Saturday, March 21, 2009

Arrived here in Birmingham this morning - thanks for sending it on angela861. 

Journal Entry 16 by Heaven-Ali from Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom on Tuesday, March 31, 2009

I thouroughly enjoyed this book, and I am so glad I signed up for this ring.

The first section of the book is the beautiful haunting story of the Crown Princess married at 10 years old in the 1700's, her tragic life, the deaths of her son, and her "mad" husband.
In the second part of the book we meet Dr Barbara Halliwell, modern academic, mother to a dead son, wife of a "mad" husband, who becomes enchanted by the story of the Korean Princess whilst on a trip to Seoul; and who like the princess loves red, and fears magpies. Barbara's story is just as enthralling as that of the princess, for similar, and different reasons. The similarities between the Princess and Dr Halliwell are obvious. Like the Princess, Barbara is a woman of her time, she has the freedom to travel, while the princess led a cloistered existence.

I loved this book, thank you Supertalya for ringing this book. It may well end up being one of my favourites of this year. I will be sending this on soon : ) 

Journal Entry 17 by Heaven-Ali at sent by mail, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Friday, April 03, 2009

Released 3 yrs ago (4/3/2009 UTC) at sent by mail, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases

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If you have found this book, thank you for taking the time to look it up on the internet. Now please tell us what you thought of the book and what your plans for it are. 

Journal Entry 18 by Ythan from Ellon, Scotland United Kingdom on Saturday, April 04, 2009

This book arrived this morning. That was quick work Heaven-Ali. I'm still a bit snowed under with bookrings/rays at the moment. I aim to have this finished by the middle of May.

Next Update 18th May:

Have just got back from holiday, unfortuantely i didn't get much reading done, i've read 64% of it so far. I'll finish it as quick as i can.

Update 27th May:

I enjoyed both Ancient and Modern Times, the Ancient Times did read a bit quicker for me, I'm glad I haven't let an enclosed life like the Crown Princess. I've never read anything about Korean history before, a new world for me to explore. I could relate to Modern Times and how you can learn something about someone, that makes you want to know more about them because they have something in common with you (we are bookcrossers afterall). I didn't expect the ending in Modern Times at all, a pleasant surprise. Look forward to reading more Margaret Drabble in future. 

Journal Entry 19 by Ythan at -- By Post or by Hand (including controlled releas, Scotland United Kingdom on Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Released 3 yrs ago (5/28/2009 UTC) at -- By Post or by Hand (including controlled releas, Scotland United Kingdom

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Returning home to Supertalya :) Just under one year of travelling, i see. :) 

Journal Entry 20 by Supertalya on Monday, June 08, 2009

It's BACK! YAY! I am going to release it somewhere here in Korea.