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If the crucifix fits.
![]() But seriously, would you allow say Ethan Frome to be nominated for science fiction because others feel it's science fiction? Sometimes a stand has to be made in the case of a book that's incorrect for the given month's category. And I do think a warning about a book like Ethan Frome should have been given based on the fact that it's the holidays and it's s severely depressing book. Even reviews that liked it said it's depressing. The description we got says nothing about the true nature of the book and I think that should have been brought to people's attention. Instead what got brought to the forefront was how short it is and that is why (IMHO) I think it got the votes it did. |
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Can I put in an early vote for "The Dictionary" for some time soon?
I know it's not that interesting, so you don't have to read all of it, in fact I'd just like Jon to read the definitions of two words; "opinion" and "fact" (and maybe "synonym", thinking about it). |
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FACT: It's not science fiction. There, I just proved I know the meaning of those two words. ![]() P.S. FACT: Ethan Frome is a very depressing book regardless if you like it or not. |
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You missed my edited version of the post you quoted. I put in one more FACT.
But seriously, if it was any of the other books against I, Robot, I would not be campaigning so hard against the other book. Heck, if it was any of the other books against Ethan Frome, I would still campaign against Frome as I do feel it is a very inappropriate book for December and the holidays. |
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So anyway all whining aside, Ethan Frome won by a convincing margin. I read this book recently enough that I feel I can participate in the discussion without having to read it again. So once I finish The Desert of Love I will start on Quo Vadis. |
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Ok, this is driving me nuts.
![]() I'm going to read Ethan Frome now. It's so short I should finish tonight, unless I fall asleep too much. (I'm in the middle of a book about Edward II, and since he's been a major character in the last 6 books I just read, and his life is such a depressing story itself...it's a good time for me to switch out.) |
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Bah, humbug!
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I just finished the preamble of Ethan Frome, which comprised 13% of the book. It's actually kind of perfect at this time of year for those us who at heart harbor a secret and unspoken "Bah, Humbug" behind each of our cheerfully smiling utterances of
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I'm completely won over by comparisons with Of Mice and Men and Lord of the Flies. These are two books that I read in high school that I absolutely loved.
It looks like Ethan Frome is more for me than I thought it was going to be. I've put in line after my current book. Looking forward to it. |
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I, for one, can't wait to dive into Ethan Frome. I expect it will prove to be a cheering and uplifting experience in comparison to this multi-post diatribe.
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