
Starting this 1942 novel. Opening 21 pages are terrific.
Hmm. Does it work? This novel is actually two separate stories in each in a kind of distinct contrast. Chapters alternate. One is a medical student who abandons his career to run off with a married woman. The other is a convict who gets lost during the 1927 Mississippi flood, and finds himself floating alone in a small boat with a woman in labor.
These stories are ok, but really only for Faulkner completists.
#FeelinTheLove
A title with #Roses from my stacks. It‘s been quite a while since I read this one but I‘ve always liked the cover image. 🌹♥️🌹
I‘ve been working through this as i‘ve had time. I might have finally gotten to the point of enjoying it. The first 150 pages were not all that fun.
I love Ellen Gilchrist. I can't even explain why. Her characters are so flawed and I don't think I'd ever want to have a conversation with any of them. Well, not from this book anyway. I get completely invested though.
#Two4Tuesday @TheSpineView Thank you for the tag!
1. Hmm, the forced slow down of it and a walk on a snowy trail when I can.
2. The Sugar Queen, hits all the winter feels. I‘m about ready for a re-read of this one!
Tagging @JenReadsAlot @dabbe @AmyG
“Rule number one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
Several more 5-star reads in November but the tagged book really warmed my heart. #12booksof2024 @Andrew65