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02-14-2013, 02:50 AM | #15638 |
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Well, it takes until chapter 37, about 1/3 of the way through the book, until we get to the main event. The earlier chapters are mainly first person narrative of the character's life up to that point.
The author seems determined to remove any tension or suspense from the book by also giving us glimpses of events later on in the character's life. I'm carrying on now, as I'm hopeful that the second 2/3s will justify the first 1/3. |
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02-14-2013, 04:06 AM | #15640 |
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It is a wonderful series - I read it right through, many years ago (at the time of "Shogun" TV mini series, which Wikipedia informs me was 1980). Must re-read it - I still have all the paper books.
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The entire 9-hour mini-series is available on YouTube. Nice to see it without commercials! Stitchawl Last edited by Stitchawl; 02-14-2013 at 06:55 AM. |
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02-14-2013, 10:43 AM | #15643 |
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I've never seen the mini-series, but I decided I'd listen to Shogun this go around rather than a reread. David Case narrates. 48-1/2 hours of masterpiece goodness!
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02-14-2013, 11:06 AM | #15644 |
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I'm reading a book called Habits of the House by Fay Weldon. I saw it on a list of books that supposedly fans of Downton Abbey would like. I love Downton Abbey, but I am so far bored to tears by this book. I am going to give it a bit more time before I give up. I have only liked one book suggested for fans of Downton Abbey so far, and that was Brideshead Revisited. The rest have been disappointing.
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02-14-2013, 01:31 PM | #15645 |
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