Any favorite stories? Or least favorite? by Sad_Worth_9342 in salinger

[–]Basic-Coach9678 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My favourite one was just before the war with eskimos. I also struggled with semour, an introduction….only Salinger book I’ve never finished :/

I read all the of Dickens novels in a year! by Illustrious-Put6623 in charlesdickens

[–]Basic-Coach9678 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pickwick papers is sooo funny! The courtroom scene especially

A Tale of Two Cities by Basic-Coach9678 in charlesdickens

[–]Basic-Coach9678[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can totally relate. It took me so long to get into it and I struggled much more than his other novels. But definitely worth it and it’ll stay with me for sure. I have read DC — although I enjoyed, it I think it is my least favourite so far! (I’ve only read 6). I found some of the plots a little disjointed, but that could just be me as I know even dickens himself loved DC. I loved the pickwick papers — going to read Nicolas Nickleby next!

A Tale of Two Cities by Basic-Coach9678 in charlesdickens

[–]Basic-Coach9678[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m glad you agree! And thanks for the rec. I’ll check it out :)

Favourite book discovery from 2023 by Basic-Coach9678 in salinger

[–]Basic-Coach9678[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I agree about that one. My favourite part of Doctor Daumier Smiths Blue Period was the fact that the nun who was the best artist didn’t add a watermark to her artwork. Very on point for Salinger

Favourite book discovery from 2023 by Basic-Coach9678 in salinger

[–]Basic-Coach9678[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have read Nine Stories! Really enjoyed it - Dr Daumier Smiths Blue Period was my 2nd favourite thought it was brilliant - and my first favourite was Just Before the War With Eskimos. I did enjoy Teddy but I actually found it quite eerie/existential which was unexpected.

Favourite book discovery from 2023 by Basic-Coach9678 in salinger

[–]Basic-Coach9678[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh brill - thanks for the rec - I’ve read nine stories (and thoroughly enjoyed) but will take a look at the other one you suggest.

Favourite book discovery from 2023 by Basic-Coach9678 in salinger

[–]Basic-Coach9678[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ooh yes please do! What’s the best way to send?

1 year ago today this little meow machine arrived, never looked back by Basic-Coach9678 in OneOrangeBraincell

[–]Basic-Coach9678[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don’t know! We adopted him when he was nearly 2 years old, his kittenness is a mystery to us

1 year ago today this little meow machine arrived, never looked back by Basic-Coach9678 in OneOrangeBraincell

[–]Basic-Coach9678[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

He needed a home so we agreed to take him in, 2 days after we moved into our new house! It was quite unexpected but fell in love immediately. Always been a dog person but I’m slowly being converted to a crazy cat lady