Book Discussion
Ms. Haiku
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Would anyone be interested in a monthly book discussion. I started one on a different website, but I didn't attend so I don't know if it went anywhere. However, I started one at work, and although the attendance is still small, I think all of the attendees enjoy it. We could discuss books of poetry if you want. As long as the books are available to all of the attendees from different countries it shouldn't be a problem. Anyone interested?
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The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
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Right now, I'm reading The Da Vinci Code and it's not too bad.
EV - St. Louis 7/1/11 ** Tulsa 11/19/12
The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides3/da_vinci_code1.asp
This is just a guide, readers will probably just pop up with questions and answers. Is this all we need, or any other questions? If there is someone out there who has a passionate view of this book one way or the other, feel free to lead the discussion. Of course given the time difference issue there may be many group leaders. Who knows . . .this internet book discussion will be the first for me. :-)
The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
(Angelina Jolie)
The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
And I won't make the same mistakes
(Because I know)
Because I know how much time that wastes
(And function)
Function is the key
Throughout the book we are given the notion that the Grail is a woman, and in the epilogue the Grail is noted as the same woman. However, do you think this is the woman that Jacques wanted Robert to help Sophie find?
The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
The book is a very good yarn IMO, Dan Brown leaves a lot to be desired when addressing his writing. His ideas are interesting and he leaves every chapter in a film style cliff hanger but as far as descriptive writing and scene setting.......it's all hollywood cliche.
Just my opinion though. Now, Anne Rice......she can weave a scene!!!
The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
I think the decision not to go to paperback has nothing to do with the content. Marketing marketing marketing, it's still selling by the boatload. And I don't think grail investigations are very hush hush, (indiana jones?) Da Vinci Code is just popular catholic bashing, another reason why the book is doing so well.
Dan Brown leaves a lot to be despised
I don't want to contribute to a book club reading on fukkin Dan Brown.....what a moron.....but I realise this might reach greater heights yet....so count me in for future book club recommendations.....all being well
EV - St. Louis 7/1/11 ** Tulsa 11/19/12
The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
I could do with some intelligent discussion on any subject
The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
However, if you've got a good book discussion going on and I've read the work in question, I'd like a small spot in the corner, please.
I haven't read the Da Vinci Code. There's something about mainstream popular books that turn me off. Perhaps because they stink.
I tried reading some of those "blockbusters" (John Grisham, Michael Crichton, etc) and found more interesting info regarding the typeface than the story itself. Getting a tooth pulled out is less tortuous than reading one of those authors.
1. As a symbologist, Robert Langdon has a wealth of academic knowledge that helps him view the world in a unique way. Now that you've read The Da Vinci Code, are there any aspects of life/history/faith that you are seeing in a different light?
Bibliobella - In different mass market media (books, movies) I have seen hints of a relationship between Jesus and Mary Magdalene or that Jesus' blood line still survives. I had never even viewed Jesus in that way. I can't say my belief system has been totally changed, but I can be open to the possibility that it could have happened.
What is your answer to the first question?
On a side note - considering the upgrades happening today, this discussion may need to be tabled until tomorrow. We can do the best we can, though.
The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird