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The Dogs of Babel
by Carolyn Parkhurst | Literature & Fiction
Registered by carlissa of Miami, Florida USA on Thursday, June 19, 2003
Average 8 star rating by BookCrossing Members 

status (set by carlissa): travelling


This book is in the wild! This Book is Currently in the Wild!

16 journalers for this copy...

Journal Entry 1 by carlissa from Miami, Florida USA on Thursday, June 19, 2003

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Got this book a few days ago after hearing about it on the Today Show. I am making a book ring with this book.


The ring list:
me (carlissa)
ellymae58
squirrel818
jkate
hulamonkey
16stepper
MissQ
Mamikaem
kbgoffe
kymberlie
(back to me - Carlissa)

Second time around:
sweetpea0678
Luintaurien
Fig1178
corry000
tenneh
AngelFireStar

(Back to me again - Carlissa) <-- back home with me 

Journal Entry 2 by carlissa from Miami, Florida USA on Sunday, June 22, 2003

9 out of 10

Just finished reading this book and I think Carolyn Parkhurst did an outstanding job with her first book. I read The Lovely Bones recently, and The Dogs of Babel has a similar wistfulness about it, only it is told from the perspective of a grieving husband and how he deals with the death of his wife and the mysterious way she died.

The only problem I had with this book is that it was slightly unfocused - it starts out with the mysterious death of Lexy, the wife of a college professor, then goes on to the romance of the husband and wife, then on to an underground cult doing research in teaching dogs to speak. Although all three elements were interesting, I think it needs a little more work in tying these elements together.

This book will be sent off to ellymae58 tomorrow.


 

Journal Entry 3 by wingEllyMae58wing from San Diego, California USA on Monday, June 30, 2003

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Received today from carlissa. This will be next up on my 'to read' list - I better get a move on! :) 

Journal Entry 4 by wingEllyMae58wing from San Diego, California USA on Tuesday, July 01, 2003

8 out of 10

Great book. Bad title.
The main character's exploits with the dog made me laugh out loud; the ending made me cry. I was very much drawn into the storytelling. I agree with carlissa: an outstanding first novel.

Thank you so much for sharing this book, carlissa! 

Journal Entry 5 by squirrel818 from Tafton, Pennsylvania USA on Tuesday, July 08, 2003

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I joined this bookring and I will start reading it tonight. 

Journal Entry 6 by squirrel818 from Tafton, Pennsylvania USA on Thursday, July 10, 2003

7 out of 10

I was kind of depressed by this book. It was such a sad story. I don't really know what else to say about it. I'll be passing it on to the next person in the ring. 

Journal Entry 7 by squirrel818 at To a fellow Bookcrosser in Pleasant Hill, California USA on Thursday, July 10, 2003

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Released on Thursday, July 10, 2003 at To a fellow Bookcrosser in Pleasant Hill, California USA. 

Journal Entry 8 by jkate from Pleasant Hill, California USA on Thursday, July 24, 2003

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Just got this one and will read soon! 

Journal Entry 9 by jkate from Pleasant Hill, California USA on Tuesday, August 05, 2003

10 out of 10

This is an incredibly heartbreaking book about a man who loses his wife, then tries to make a connection with her through their dog, Lorelai. One of the best fiction debuts of the year. 

Journal Entry 10 by jkate at Via mail in Newark, Ohio USA on Tuesday, August 05, 2003

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Released on Tuesday, August 05, 2003 at Via mail in Newark, Ohio USA.

This book is going to Hula Monkey. 

Journal Entry 11 by hulamonkey from Newark, Ohio USA on Tuesday, August 12, 2003

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I have really been looking forward to reading this book.
Thanks so much, carlissa, for sharing! 

Journal Entry 12 by hulamonkey from Newark, Ohio USA on Thursday, August 14, 2003

9 out of 10

I loved this book!

There is one section I found simply amazing. It's like Carolyn Parkhurst totally stole my thoughts and put them into words in a well organized paragraph.

I was curious about the Rhodesian Ridgeback breed and did a little research. They are beautiful. Here' s a picture of one I found on a website. His name is Brick.

I will send the book out to 16stepper on Monday. I hope she enjoys it as much as I did. 

Journal Entry 13 by 16stepper from Gilbert, Arizona USA on Friday, August 29, 2003

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The Dogs of Babel has arrived in Arizona. Can't wait to read it, but it goes in my pile of rays waiting for my eyes. I have no a/c and the forecasted temp for the weekend is 104, so I anticipate, I won't be moving much. Dip in the pool, read, dip in the pool, read, dip in the pool, read.... 

Journal Entry 14 by 16stepper from Gilbert, Arizona USA on Sunday, September 28, 2003

9 out of 10

This is an enchantingly haunting tale of grief. Beautifully written, compelling protagonist, and, of course, a dog. Gumbo and I know a male Rhodesian Ridgeback from the dog park, Bailey. He is one of the most handsome dogs I know, excepting Gumbo, of course, who is THE most handsome. The things our dogs could tell us... but perhaps they are too wise. They know we must work through them ourselves. And so, they withhold their speech to remain mysterious in their unconditional love.

This will go out to MissQ on Monday. 

Journal Entry 15 by MissQ from Fredericton, New Brunswick Canada on Thursday, October 09, 2003

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Got this today...will go on the top of my TBR pile. Thanks for sharing carlissa! 

Journal Entry 16 by MissQ from Fredericton, New Brunswick Canada on Wednesday, October 15, 2003

10 out of 10

Wow! What a story this was! It was heart-wrenching (I almost cired at one point and I never do that with books) and so engaging. I could really feel what Paul was going through (which is probably why I felt so sad at the end). I didn't agree with the decisions Lexy made but it did make me think about what I would do in a similar situation. I was so involved by the end of this book (which only took me a couple of days to read) that I just had to talk about it (my husband was the lucky one there :-)). I also just wanted to hug Lorelei, she seemed like such a vunerable, sweet dog.

I'm definitely recommending this book to my friends! I hope to see Parkhurst write more boks in the near future...

This will be off to Mamikaem as soon as I get the address. 

Journal Entry 17 by MissQ from Fredericton, New Brunswick Canada on Friday, October 17, 2003

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Sent this off to Mamikaem today. Enjoy! 

Journal Entry 18 by Mamikaem from Maryland Heights, Missouri USA on Sunday, October 26, 2003

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Got this in the mail yesterday. Looking forward to it! Will write more later.

UPDATE: 2/14/04....Reluctantly sending this onto the next person. My apologies for holding onto this too long! Mailed 2/17/04. 

Journal Entry 19 by kbgoffe from Beaverton, Oregon USA on Monday, March 01, 2004

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I am thrilled that this book arrived. I am really looking forward to reading this book. Part of the reason is because of Lorelei. Months ago I read a blurb about this book and I just loved that it included a Rhodesian Ridgeback. Also loved that she is named Lorelei as I love that name from watching the TV show Gilmore Girls.

I should be able to start this in a day or two. Thanks so much carlissa for sharing this with all of us. 

Journal Entry 20 by kbgoffe from Beaverton, Oregon USA on Thursday, March 25, 2004

8 out of 10

I am so thankful that I had the chance to read this book. My emotions were on a roller coaster while reading this book, from laughing to crying. Even now I can tell you that is in on page 66 where the tears first sprouted. So heartbreaking the question “Go get Lexy.” It was an amazing first novel. Looking forward to reading more from Ms. Parkhurst.

THANK YOU carlissa!! 

Journal Entry 21 by kbgoffe from Beaverton, Oregon USA on Tuesday, March 30, 2004

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This book is now off in the mail. Enjoy! 

Journal Entry 22 by kymberlie from Spring, Texas USA on Monday, June 21, 2004

9 out of 10

I totally forgot to journal this - sorry! I really enjoyed this modern day fairy tale, especially since the premise (teaching a dog to talk) was so intriguing. The writing was wonderful and I can't wait to see more from Parkhurst. Will be sending it back as soon as I get Carlissa's address. 

Journal Entry 23 by kymberlie from Spring, Texas USA on Thursday, July 08, 2004

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Sent back to carlissa today. Thanks for letting us read this book! 

Journal Entry 24 by carlissa from Miami, Florida USA on Friday, July 16, 2004

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The Dogs of Babel has made it home! It almost had to stay at the post office, though, as it was shoved into my tiny mailbox and I had a hard time getting it out! Maybe it was trying to tell me something? My daughter wanted to read this book, but when she's done, I may send it out on another journey.

Thank you everyone for participating in this bookring! 

Journal Entry 25 by sweetpea0678 from Saint Petersburg, Florida USA on Monday, September 20, 2004

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Got the book today and goes to my pile of bookrings, will get to it shortly. Thanks, look forward to reading it. 

Journal Entry 26 by sweetpea0678 from Saint Petersburg, Florida USA on Monday, October 18, 2004

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I just couldn't get into this book, maybe its just my mindset. I couldn't get past the first few chapters too depressing. Guess because of all thats going on in the world I just wasn't in the mood to read. Sorry. I am putting the book back onto my TBR list so I can maybe read it in the future as I have heard great things about the book, but I don't want to hold the ring up trying to read it. thanks for sharing. 

Journal Entry 27 by sweetpea0678 at Book Ring in Bookring, Postal Release -- Controlled Releases on Monday, October 18, 2004

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Released 7 yrs ago (10/18/2004 UTC) at Book Ring in Bookring, Postal Release -- Controlled Releases

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Sent on to next bookcrosser in bookring. 

Journal Entry 28 by Luintaurien from York, Nebraska USA on Friday, October 22, 2004

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Got it today. Will read ASAP. 

Journal Entry 29 by Luintaurien from York, Nebraska USA on Thursday, November 25, 2004

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Great book. Very quick read. Loved the story but it was rough to read since I have just put my dog down. Thank you for the chance to read it. Will send it on as soon as I get an address. 

Journal Entry 30 by Luintaurien at -- By Hand or Post, Ray/Ring, Rabck in York, Nebraska USA on Monday, November 29, 2004

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Released on Monday, November 29, 2004 at about 4:00:00 PM BX time (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada) at Controlled Release in York, Nebraska USA.

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Journal Entry 31 by Fig1178 from Walnut Creek, California USA on Saturday, December 04, 2004

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Received book in the mail Dec. 3, 2004. Will start reading it right away, then send along to the next person! 

Journal Entry 32 by Fig1178 from Walnut Creek, California USA on Tuesday, December 21, 2004

9 out of 10

I really loved this book, even though parts were very disturbing. A touching look at grief and hope and communication both with animals and loved ones. Highly recommend...thanks for letting me be a part of this Bookring.

UPDATE: Mailed to Corry000 several days ago so she should receive anytime now. 

Journal Entry 33 by corry000 from Chicago, Illinois USA on Tuesday, January 11, 2005

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Recieved today. I have one bookring to read before i start this one but I dhoul be done in a few weeks ( no more than a month). Thanks for sharing this book with me. 

Journal Entry 34 by corry000 from Chicago, Illinois USA on Friday, January 28, 2005

10 out of 10

This is a very interesting book. It read very easily and pulled me on since the very beginning. I love how the present interwines with the past and we can find out more about the main characters. It was very moving and very imaginative.

It's going to go tenneth soon. Thanks for letting me read it. 

Journal Entry 35 by tenneh from Verdon, Nebraska USA on Monday, February 07, 2005

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Received today - will get to it soon.

Not really what I expected. At points I really didn't like it but in the end thought it was a pretty good book. A good rendering of people's feelings and dealing with grief. 

Journal Entry 36 by tenneh at given to another bookcrosser in Verdon, Nebraska USA on Sunday, March 06, 2005

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Released 7 yrs ago (3/6/2005 UTC) at given to another bookcrosser in Verdon, Nebraska USA

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passing it on to AngelfireStar 

Journal Entry 37 by AngelfireStar from Falls City, Nebraska USA on Sunday, March 06, 2005

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TBR 

Journal Entry 38 by AngelfireStar from Falls City, Nebraska USA on Saturday, May 14, 2005

8 out of 10

Great book. Sorry it took me so long to read it. 

Journal Entry 39 by AngelfireStar at Controlled Postal Release in Falls City, Nebraska USA on Monday, May 16, 2005

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Released 7 yrs ago (5/16/2005 UTC) at Controlled Postal Release in Falls City, Nebraska USA

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sent back too owner 

Journal Entry 40 by carlissa from Miami, Florida USA on Tuesday, May 24, 2005

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This little book has made it home again for the second time. Thanks to all for participating in this book's journey around the U.S. and Canada! 

Journal Entry 41 by carlissa at Panera Bread - West Kendall in Miami, Florida USA on Wednesday, August 25, 2010

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Released 1 yr ago (8/25/2010 UTC) at Panera Bread - West Kendall in Miami, Florida USA

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put in book basket. 



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