Cousins

My cousin Leslie left a note in my About page and I thought I would give it a nudge over here in the HOME post!

Here’s what she said…  

Finished Middlesex, and agree with Marjie’s comments…it did take a while to get going. But still enjoyed it. Picked up a few other books and currently working on Bel Canto by Ann Patchett and The Search for Captain Zero by Allan C. Wiesbecker. The second book is on loan from my boss who loves this memoir about an aging surfer searching in south america for a long lost friend…and his surfing experiences along the way. Not much of a surfer myself, but being a So Cal woman, I have experienced the surf culture. Have read 3 of Philippa Gregory’s books and liked The Other Boleyn Girl the best. I was so enthralled by her writing that I went to the library and picked up a few history books about Queen Elizabeth. Philippa’s writing of the history of that time was very accurate. This period of time is fasinating. I have heard that they are going to make a movie of The Other Boleyn Girl…so you better read the book soon. I always prefer to read the book before seeing a movie.

Thanks Cuz Les!   Your enthusiasm (and Lisa’s enthusiasm, too – I’m looking forward to her discussion on this book…) for The Other Boleyn Girl makes me question my lack thereof…   OH, and I know it’s a few posts back but I actually DID read and review it here…   Although, as I re-read my own post/review, I DID give it a high rating.  I did enjoy it;  but whatever race/place I was in for the last 100 pages, I had lost some steam.   I agree with you that PG is an excellent writer of historical fiction and really does incredible research and then weaves this READABLY into her story line without weight and distraction. I would love to be able to write this genre;  it is my favorite.   I am looking forward to reading more from Phillippa Gregory and YES!   I can’t wait for the movie!   Of course, I don’t think hub will share that excitement…    Girls weekend!  let’s meet and go to the Premiere!   it’s an idea….

I read Bel Canto for my KC book club and I enjoyed it more than the rest of that group.    I think I’ll pass on the Captain Search book, or whatever.   I think I will attempt to tackle The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera.   THEN, I have We need to talk about Kevin / Lionel Shriver waiting for me at the library. 

Now, realizing you are my cousin… and I just read Middlesex…    Finished it last night!   (While Mizzou was beating up KU pretty handily.)   I must segue to THAT review:   be watching here for my next post.