The Musicbanter Book Club (Russian, magazine, track, quote, Hang)

TheBig3 · 12-31-2008, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by swim

I figured discussion would take place in a separate thread so you could easily avoid spoilers if you were reading. I think a week is good amount of time to not talk about.

if thats the case then the problem is solved.

what would you guys think of posting topics you'd like to address in the thread during that week. People could still avoid if but those who finish early would be able to set an agenda while they wait.

I'm not sure how I feel about that, I'm still pissed no one wants to have a good discussion about no country for old men.

right-track · 12-31-2008, 12:43 PM

Must it be "literature". Can we not group read something less heavy going? There are thousands of far more 'interesting' books out there.
Or is this to be a "pretentious" project?

TheBig3 · 12-31-2008, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sleepy jack

1. JJJ and I are going to approve each of the choices. This isn't to be snobby or elitist and we'll be pretty loose.

I'm guessing reading might not be your thing.

right-track · 12-31-2008, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBig3KilledMyRainDog

I'm guessing reading might not be your thing.

Are you referring to me dear chap?

TheBig3 · 12-31-2008, 01:27 PM

I rest my case, your honor.

lucylamppost · 12-31-2008, 01:28 PM

Yes Book Club!

right-track · 12-31-2008, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBig3KilledMyRainDog

I rest my case, your honor.

Oh contraire.

Thing is...I've read this book already.
It's rather long and typically Russian. It has a character list as long as yer arm with equally unpronounceable Russian names.
I fear the casual reader will lose interest early on.

TheBig3 · 12-31-2008, 01:57 PM

the casual reader, ha.

I get this image of a well dressed WASP thumbing through his Forbes magazine.

Maybe, I've never read The Idiot but I've read some Nabakov and if what you're describing is "russian" then thats him to a T.

right-track · 12-31-2008, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBig3KilledMyRainDog

I've read some Nabakov and if what you're describing is "russian" then thats him to a T.

I meant the style the book is written in. It's typically Russian...Edit: I see you realise that already. Apologies.

Anyways. My point is this. Are we reading books to pass some kind of literary exam, or should the reading matter be a little less heavy?

dac · 12-31-2008, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sleepy jack

Post saying "hey after the Idiot we should read this book."

hey after the Idiot we should read 'Life of Pi' by Yann Martel.

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right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,723	Must it be "literature". Can we not group read something less heavy going? There are thousands of far more 'interesting' books out there. Or is this to be a "pretentious" project?