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Originally Posted by astrangerhere
I think we're going to see quite a bit of discourse about Persuasion because the Netflix adaptation seems to be so awful. This is from the LA Times, comparing Austen's dialogue to the adaptation:
Back on topic - I'm reading Mary Beard's delightful SPQR.
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Penguin UK retweeted a similarly savage review of the NF btutchery the other day with the commenbt "Or, you could try the original"
I'm just starting
Parvathy's Well by Poornima Manco, a collection of 3 sets of short stories. It has an interesting author's note as the Preface
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This book is like entering a tunnel. It goes from dark to darker, until you emerge into the light. I’d strongly urge you to read the stories in the order they are in to enjoy and experience the tales as they are meant to be.
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It's been a while since I've read a book where the author said "read it this way"