Readings retrospectively

[easy_b_jesus]

On the train tonight I finished Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood and I am convinced it is one of the best things I've read in my life. A wholly satisfying story perfectly told through the voice of a woman, who you never can decide if guilty or not of a savage double murder. That takes some skill. I love the minute detail of her daily life, a servant

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[guiser1]

Good on you for the reading list! Impressive! I've shared several of those and with one exception (Wicked-HATED that book), I enjoyed them all.

I need to read more Atwood.

[easy_b_jesus]

Well i didn't say I loved ALL of them, but I did love most of them. Its about twice as many as I thought before starting the list.
Wicked is not among the 'one of the greats' but I did enjoy it. My favourites I think if pushed would be Handmaids Tale and Alias Grace, Crow Road and Player of Games, Vintners Luck and Miz, of course. With the exception of the last, I intend reading all of these again soon.
And yes! more! Margaret!!

[ishtasm]

Atwood is class. Have you read The Handmaid's Tale? That is one amazing book right there.

[easy_b_jesus]

MMM yes one of THE books of the past year for me - I have a couple more shortlisted already by her. What's been your favourite read this year?

[ishtasm]

I dunno, actually, Greg - it feels like I've done a lot of reading so far this year but nothing has really grabbed me by the throat. Still, plenty more of 2009 to go >_>

ETA:Haha, sorry - I totally missed A Handmaid's Tale on your list there. I fail at reading comprehension.

[easy_b_jesus]

heh he... I'll be kind. No ruler over the knuckles for you today. But I also remembered The Watchmen - I think that was in between Plebus and the Philosopher. So are there any other Atwoods you'd stow onto a long journey?