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Registered by JeepACV on 5/7/2004
3 journalers for this copy...
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In this touching and atmospheric novel set among the fishermen of Newfoundland, Proulx tells the story of Quoyle. From all outward appearances, Quoyle has gone through his first 36 years on earth as a big schlump of a loser. He's not attractive, he's not brilliant or witty or talented, and he's not the kind of person who typically assumes the central position in a novel. But Proulx creates a simple and compelling tale of Quoyle's psychological and spiritual growth. Along the way, we get to look in on the maritime beauty of what is probably a disappearing way of life.
In this touching and atmospheric novel set among the fishermen of Newfoundland, Proulx tells the story of Quoyle. From all outward appearances, Quoyle has gone through his first 36 years on earth as a big schlump of a loser. He's not attractive, he's not brilliant or witty or talented, and he's not the kind of person who typically assumes the central position in a novel. But Proulx creates a simple and compelling tale of Quoyle's psychological and spiritual growth. Along the way, we get to look in on the maritime beauty of what is probably a disappearing way of life.
Offering as a BOOKRAY
tantan (Australia)
boryha (Australia) here! 12/09- rec'd update, it's still safe and sound
04/10/05 The "revived" copy is here: The Shipping News
I've moved the remaining participants to the new copy.
newk (Australia)
cyrclark (Canada)
annyria (Canada)
atnaturesmercy (NJ)
KatColorado (Switzerland)
ann-718my (Malaysia)
tantan (Australia)
boryha (Australia) here! 12/09- rec'd update, it's still safe and sound
04/10/05 The "revived" copy is here: The Shipping News
I've moved the remaining participants to the new copy.
newk (Australia)
cyrclark (Canada)
annyria (Canada)
atnaturesmercy (NJ)
KatColorado (Switzerland)
ann-718my (Malaysia)
Journal Entry 3 by JeepACV at BookRing in Bookring, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Friday, July 9, 2004
Release planned for Saturday, July 10, 2004 at Bookring in Bookring, A Bookring Controlled Releases.
shipping down under on Saturday
shipping down under on Saturday
Received in the mail today. Up next after Year of Wonders.
Finished this yesterday, and it wins the prize for the most descriptive and beautiful writing that I have yet read. I really enjoyed the story once I got into it, though I occasionally felt that the odd comments relating to Australia implied that I must be living in the land of the weird and wacky! :-) A bit odd at times, but overall I enjoyed this and would recommend it to others.
It will be off to boryha as soon as I get his/her address.
By the way, does anyone know what the 'E.' in E. Annie Proulx stands for?
It will be off to boryha as soon as I get his/her address.
By the way, does anyone know what the 'E.' in E. Annie Proulx stands for?
Sorry! Thought I had listed this as having arrived back when it did... *bleh*
Book is in Adelaide, and I'm about 1/3-1/2 of the way through it. Unfortunately it's turned up in the middle of my assignment period - I'll be clear of annoying papers to write in about a week or so, and after that I can finish the rest of the book.
What I think so far:
It's interesting - and I mean that in a *good* way! While the writing style appeals to me, at the same time I also am having a bit of a hard time fully getting into the story which is odd as I quite liked the movie. *shrug* I admit this is probably due to only being able to read bits and pieces whenever I could grab the time to do so. Hopefully after assignments are written and I can properly sit down and *read* the book, it'll flow a bit better.
Again, apologies for taking so long to make this entry. If waiting for me to finish assignments is going to hold the ray up for too long, let me know and I'll just pass the book on and hopefully be able to be re-added to the end to the end of the list.
Book is in Adelaide, and I'm about 1/3-1/2 of the way through it. Unfortunately it's turned up in the middle of my assignment period - I'll be clear of annoying papers to write in about a week or so, and after that I can finish the rest of the book.
What I think so far:
It's interesting - and I mean that in a *good* way! While the writing style appeals to me, at the same time I also am having a bit of a hard time fully getting into the story which is odd as I quite liked the movie. *shrug* I admit this is probably due to only being able to read bits and pieces whenever I could grab the time to do so. Hopefully after assignments are written and I can properly sit down and *read* the book, it'll flow a bit better.
Again, apologies for taking so long to make this entry. If waiting for me to finish assignments is going to hold the ray up for too long, let me know and I'll just pass the book on and hopefully be able to be re-added to the end to the end of the list.
