Silk
7 journalers for this copy...
Journal Entry 1 by asia_be_es from Uccle / Ukkel, Bruxelles / Brussel Belgium on Monday, February 15, 2016
The year is 1861. Hervé Joncour is a French merchant of silkworms, who combs the known world for their gemlike eggs. Then circumstances compel him to travel farther, beyond the edge of the known, to a country legendary for the quality of its silk and its hostility to foreigners: Japan.
There Joncour meets a woman. They do not touch; they do not even speak. And he cannot read the note she sends him until he has returned to his own country. But in the moment he does, Joncour is possessed [amazon.com]
There Joncour meets a woman. They do not touch; they do not even speak. And he cannot read the note she sends him until he has returned to his own country. But in the moment he does, Joncour is possessed [amazon.com]
Journal Entry 2 by asia_be_es at Uccle / Ukkel, Bruxelles / Brussel Belgium on Wednesday, July 13, 2016
I was afraid that the book was like one of Paulo Coelho. Fortunately I was wrong. It's a beautiful story - like a song or a poem.
After reading some will think of The Unavailable, others of The Imperceptible or maybe something else. But they will.
Worth reading.
After reading some will think of The Unavailable, others of The Imperceptible or maybe something else. But they will.
Worth reading.
The book goes to Płock. Enjoy your reading, NowINkA!
Arrived safe and sound, thank you! It may take a while before I decide what to do with it next (read, release or read AND release it) but it's not the end of its journey for sure.
Off it goes to kingfan30 as part of the 2016 Wishlist Challenge (9/4). Enjoy!
Journal Entry 6 by kingfan30 at -Somewhere in Lincs, Lincolnshire United Kingdom on Tuesday, September 13, 2016
What a well travelled little book, thank you so much for sharing :-)
18 Aug 18 - After finishing a rather lengthy classic, I couldn't of chosen something much more different. Probably the shortest book I've read this year and compared to the classic it felt like not a word was wasted. Who'd of thought a story about the buying and selling of silk worms could grab my attention and yet it did. The travelling across world to buy the eggs and the slightly odd love story element to it. I'm not sure I got it completely, but yet I couldn't put it down. A fascinating little book that I would probably never of picked up if it wasn't for the 1001 list.
18 Aug 18 - After finishing a rather lengthy classic, I couldn't of chosen something much more different. Probably the shortest book I've read this year and compared to the classic it felt like not a word was wasted. Who'd of thought a story about the buying and selling of silk worms could grab my attention and yet it did. The travelling across world to buy the eggs and the slightly odd love story element to it. I'm not sure I got it completely, but yet I couldn't put it down. A fascinating little book that I would probably never of picked up if it wasn't for the 1001 list.
Travelling on to Greece
That was quick, the book is already me. Thank you, kingfan30 ! I love the handwritten BC note by asia_be_es, so cute :)
Read in a day, I really enjoyed this beautiful love tale.
I offer it as book of the month for September. Entrants :
- Tarna
- alexiapapa
- mcsar
I offer it as book of the month for September. Entrants :
- Tarna
- alexiapapa
- mcsar
Journal Entry 10 by Lubiette at RABCK, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Released 4 yrs ago (10/2/2018 UTC) at RABCK, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
You won the book of the month, congratulations Tarna ! I hope you will enjoy this read as much as I did.
The book arrived today. It looks beautiful not only on the outside but also on the inside.The handwritten texts by asia_be_es are just great. There’s also a beautiful bookmark, Three Modern Beauties by Utamaro Kitagawa. (I’ll scan it later,) It’s a ukiyo-e woodblock print and I think I’ve had it as postcard, too, but I’ve sent or given it to someone. It so goes with a book like Silk. As a bonus, also the stamps on the envelope are gorgeous.
But most of all, I’m happy because the author happens to be Italian. I feel do ashamed ‘cause I know eg. Nigerian and Canadian literature so much better than modern Italian authors. And yet I’m European, not African or North American. I’m glad to get to know at least one more Italian writer.
Thank you so very much, Lubiette!
Alessandro Baricco at Wikipedia
Silk at Wikipedia
But most of all, I’m happy because the author happens to be Italian. I feel do ashamed ‘cause I know eg. Nigerian and Canadian literature so much better than modern Italian authors. And yet I’m European, not African or North American. I’m glad to get to know at least one more Italian writer.
Thank you so very much, Lubiette!
Alessandro Baricco at Wikipedia
Silk at Wikipedia
Released 4 mos ago (11/6/2022 UTC) at Pirkkala, Pirkanmaa / Birkaland Finland
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
I need to release (almost) all my BC books. That’s why I’ll recategorize books in my shelf.
TBR – to be recategorized
AVL – offered in Finnish forum
PC – hoping I’ll be able to read this one
RES – reserved and going to travel soon
TRAV – left my shelf
This book has left my shelf. Thank you!
TBR – to be recategorized
AVL – offered in Finnish forum
PC – hoping I’ll be able to read this one
RES – reserved and going to travel soon
TRAV – left my shelf
This book has left my shelf. Thank you!
Journal Entry 13 by 
pippis
at Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Friday, November 11, 2022
pippis at Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Friday, November 11, 2022
I couldn't let the little book travel on without taking a peek under its covers, and the astonishing art asia_be_es has made alone made me want to give it a go!
Journal Entry 14 by pippis at Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Friday, January 6, 2023
pippis at Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Friday, January 6, 2023
It's been a day since I finished the book, and I'm still not sure whether I like it or not. The beginning was quite enchanting, but I'm not quite sure the magic held to the end. Was it rushed? Too simple and disappointing? Did the chapters become unnnecessary long? Perhaps.
Journal Entry 15 by pippis at Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Tuesday, February 7, 2023
pippis at Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Tuesday, February 7, 2023
I've contacted alexiapapa (who has Mt TBR too high) and cannot get hold of mcsar, so I'll be looking for a new reader for the book.
Journal Entry 16 by pippis at Tiirikkala in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Tuesday, February 7, 2023
pippis at Tiirikkala in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Released 1 mo ago (2/8/2023 UTC) at Tiirikkala in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
Hoping to find a new reader for the enchanting little book at local meet-up!
Edit: Book's hitched a ride to travel to Scotland.... Stay tuned!
Edit: Book's hitched a ride to travel to Scotland.... Stay tuned!
Journal Entry 17 by 
Tarya
at Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Tarya at Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Yep, Silk will be on the book buffet table in Falkirk! I might travel (again) with just a hand luggage but there's definitely space in my backpack for this thin paperback :) It'll be fun to follow where this book travels from Falkirk :)
