Books- ' The Marriage Plot' and Social Life in a small town

Feb 06, 2012 09:21


Just finished reading the marriage plot - at 4 am this morning. I though it was very interesting and compelling. At the same time it was almost painful to read about the one character who had such struggles with mood regulation. At this time of year where the days are getting perceptibly longer, the sunny ones are so uplifting, and yet yet when the ( Read more... )

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sweetzicke February 7 2012, 08:57:20 UTC
I just loved that book. Have you read the Magicians? Another great read.

I'm sorry you've been down in the dumps this winter, maybe a bit of postpartum mixed in with the winter blues? Anyway, I hope the slowly improving weather and a visit to the Caribbean will give you a boost.

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pooh_bear February 7 2012, 12:37:15 UTC
I loved The Marriage Plot too! And I agree with Annie, you should definitely read The Magicians by Lev Grossman! And then The Magician King afterwards.

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silly_monkey February 7 2012, 12:53:45 UTC
Thanks for the book ideas! I have been languishing after finishing the last one!

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koenigin2 February 7 2012, 16:27:42 UTC
Thanks for the book ideas too. I haven't read anything good for ages and run out of ideas.

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