tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6367682155970735252.post7558788472415582874..comments2024-01-30T20:59:06.397-08:00Comments on Man Book Club: No Fries With our FreedomUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6367682155970735252.post-65797716977550467132011-04-28T10:35:58.003-07:002011-04-28T10:35:58.003-07:00Paul...as noted in my email earlier this week, som...Paul...as noted in my email earlier this week, someone did actually finish "Self Comes to Mind". It just took a little longer than usual.<br />To all...isn't this a book forum, not a pick on "fill in the blank" forum. It's the book man, it's the book.<br />Andrew, one comment missing from your take was "where did the title come from?" In the round house discussion that followed dinner, and a lot of drinking, didn't we decide that the characters craved freedom only to find themselves alone and reaching back for the binds of the relationships that carried them through life. Much like our rants at one another disguise our greater desire to be part of the group.<br />GeorgeGeorgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01661865311712429445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6367682155970735252.post-42587838635816841512011-04-27T22:11:12.095-07:002011-04-27T22:11:12.095-07:00Andrew:
First, I readily admit that "The Ter...Andrew:<br /><br />First, I readily admit that "The Terminator" is my online moniker (me being Paul). So? If the limit of my fantasy roleplay is to use this name on our forum, I'm sure it pales in comparison to whatever persona you may create and use online for whatever nefarious or adult purposes.<br /><br />Regarding your attempt at debate (I thought you were a lawyer?): First point -- I do show up frequently. Sadly could not make the last time, but think my attendance record is pretty good. Second point around putting my cards on the table: either this is an attempt at sarcasm, or you haven't noticed my opinion that misogynism is a critical shared attribute of this group. Third point -- I wasn't blaming John for the Damasio book. I've already done that so much that he won't hang with me anymore. I was referring to various other impenetrable books past and future.<br /><br />Hey, didn't Stan or someone suggest we could put on the list only books we've read? Would have prevented a couple clinkers.The Terminatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08066236686596709415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6367682155970735252.post-34967265136496632192011-04-27T13:37:08.364-07:002011-04-27T13:37:08.364-07:00How come I always get dragged into these rants? Do...How come I always get dragged into these rants? Do ya'll have any understanding how frail & sensitive I am? <br />It seemed as though everyone enjoyed this novel.Though I do think it was well written, the story itself blows! I, personally, disliked it, the characters and the plot (if there was one). I recommend he reads more Penthouse Forum to improve his erotica writing skills. I could have read to the halfway point and gave it an appalling score but out of respect for my fellow bookman and to prevent me from gouging my eyes out, I chose the high road by returning the book prior to chapter "2004" and proceeded to my bar where I sucked down a manhattan and contemplated my turn at the bat while tossing darts. Cheers gentlemen and see you in a couple of weeks.DDFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11533120752798725040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6367682155970735252.post-22322470766165914812011-04-27T09:53:30.115-07:002011-04-27T09:53:30.115-07:00Behold! The Terminator strikes again! As usual, h...Behold! The Terminator strikes again! As usual, his real name is withheld, but what a bold moniker he (Paul) uses when browbeating us for our craven voting, questionable book selections, poor character summaries, et cetera. <br /><br />I suggest the following to The Terminator: First, show up. Second, akin to my suggestion to Dan in his post of Apr 25, put your cards on the table and let us know where you stand on the issues you raise. Third, if you want to blame John for his dense unreadable tome by Damasio, then call him out by name. He is your brother-in-law, after all!<br /><br />Now, getting back to Rastaman Stan, let me remind you of that timeless comment you made while holding the Talking Stick: "Franzen is as verbose as I am." If you don't like the characters, then share your sentiments with The Terminator. But if, at p. 325, you are simply tiring of Franzen's lack of restraint, then imagine how we feel!andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12017834763548542404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6367682155970735252.post-7188301243513834102011-04-27T06:20:18.576-07:002011-04-27T06:20:18.576-07:00I wish I had been there for this "discussion&...I wish I had been there for this "discussion", as there is both good and bad news in the crew's reaction to the book. Good news: y'all are finally appreciating, nay, accolading (how's that for a verb?) a book that, as Andrew points out, isn't about plot, it's just about twisted characters, with the usual dose of misogynism. Who needs a story when you have angst? Bad news: you don't explicitly recognize the faults of these characters, but in your post are extremely vague about their faults. Remember, it's just possible that someone besides us may read this stuff (we never did have Winfield by after he graciously offered to join us -- what up with that?).<br /><br />In any case, you need to explain -- are these people interesting yet repellant because they watch "American Idol" or because they drown puppies?<br /><br />It's time you were clear about our group pathology.<br /><br />I also note that you now hide the scores on the site, requiring an additional click to view. Some will claim this is due to the increasing number of books we've rated. I think it's to hide the shame of certain people who have foisted dense unreadable tomes upon us.The Terminatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08066236686596709415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6367682155970735252.post-47322409457676524602011-04-26T20:47:48.034-07:002011-04-26T20:47:48.034-07:00You were there, Rastaman Stan, and so you know I d...You were there, Rastaman Stan, and so you know I do not lie. The rating was honestly come by, even though I did NOT revise your score upwards, as you might recall asking me to do, you revisionist historian. If extreme old age is addling your memory, I forgive you. Otherwise, time to set aside your impatience with novels longer than comic books and finish reading Freedom. Save it till you've turned the last page, homeboy!andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12017834763548542404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6367682155970735252.post-76169638062961446662011-04-25T22:41:34.816-07:002011-04-25T22:41:34.816-07:00I am currently on page 325. it's really not ge...I am currently on page 325. it's really not getting much better. Sorry but I WANT to forget these characters, and I can't believe the book made top 5. Andrew, I detect more voting irregularities.<br /><br />But I do agree that Larry's cuisine was exceptionally acceptable and not the least bit anti-constitutional. hahara sta mahnnoreply@blogger.com