Presently my wife and I are reading aloud "The Peasants" by Władysław Reymont. He's a Pole who won the Nobel Prize in the 20s and there's a new translation out. There are some long descriptions of nature and weather that are soporific, I have to say, but also some really interesting and well-drawn characters. Overall I'm enjoying it. Decided to give it a try after seeing the recent film with painted animation by the same people who did "Loving Vincent," which you might've seen. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loving_Vincent)
Yes, books are among the best buttresses! Reminds me of a lyric from an old Melanie Safka song, "Wish I could find a good book to live in." When you find one, it's great. Wishing you strength--and more good books!
I'm not sure if I could ever choose just one book to live in! There are so many (and so many I would never want to inhabit as well...). Hope you're reading some good ones too!
I was also unmoved by The Dutch House, but I love some of her other books. Books are truly the best escape and there's usually no hangover afterwards. I'm sorry you're going through way too much. Wishing you strength and more endorphins until that April appointment. :)
Presently my wife and I are reading aloud "The Peasants" by Władysław Reymont. He's a Pole who won the Nobel Prize in the 20s and there's a new translation out. There are some long descriptions of nature and weather that are soporific, I have to say, but also some really interesting and well-drawn characters. Overall I'm enjoying it. Decided to give it a try after seeing the recent film with painted animation by the same people who did "Loving Vincent," which you might've seen. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loving_Vincent)
Yes, books are among the best buttresses! Reminds me of a lyric from an old Melanie Safka song, "Wish I could find a good book to live in." When you find one, it's great. Wishing you strength--and more good books!
I'm not sure if I could ever choose just one book to live in! There are so many (and so many I would never want to inhabit as well...). Hope you're reading some good ones too!
I was also unmoved by The Dutch House, but I love some of her other books. Books are truly the best escape and there's usually no hangover afterwards. I'm sorry you're going through way too much. Wishing you strength and more endorphins until that April appointment. :)
Thank you, Patience! I loved Bel Canto, but none of her other books seem to rise to that level. Although I did enjoy State of Wonder.