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January Books
Feb. 6th, 2014 12:31 pm1: The Moonstone Wilkie Collins
My choice for the book group, and I am pleased to say everyone seemed to like it. It was a re-read for me, and I found it odder to re-read knowing the culprit than I do some mysteries. It struck me again how very much of its time it is in terms of language and attitudes - although equally surprising that there was no overtone of the Indian characters being in need of conversion to Chrsitianity.
2: The Luminous Life of Lily Aphrodite Beatrice Collin
Odd, but enjoyable. It was interesting to find out at the end that it had been based on real stories. I think it gave a good feeling of what Germany was like before, during and after the First World War - certainly the latter part had a feeling of Cabaret about it. Lily was on the whole likeable, unlike most of the rest of the characters.
3: Sick Notes Tony Copperfield
Very funny tales from a GP's surgery. Does make you feel guilty for having gone to the doctors, ever, though - although most of his vitriol is reserved for NHS bureaucracy!
My choice for the book group, and I am pleased to say everyone seemed to like it. It was a re-read for me, and I found it odder to re-read knowing the culprit than I do some mysteries. It struck me again how very much of its time it is in terms of language and attitudes - although equally surprising that there was no overtone of the Indian characters being in need of conversion to Chrsitianity.
2: The Luminous Life of Lily Aphrodite Beatrice Collin
Odd, but enjoyable. It was interesting to find out at the end that it had been based on real stories. I think it gave a good feeling of what Germany was like before, during and after the First World War - certainly the latter part had a feeling of Cabaret about it. Lily was on the whole likeable, unlike most of the rest of the characters.
3: Sick Notes Tony Copperfield
Very funny tales from a GP's surgery. Does make you feel guilty for having gone to the doctors, ever, though - although most of his vitriol is reserved for NHS bureaucracy!