tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243923798905252664.post5813934670275378949..comments2023-10-10T03:58:32.375-07:00Comments on Fingers & Prose: C by Tom McCarthyMelodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08151339860580266808noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243923798905252664.post-7115282251282817932011-01-27T14:02:03.945-08:002011-01-27T14:02:03.945-08:00It's "when", although I'm not su...It's "when", although I'm not sure when "when" will be!<br />Thanks for your explorations. Yes, I'm in Ireland and my celtic roots make me feel at home here. I love it, but I don't know what the future holds in store for me...Emhttp://emeire.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243923798905252664.post-21748981092297266372011-01-27T13:30:06.099-08:002011-01-27T13:30:06.099-08:00I posted my review yesterday. I actually sort of l...I posted my review yesterday. I actually sort of liked it after the first half but I didn't mind decoding it once I got the rhythm of it.Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243923798905252664.post-32659013047192114902011-01-26T19:18:16.007-08:002011-01-26T19:18:16.007-08:00This was my least favorite of the Indie Lit group....This was my least favorite of the Indie Lit group. Like you mentioned in the above comment, I don't think I had the patience for it. Also, after the first one hundred pages I was ready to quit. Actually, I did quit. I may never forgive Ti for talking me into finishing. :-DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243923798905252664.post-8942724269084193572011-01-23T11:18:00.789-08:002011-01-23T11:18:00.789-08:00Parrish, I just went and read your review--nicely ...Parrish, I just went and read your review--nicely done! I really think that my main problem with C is that I didn't have enough patience for the subtlety of the symbolism. It's a book that I think benefits from discussion--at least for me.<br /><br />It was pretty interesting how Sophie was such a huge influence on Serge's life, even though he didn't seem to ever fully realize that, whereas his parents were rather unimportant. You are right, the really clear, bright part were the scenes that had feminine presence. Interesting.<br /><br />This hasn't put me off McCarthy at all. It has kept me thinking about it, which is a quality that I value more than being simply entertained while reading. Is there another book of his that you would recommend?Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08151339860580266808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243923798905252664.post-11568385363382080352011-01-23T07:48:09.467-08:002011-01-23T07:48:09.467-08:00Absolutely loved this book (in fact reviewed it my...Absolutely loved this book (in fact reviewed it myself). Do you think the brilliance & clarity were at points in his life that had such perspective, for example his childhood with his adored sister (she was one bright flame), I loved the prose when he was flying, the descriptions of the opposing combatants were fantastic. I also found the sceance scene funny. Just realised whilst writing this that the "scenes of clarity" seem to be around the points he had feminine presence in his world, could this have any bearing, based on how strong a figure his sister was when he was young & the impact her death had on him. I enjoyed your impressions on the book, even if I didn't agree with them all it gave me another perspective to re-evaluate my own. Thanks <br />Parrish<br />Ps. Would you try another McCarthy, or has this put you off.@parridhlanternhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12793548943992250238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243923798905252664.post-12120722157402278912011-01-22T16:17:02.632-08:002011-01-22T16:17:02.632-08:00Anbolyn, I enjoyed the first part a lot, but it se...Anbolyn, I enjoyed the first part a lot, but it seems that most people feel like it really picks up after the first 100 pages. Although if you've already checked it out a couple of times, you've probably put enough effort into it!<br /><br />Em, I'd love to hear what you think about it if (when?) you read it. (Also, side note, was exploring your blog and see that you were born in Brittany and are living in Ireland--what a great cultural mix!)<br /><br />Wallace, that seems so bizarre to me! I keep hearing things like that about this book though. The only thing I can figure is that C must be a rare treat if you are lover of the experimental and symbolic.Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08151339860580266808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243923798905252664.post-48984163956879176352011-01-22T10:43:14.250-08:002011-01-22T10:43:14.250-08:00Just an interesting side note... one of the very w...Just an interesting side note... one of the very well known, and successful rare book shops near me is selling a first edition of this book. Apparently they think it's going to be worth something. I though that was surprising considering it was JUST released (relatively speaking for a rare books store) and I imagine many people have a first edition.Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03863174371731131344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243923798905252664.post-41067518587069029222011-01-22T10:01:42.855-08:002011-01-22T10:01:42.855-08:00I want to read it, but have no idea if I will like...I want to read it, but have no idea if I will like it. Your review certainly makes it intriguing for me.<br />EmEmhttp://emeire.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243923798905252664.post-26383106291904266022011-01-21T20:32:06.451-08:002011-01-21T20:32:06.451-08:00I've checked this out of the library a couple ...I've checked this out of the library a couple of times, but have only read a few pages. It is definitely not my cup of tea. I don't have the patience to crack the code!Anbolyn (Cousins Read)http://niesaandanbolynread.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com