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Old 09-22-2009, 03:13 PM   #121
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Old 09-22-2009, 05:50 PM   #122
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I got the same impression from Umberto Eco's Foucault's Pendulum. I made it to the end, but while the first half was great the second half left me cold.

The Name of the Rose, on the other hand, was wonderful throughout.

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I love Foucault's Pendulum!. It took me a few goes to make it all the way through Name of The Rose without skipping bits, though. And I haven't yet managed to finish "The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana" (partly because I keep putting the pbook down and burying it under other books...)
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Ulysses - Joyce

Neuromancer (Necromancer ) - William Gibson ( I know, I know it was after 1960 ... still...)
Aww man...I LOVE Neuromancer
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Old 09-22-2009, 07:09 PM   #124
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Many people do.
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Old 09-22-2009, 07:12 PM   #125
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"I AM BORN" in David Copperfield.
Isn't that the title of the first chapter, and not in the story proper?
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Old 09-22-2009, 07:33 PM   #126
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I finished it, but didn't like it.

And also Lord of The Rings
I'll vote for Lord of The Rings as well.
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Old 09-22-2009, 08:17 PM   #127
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Isn't that the title of the first chapter, and not in the story proper?
It is, but those are the first three words you will read in the novel. Do you think it should then be disqualified?
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Old 09-22-2009, 09:06 PM   #128
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Isn't that the title of the first chapter, and not in the story proper?
By golly you are right. No wonder I didn't recognize it!

The first line is: "Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show."
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Old 09-23-2009, 03:51 AM   #129
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It is, but those are the first three words you will read in the novel. Do you think it should then be disqualified?
What about the dedication, or the author's introduction, or the table of contents?
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Old 09-23-2009, 04:19 AM   #130
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What about the dedication, or the author's introduction, or the table of contents?
Who reads those?
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Old 09-23-2009, 04:21 AM   #131
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I reckon the first thing most people read is the title.
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Old 09-23-2009, 07:05 AM   #132
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What about the dedication, or the author's introduction, or the table of contents?
Good morning, Harry.

They may be in the book but they are not in the novel, which, presumably starts after the title page. But then that makes the first word of Moby Dick "Loomings", doesn't it?
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Silly boys, titles are not the book text, merely guideposts, flags, traffic signs.
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Old 09-23-2009, 07:16 AM   #134
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I think I've tried 'Heart of Darkness' about three times. Unable to get past the first couple of pages.
Also agree on Charles Dickens' 'Tale of two cities'.
Two very boring stories.

Classic, I've found, does not equall great (or even good), and I'm glad I'm not the only one with that sentiment around.
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Old 09-23-2009, 07:23 AM   #135
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I just finished reading "Sons and Lovers" and was a bit appalled at the clear evidence of re-writes and all the seams and stitches exposed. I enjoyed the book and understand its place but guess I expect more from something so highly rated as a classic.

Sure there are going to be flaws in any novel, but this one could have used a bit more smoothing/editing....
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