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Shelley
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 18, 2003 - 01:31 am: | 
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Just heard about this book called Eden by Olympia Vernon. Can anyone tell me if they've read it? I need to know if it's worth my time? There are so many books I'd like to get to but too little time.
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Carey
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 18, 2003 - 07:25 pm: |
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Hello Shelley
Now this is really a coincidence, Ann just brought that book home today. If you have not purchased it yet, She will probably be done with it in a few days.
Carey |
Anita
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 18, 2003 - 07:57 pm: |
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I loved it! Just completed it today. Heavy on imagery, symbolism, genitalia--trust me, they're characters in the story--and religion. It's "Fifth Born" meets anything by Toni Morrison in that nature and the supernatural play significant roles in the plot. |
Carey
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 19, 2003 - 05:51 pm: |
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Anita
Oh boy, if what you say is true I am really curious to hear what Ann has to say. She's enjoyed most of Toni Morrison, although she's not her favorite but the supernatural thang might....might be a little out of her reading zone. Symbolism, we'll, as you know it sometimes can be so deep that the reader doesn't "get" it but for others it can be a thrill to think that they've figured out the writer and therefore experience a feeling of accomplishment, a sort of added bonus. Anyway, I'm not going to mention your post until she's finished but it's killing me. And religion, well, it's religion *smile*. Thanks for the heads-up.
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Carey
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 19, 2003 - 10:04 pm: |
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Well this didn't take long. It was too much for her. She said It was too Toni Morrison for her taste. She said she didn't understand it and at this stage of her reading she didn't feel like trying. Now for others this may be right up their alley, go for it! I had to laugh when she was telling me because based on what Anita had said I had a feeling this might not be her cup of tea. While I was laughing she said, "no babe I'm for real, this is some far out stuff, read a few pages an you'll see". I told her that I believed her and continued to laugh. I asked her if it was the supernatural aspect of the book that turned her off. She commented that she can do supernatual, and that she loves Due's books but that this was different. Anyway, I'll be keeping an eye on the board to see what others think.
Carey
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Tee C. Royal
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, February 20, 2003 - 11:19 am: |
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Hmmm...well, I just ordered it, but I'm thinking I won't jump straight into it. :-)
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Carey
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, February 20, 2003 - 07:39 pm: |
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And you will probably love it. I think Ann is through with books that require added thinking. I mean she doesn't care for fluff but too much sybolism has never been her game. She read Jazz (I think that's the title) by Toni Morrison but didn't really care for it. So as you all know it's about individual taste and this book could well be a goodie.
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Anita
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, February 21, 2003 - 08:27 am: |
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To be fair Carey, I was also into the book because I am a Southerner. The symbolism and imagery signified pieces of my childhood: the hog killing, the alcoholism, the community ostracism for acts viewed as otherworldly felt like old times. I knew I was in too deep when I said things like, "If that isn't Mr. so-in-so I'll pay you!"
Please tell Ann not to give up. It is an awesome journey with a cup of hot chocolate or tea, peace and quiet, and an open mind. |
Shelley
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, February 21, 2003 - 08:39 pm: |
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Thanks for all the comments. It sounds like an incredible read. I think I will give it a try. I like books that stretch beyond entertainment. |
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