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Comment on On the Road Read-a-Long :: Sign Ups & Starting Post by joonann

joonann — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 14:06:27 +0000

I will. Thanks!

Comment on On the Road Read-a-Long :: Sign Ups & Starting Post by Margot

Margot — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 21:35:55 +0000

I’m in on this one. I wasn’t sure. I got a copy from the library and read the first chapter. Now I’m looking forward to the rest o the adventure.

Wallace – In case I haven’t already thanked you, or forget in the future, thanks very much for hosting these read-alongs. I really enjoyed A Moveable Feast and I’m pretty sure I’m going to like this one.

Comment on On the Road Read-a-Long :: Sign Ups & Starting Post by Wallace

Wallace — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 20:35:17 +0000

That makes sense.. no worries – we’ll see you for another one! Thanks for letting me know.

Comment on On the Road Read-a-Long :: Sign Ups & Starting Post by Wallace

Wallace — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 20:34:53 +0000

Yes – so each Friday I will put up the post to start that week’s discussion. You have all week to come, comment, and reply to other people’s comments. We typically keep the conversation going all week. I close the comments on Thursday evening of the following week.

Comment on On the Road Read-a-Long :: Sign Ups & Starting Post by Wallace

Wallace — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 20:33:43 +0000

You might be the only one in this particular read-a-long, but we have others who read other books with us. Not sure the final list of people for this one yet. But don’t worry – we’re super nice!

First week you put a bookmark in when you reach chapter 7 (do not read it).

Comment on Bleak House :: Final Review by Leah

Leah — Thu, 31 May 2012 21:54:04 +0000

I was also super confused about Guppy renewing his proposal. I just couldn’t understand why Dickens included that scene in the book. It didn’t seem necessary to the plot at all!

Comment on Bleak House :: Final Review by Leah

Leah — Thu, 31 May 2012 21:52:33 +0000

Congrats on finishing, everyone! And thank you, Wallace, for hosting. Bleak House is not a book I would have picked up on my own, but I’m really glad I read it and had the schedule to keep me on track (even though my posts are usually woefully late). Although I liked some parts more than others, sometimes nearly gave up and sometimes couldn’t put the book down, I am so happy I participated in this read-along and made it through to the end! I liked Bleak House more than I was expecting and am excited to have finished my first Dickens — and quite a chunkster! Reading along with this group was really wonderful; I got so much more out of the book than I would have reading on my own, and it was really nice to know I wasn’t the only one confused at certain parts!

My favorite character was Mr. Jarndyce. Throughout the book, he was just such a kind, benevolent man who was constantly working to help those he cared for. He was so kind, especially to Esther, in taking her in, asking her to be mistress of Bleak House, and then letting her go to the man she truly loved! I did gag a little bit about him naming the house he gave to Mr. Woodcourt Bleak House so that she would still be mistress of Bleak House, though. That felt super cheesy to me. I did like the rest of the wrapping up Dickens did, though! It was nice that everyone got a happy ending (except Richard, but he serves as an example of the danger of obsession over a useless cause).

My least favorite character was Mr. Skimpole. He was just such complete scum, acting as though he was a useless child with no understanding of worldly matters, yet always scheming after other peoples’ money. And the way he corrupted poor Richard! He entertained me at first, but proceeded to make me angry for most of the book.

Comment on On the Road Read-a-Long :: Sign Ups & Starting Post by May Reads | Books Speak Volumes

May Reads | Books Speak Volumes — Thu, 31 May 2012 19:02:08 +0000

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Comment on On the Road Read-a-Long :: Sign Ups & Starting Post by joonann

joonann — Thu, 31 May 2012 17:44:13 +0000

Wallace, it happens I won’t be able to participate in the read a long. I have family coming to visit in June, so I will be devoting my time to them. Thank you.

Comment on On the Road Read-a-Long :: Sign Ups & Starting Post by Jessi (@j_addict)

Jessi (@j_addict) — Wed, 30 May 2012 23:02:24 +0000

I wanna try this! I have a goal of reading 4 books a month and I’ve been looking for something else to do with my reading besides just finish books. I think I can get a copy before June, or close to it. For the discussions we just comment on the weekly post? I’ve never done something like this but I totally want to try it out!