Very sad news that this well loved author has dementia, which has developed far enough now that it prevents him from working any more. I've yet to read any of his books, but they've all been on my list for some time now.
http://www.guardian....career-dementia
Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Started by lynnski, Jul 09 2012 09:25 PM
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Posted 09 July 2012 - 09:25 PM
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Posted 10 July 2012 - 06:12 AM
OMG, Lynski, you are in for such a treat. 100 Years of Solitude is till in my top 5 favourite books of all time.... magical realism all the way.
His autobiography is stunning, he has lead a wonderful life. So sad to hear of his decline into dementia....
http://www.nobelpriz...arquez-bio.html
http://www.onread.co...-Marquez-87444/
His autobiography is stunning, he has lead a wonderful life. So sad to hear of his decline into dementia....
http://www.nobelpriz...arquez-bio.html
http://www.onread.co...-Marquez-87444/
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Posted 10 July 2012 - 12:41 PM
OMG, Lynski, you are in for such a treat. 100 Years of Solitude is till in my top 5 favourite books of all time.... magical realism all the way.
His autobiography is stunning, he has lead a wonderful life. So sad to hear of his decline into dementia....
http://www.nobelpriz...arquez-bio.html
http://www.onread.co...-Marquez-87444/
Very sad that such a wonderful writer has developed this dreadful condition. Maybe we should all choose one of his books to read and discuss?
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Posted 10 July 2012 - 04:49 PM
Very sad that such a wonderful writer has developed this dreadful condition. Maybe we should all choose one of his books to read and discuss?
An amazing man and an excellent writer. His books have given me many hours of pleasure.
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Posted 30 July 2012 - 08:56 PM
I have myself a copy of 100 days... Anybody wanna book club it with me?
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Posted 30 July 2012 - 10:52 PM
I have myself a copy of 100 days... Anybody wanna book club it with me?
Sure, lynnski. I'll order it for my kindle.
Give me a shout and maybe harper will join in too.
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Posted 31 July 2012 - 03:24 PM
Happy to re-read anything of his. What are we choosing?
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Posted 31 July 2012 - 09:56 PM
Think it's your favourite, harper, 100 days of solitude.Happy to re-read anything of his. What are we choosing?
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Posted 02 August 2012 - 04:01 PM
Think it's your favourite, harper, 100 days of solitude.
Sure is! I'm about 10 pages in
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Posted 05 August 2012 - 11:11 AM
I would love to join you all. I'll order the book tomorrow.
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Posted 05 August 2012 - 10:39 PM
I have myself a copy of 100 days... Anybody wanna book club it with me?
So harper, Snow White, me and you, lynnski.
How were you thinking we should take it forward? Apart from reading the book
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Posted 05 August 2012 - 10:45 PM
Should we discuss it chapter by chapter, or just once we've all finished it?
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Posted 06 August 2012 - 08:54 AM
Ok boring but I think we shoiuld start with Love in the time of Cholera and then review the whole book. Whadda you think?
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Posted 06 August 2012 - 10:17 AM
Ok boring but I think we shoiuld start with Love in the time of Cholera and then review the whole book. Whadda you think?
100 days was the book lynnski suggested way back as she had started reading it, harper. I ordered it from the library but no sign as yet so I've now bought it on Amazon.
I think the question was how do we approach the group - discuss one chapter at a time or whole book?
Maybe we could follow up with Love in the time of Cholera and give Marquez intensive attention? We could compare the books.
I read pretty quickly so happy to read the whole book and discuss - once it's in my hands.
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Posted 06 August 2012 - 12:38 PM
Cool. I'll dig my copy oot the attic.
How long are we giving ourselves to read it?
FWIW, I think 100 Years of Solitude would lead itself quite well to a chapter by chaper check in...
How long are we giving ourselves to read it?
FWIW, I think 100 Years of Solitude would lead itself quite well to a chapter by chaper check in...
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Posted 06 August 2012 - 07:36 PM
Right then, chapter by chapter it is. Shall we start a new topic for the discussion or just keep this one going?
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Posted 07 August 2012 - 03:23 PM
This'll be a first for me but if I can get the book in the library then I'll give it a go.Right then, chapter by chapter it is. Shall we start a new topic for the discussion or just keep this one going?
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Posted 07 August 2012 - 04:41 PM
This'll be a first for me but if I can get the book in the library then I'll give it a go.
That's great, CL. All the lassies.
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Posted 09 August 2012 - 11:56 AM
That's great, CL. All the lassies.
Is it women only? I could join in.
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Posted 09 August 2012 - 06:02 PM
Is it women only? I could join in.
Very welcome, rory.
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