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17 journalers for this copy...
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Sent this book out today to have2smile, it was sent air mail so I hope that it hurries to your door. I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone for signing up for this bookray, I hope it will be a great success, and that you all have a great time reading this one. The photo accompanying this entry is of the forsehore here in Picton, as it's winter at the moment, it's not as lovely as it looks but still quite nice. I hope you all will feel free to ad journal entry pics of your own :) |
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I'm getting ready to send the book off to LarkOnapost.I enjoyed the weaving of the story, back and forth, between Will and Marcus, two children. One never grew up, while the other has grown up too fast, worrying about his mother and not having much use for his father. This book was a fast read. I even liked Will, though I tend to hate characters who lie. He was so shallow, and I kept thinking there would be some sort of depth to him. For most of the book, he fights valiantly to stay shallow until he finds himself caring about people more than he thought. The picture with the journal entry is of the St. Joseph River, at a park in Niles, my town. This park is where I sometimes do some of my wild releases. I haven't had any officially caught, but there is always a lot of foot traffic through here, so someone is picking them up and enjoying them, I'm sure. Summer is waning, but it is still beautiful and warm here, for the most part. I love all the seasons here, and will regret the passing of summer, but the fall to come is magnificent, with the changing colors of the leaves. Even winter is beautiful here in Michigan. |
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So lovely to come home and find a book waiting in the mailbox. I'll be reading this directly and then sending it on to Iran. The photo is from our local paper. THe women are welcoming 2000 bicyclists to their small town.More about that below. |
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I read this book in one sitting yesterday. I found it enjoyable and somehow could relate to Will's character. Not the lying, just the irresponsibility. I thought this was a great novel to take on an airplane or to the beach. Since I'm stuck here for a bit, I thought it was still pretty good in my living room. I think I would like other books by this author and I plan to buy some as presents for my friends that get to travel... One day I'll get to go somewhere, too...This weekend, Cycle Oregon came through La Grande. There were 2000 bicyclists here, and it was quite a party. I was really impressed with the Organization. Every year a 7 day trip is planned through a part of rural Oregon, bringing a beer garden, lots of business, and a great time to all the cities they visit. We had several bands play and I wished I had brought some light weight books to release. I'll try to find a picture of this event to post. I wish extra good luck to this book as it travels next to Iran. July 25, 2004: I just saw the film of this book and feel it was one of the best Book-film adaptations I've ever seen! Defifnitely Hugh Grant's best role. Completely exceeded my expectations. |
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Journal Entry 10 by
it's here!!! got a couple of books on my tbr pile, still will try to read this, next week and send it on it's way in a week or so. thanks alot for the ray---------- and it's finished and i must say pretty nice book with some wonderful moments : Life was, after all, like air. Will could have no doubt about that any more. There seemed to be no way of keeping it out, or at a distance, and all he could for the moment was live it and breathe it. How people managed to draw it down into their lungs without choking was a mystery to him: it was full of bits. This was air you could almost chew. ------ ah well the picture, it's people playing a musical instrument! it is, it's a folk wind instrument from the northern part of iran (gilan province) and it's called naughaareh |
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I sure liked this book. I was particularly fond of Marcus and grew fonder and fonder of Will. He made something good out of his lies! Marcus is a smart boy and his theory about people and the acrobatic display is wonderful. Thank you Blue for organising this bookray, you gave me some relaxed hours. And now the book is going to Berlin!The picture is Amsterdam, my neighbourhood, a street around the corner. I live nearby the Amstelriver, which you see on the picture. |
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I`m already through the half of the book, and I`m enjoying it very much! It`s exactly so good for me as the movie- and I liked the movie a lot. The book is a pleasure to read, with those two very cute main characters (Marcus and Will). I like the way in which Marcus thinks about his mother. It is always helpful to be reminded how well our children know us- our moods, our disappointments,our faults, even if they pretend not to. Marcus loves dearly his mom but he cannot help seeing her unadequacity. She is so focused on her own unhappiness and moral principles that she fails to create a real relationship with her son.I felt for Marcus everytime when he got troubles at school. It is a real hardship for a twelve y/o boy to feel so different from others. I like Will,too. He is charming in his eternal childhood-like state and although he avoids commitments and prefers just floating around, still he has heart. I had a good laugh at his participation in SPAT group:-)). I shall post once again when I finish it. |
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Thanks to bookmaniac70, it's just arrived this morning with another italian bookring! I'll read it as soon as possible, then will pass it on to my dear BCfriend beckys!
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A very nice, funny reading! Still I didn't see the film, but I hope to do it soon...will leave tomorrow to my dear BCer friend beckys (that just tomorrow will go to London for weekend).
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Finished!And what a great read! I just read all your journal entries (this book has surely been around!) and think that almost everything is said about it. (I liked the character of Ellie best ;) ) I think this is the first book I've ever read of which I defenitely want to see the movie. Soon! Will send the book on to spaceystacey asap. p.s. In the picture you see the street where I live, in Leiden, The Netherlands. |
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