tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post1255234005066941511..comments2024-03-07T03:01:03.672-05:00Comments on roses over a cottage door: Between the Acts by Virginia WoolfDarlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-61791734190504838052012-08-05T11:03:29.220-04:002012-08-05T11:03:29.220-04:00I am in awe of your reading history and book colle...I am in awe of your reading history and book collection, Lyn! If we lived around the corner from each other I would be popping by all the time for bookish chats. <br /><br />Thanks so much for your input. I must resist the urge to grab Mrs Dalloway just because it's the one that comes to mind most often. Have a wonderful day, lovely to hear from you!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-13848010140951990252012-08-05T10:42:29.506-04:002012-08-05T10:42:29.506-04:00Her work has quite an intimidating aura surroundin...Her work has quite an intimidating aura surrounding it. I have stood gawking at her front door in Gordon Square without having read anything by her...things had to change! Diving in is good advice, Danielle, and as usual things are never as tough a slog as you anticipate.<br /><br />Summer has been great but waaay tooo hot! Bring on the pumpkin pie, jeans and cosy sweaters.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-84248152297737145612012-08-05T10:35:19.812-04:002012-08-05T10:35:19.812-04:00Hahaha! My only medal would be for Olympic dog wa...Hahaha! My only medal would be for Olympic dog walking so I can relate, Nicola. Funny how we can become such banner-waving sports fans for a brief moment in time. One afternoon last week I lost track of time and was almost late for work...not good at all!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-88198605312135574522012-08-05T00:20:43.373-04:002012-08-05T00:20:43.373-04:00I've read most of VW's novels but I just c...I've read most of VW's novels but I just can't love them. I admire them but I never have any urge to reread. Now, her essays, letters & diaries are another matter altogether! Just wonderful.lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509400868331534237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-76458488765733947472012-08-04T23:24:46.240-04:002012-08-04T23:24:46.240-04:00I've only read a few of VWs books--she definit...I've only read a few of VWs books--she definitely intimidates me, too, but I pretty much just dive in and take from the books what I can. Her essays are very good. I've checked out Orlando from the library as my next classic read, but I am in the middle of the very long (though very excellent) East of Eden at the moment. Hope you're having a great summer! :)Daniellehttp://www.danitorres.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-70302522510913120062012-08-04T18:16:38.068-04:002012-08-04T18:16:38.068-04:00I've never got on with Woolf's novels but ...I've never got on with Woolf's novels but I would like to read her diaries and essays. At the moment I can only squeeze in a few short stories around the Olympics - and I'm not even sporty!Vintage Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05971819409379613967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-83399270944331806422012-08-01T07:10:24.663-04:002012-08-01T07:10:24.663-04:00Good advice. Actually, come to think of it, I was...Good advice. Actually, come to think of it, I was wondering why teachers would assign Woolf to early high school grades but perhaps that's a great time. Get them before any preconceived notions can come into play. Thanks for writing that post that lead to me finally taking the leap! I haven't tried Tolstoy on for size yet...hmmm.<br /><br />LOVING The Heat of the Day...still early days yet with the Olympics to squeeze in but I refuse to believe that Bowen could possibly put a step wrong!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-89574240190284046572012-07-31T18:45:21.746-04:002012-07-31T18:45:21.746-04:00Brilliant review, Darlene! You have no need to be ...Brilliant review, Darlene! You have no need to be afraid - you have already conquered!! Why don't you give To the Lighthouse a bash next - just immerse yourself in it. The language is so beautiful - I'm sure you will love it!<br /><br />I think reading Virginia Woolf is easy as long as you approach her with the right state of mind. I was scared for so long but now I go in just looking to enjoy the language and don't get too worried about understanding it all and I am getting on just fine!<br /><br />So excited to read your thoughts on the Bowen!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-80224041157792730052012-07-31T16:29:53.373-04:002012-07-31T16:29:53.373-04:00Thanks so much for the vote of confidence, Simon! ...Thanks so much for the vote of confidence, Simon! In my quest to develop more meaningful reading skills I have to resist the urge to shelve certain books and tell myself that no one cares whether I finish or not. That sort of behaviour won't get me anywhere, now will it?<br /><br />Hahaha! Then you will have something to thank ME for. Take your time...I'll wait!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-35999787561605451652012-07-31T12:29:47.330-04:002012-07-31T12:29:47.330-04:00What a lovely review, Darlene! It really conveys ...What a lovely review, Darlene! It really conveys your experience with Virginia - I think you may have cracked her, or nearly! Next I'd recommend Jacob's Room (although it doesn't have the same beautiful English-country-house-ness of Between the Acts) or maybe even dipping into her essays.<br /><br />You're definitely making me want to re-read some Woolf. I was lucky enough to start reading her before I realised what a Big Deal she was, so I never really had that fear. Must be tricky to break - I need to break mine of Elizabeth Bowen!StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.com