cember blogger book club book was "The Awakening." I have totally procrastinated on writing this review... You know that old adage, if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all? Well, I really don't have anything nice to say about this book. I didn't like it. At all. In fact, I was reading it at the cabin over Christmas and told my sister-in-law that I was contemplating throwing it in the fireplace. That's how much I did not care for this book!I couldn't relate to the character and I thought she was rather whiny. I understand that women during her time period had very few options and were kind of 'stuck' with the domestic life, but that doesn't mean that infidelity is ok. I thought there were a lot of parallels between this book and "Anna Karenina" - and I also did not feel a lot of pity for Anna's character either.
So I will just stop there because it's not fun to hear someone go on and on about how much they don't like something. If you read this book and liked it - please tell me why! I'd love to know what I missed while reading it!
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Moving on. The January book for our blogger book club is "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" by Stieg Larsson. I read it this fall & liked it so much, I bought the 2nd book (it's part of a 3 book series). I haven't had a chance to read the 2nd book yet ("The Girl who Played with Fire") but hopefully I will get to it this spring!
Just a reminder - the book club is open to anyone and everyone who is interested! Just stop by The Many Thoughts of a Reader. She will post questions throughout the month.
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Now for the miscellany part of the post.
Remember the football pool thing I told you about last month? I WON! Granted, it was an 8 way tie, but I still win about $38. Can't complain about that! I promised my co-worker Pat that I would read and review a sports-related book if I won the pool. So stayed tuned for that... I don't really 'do sports' so reading a sports-related book is going to be interesting.
Congrats!! :) I'm definitely reading a lot more this year - I'll have to look into your book club! I remember Anna Karenina from high school, and we had to watch what seemed like a 6 hour movie version too. I hated it as well :)
ReplyDeleteYou should read The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game. The author is actually from New Orleans and is a wonderful writer!
ReplyDeleteI was more indifferent to the Awakening. I read the Girl With the Dragon Tattoo a few months ago and like it, but it took me a while to get to that point. I hope you find a book you enjoy for the sports one. Congrats on winning the football pool!
ReplyDeleteThat's pretty exciting! $38 is better than zero any day =) Maybe a sports biography of some sort? Or maybe something about running?
ReplyDeleteI read the Awakening in high school and all I remember is the end and how shocked I was. I felt a little bit bad for her... perhaps if she had modern medicine or some therapy she wouldn't have been so insane!?
I read the book awhile ago and I had many of your sentiments.
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely going to look into your book club too! I am starting one with some friends here in NYC but I am always open to more opportunities to read and meet people at the same time!
Oh that looks like such a good book! I may have to read the january book!
ReplyDeleteI am proud of you for sticking it through and finishing your book!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on winning the football thing again. Wow. Can't you just tell how much of a sports enthusiast I am? ;)
Looking forward to your book review!
I'm going to try and get on board with the book club this month. I know I say that EVERY month but I'm really going to try because that's a book I really want to read!
ReplyDeleteAnd yay for winning $38! That'll cover your Friday lattes for awhile :)
Woo hoo on winning the $38! It's better than nothing :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on winning the football pool (or was it fantasy football? I already can't remember!) I like Amber's idea what to do with the $$.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the next book...the Awakening sounds awful!
So cool that you won!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm cracking up over here. I don't really "do sports" either. Would a children's book count?
ReplyDeleteThanks Lisa! I'm a bit indifferent about this months book. I realized there is no way I can get it from the library and read it in time so I must go and buy it. That is on the agenda for this weekend. That and 30 day shred. Congrats on winning the football contest. I loooove football. May I suggest books about Woody Hayes (OSU's famous former coach) it would have some humor for you because he was quite the character! I actually have a sports book in my TBR pile about the Ohio State / Michigan rivalry. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the win! I was afraid to ask you about it haha cuz I didn't want to jinx you.
ReplyDeleteI HATED Awakening too and I didn't make it past like the third chapter or so. Reading Girl with the dragon tattoo now and LOVING it. I am so excited to hear there is a second one.
Winning something is always such a great feeling! Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteI loved The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo! Violent, but good! I'm so glad I'll be able to fully participate in the discussion this month! :)
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