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2the9s said: Fucking great. They really are insane arnt they? The "pre-emptive" strike on Iraq was just the thin edge of the wedge. When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading. | |
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I wonder if there will be a revolutionary breakthrough at da end dat has all the women in this book strip nekid and dance around da streetz screaming 'f*ck you muthaz!!!' Cause a part of me still findz it crazy dat in this day and age (well around the time era this book was set, which wasnt an awful long time ago, especially if u put in retrospect what western culture has become over da last say 50 years!!) how many people are fighting their freedoms. I mean fine, yeah, have your beliefs- if thats what you truly want- but certainly you would think a discussion-group on western literature is actually an advantage to their kind, as an 'eye-opener' to a certain part of the world dat has a large degree of dominance in da world. Da same way we might learn a lil more about them and their culture. Ofcourse their culture isn't like our culture. SO i guess i'm being hypocritical.  Okay, let me ponder more...  No hablo espanol,no! 
Pero hablo ingles..ssii muy muy bien... 
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Lleena said: Can this thread be a sticky!?
Yes, this thread should be a sticky. It is an org community thing and will be ongoing, on this book at least, for a few weeks. Come on mods, sticky this baby up!  When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading. | |
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bkw said: Lleena said: Can this thread be a sticky!?
Yes, this thread should be a sticky. It is an org community thing and will be ongoing, on this book at least, for a few weeks. Come on mods, sticky this baby up! Co-sticky!  | |
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lilmissmissy said: I wonder if there will be a revolutionary breakthrough at da end dat has all the women in this book strip nekid and dance around da streetz screaming 'f*ck you muthaz!!!'
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bkw said: 2the9s said: Gripe away!  My two major gripes with her writing are: 1. She jumps quite suddenly in time, so that sometimes you are wondering whether she is talking about now, 1979 or 1997. You eventually work it out but I feel she could be more clear. 2. Her failure to use parenthesis when relating conversations that seem to be direct quotes. I find I get lost in some of those block paragraphs where it is difficult to work out who said what without re-reading it (maybe I'm just thick). I noticed that, and couldn't decide whether it was a bad thing or not!! I think it has potential to confuse the reader, however at da same timez i felt maybe she was doing it to make is sound like she is having a one-sided conversation with us as readers in as far as her narration goes. Maybe that's her idea of a memoir in oppose to a novel which depicts a true story? Who knowz!! No hablo espanol,no!
Pero hablo ingles..ssii muy muy bien...
"Come into my world..."
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2the9s said: lilmissmissy said: I wonder if there will be a revolutionary breakthrough at da end dat has all the women in this book strip nekid and dance around da streetz screaming 'f*ck you muthaz!!!'
 No hablo espanol,no!
Pero hablo ingles..ssii muy muy bien...
"Come into my world..."
Missy Quote of da Month: "yeah, sure, that's cool...wait WHAT?! " | |
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2the9s said: bkw said: Yes, this thread should be a sticky. It is an org community thing and will be ongoing, on this book at least, for a few weeks. Come on mods, sticky this baby up! Co-sticky! YEAH!!! STICKY!!! No hablo espanol,no!
Pero hablo ingles..ssii muy muy bien...
"Come into my world..."
Missy Quote of da Month: "yeah, sure, that's cool...wait WHAT?! " | |
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STICKY THIS BABY NOW!!  When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading. | |
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althom said: Are we suppose to be reading the book now?
 I'm with Althom...are we supposed to be reading now...is there a deadline (my ? not althom's...I need just lil' structure...or guidance....thanks!  | |
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piscesglenn said: althom said: Are we suppose to be reading the book now?
I'm with Althom...are we supposed to be reading now...is there a deadline (my ? not althom's...I need just lil' structure...or guidance....thanks! There is no deadline. Some have started it already but quite a few havn't yet, especially thos that are awaiting it on order or are finnishing other books. When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading. | |
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bkw said: STICKY THIS BABY NOW!!
Stick it up! | |
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Lleena said: bkw said: STICKY THIS BABY NOW!!
Stick it up! Yeah!  When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading. | |
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bkw said: piscesglenn said: I'm with Althom...are we supposed to be reading now...is there a deadline (my ? not althom's...I need just lil' structure...or guidance....thanks! There is no deadline. Some have started it already but quite a few havn't yet, especially thos that are awaiting it on order or are finnishing other books. Thank you most much...as I am having a little trouble getting the book but making it the mission this weekend!  | |
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If this is not going to be a sticky will a moderator kindly explain why?
Many thanks. When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading. | |
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bkw said: If this is not going to be a sticky will a moderator kindly explain why?
Many thanks. I'm curious too.  | |
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 I wanna join! .....I wanna join!!
Got any 'Key Stage-3' books for me  I'm dead keen me
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Lleena said: bkw said: If this is not going to be a sticky will a moderator kindly explain why?
Many thanks. I'm curious too. Yep, u can count me on dat No hablo espanol,no!
Pero hablo ingles..ssii muy muy bien...
"Come into my world..."
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senik said: I wanna join! .....I wanna join!!
Got any 'Key Stage-3' books for me I'm dead keen me
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piscesglenn said: bkw said: There is no deadline. Some have started it already but quite a few havn't yet, especially thos that are awaiting it on order or are finnishing other books. Thank you most much...as I am having a little trouble getting the book but making it the mission this weekend! Hi pisces! Yeah there's not reall a deadline, but Lleena and I have been discussing a need for some kind of structure, especially since people are actually buying the book. We don't want this to be a wasted effort. But maybe we should start taking suggestions. Should we do a thread for each chapter or something? Wait for everyone to actually purchase it? I don't know. These things need to have a flow, but I think a structure of some kind would be an incentive to people. | |
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2the9s said: piscesglenn said: Thank you most much...as I am having a little trouble getting the book but making it the mission this weekend! Hi pisces! Yeah there's not reall a deadline, but Lleena and I have been discussing a need for some kind of structure, especially since people are actually buying the book. We don't want this to be a wasted effort. But maybe we should start taking suggestions. Should we do a thread for each chapter or something? Wait for everyone to actually purchase it? I don't know. These things need to have a flow, but I think a structure of some kind would be an incentive to people. There are like 3 or 4 main chapters in accordance to da books the women are reading if i recall correctly- thread by chapter is an excellent idea No hablo espanol,no!
Pero hablo ingles..ssii muy muy bien...
"Come into my world..."
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Also, if anyone has expressed an interest but didn't receive a response or anything either here or by Orgnote, please Orgnote me or Lleena.
Why? I don't know. Just to get a head count and make sure nobody is feeling left out or anything. Lurkers? You interested? Hit me up! | |
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lilmissmissy said: There are like 3 or 4 main chapters in accordance to da books the women are reading if i recall correctly- thread by chapter is an excellent idea agree!VOTE....EARLY | |
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DiminutiveRocker said: lilmissmissy said: There are like 3 or 4 main chapters in accordance to da books the women are reading if i recall correctly- thread by chapter is an excellent idea agree!1st..book available on Amazon for less than $10 paper back (just another method of getting the book)
Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books by Azar Nafisi "In the fall of 1995, after resigning from my last academic post, I decided to indulge myself and fulfill a dream..." (more) List Price: $13.95 Price: $9.76 & Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. See details You Save: $4.19 (30%) Availability: Usually ships within 24 hours from Amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/gp/...eader-link | |
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piscesglenn said: DiminutiveRocker said: agree!1st..book available on Amazon for less than $10 paper back (just another method of getting the book)
Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books by Azar Nafisi "In the fall of 1995, after resigning from my last academic post, I decided to indulge myself and fulfill a dream..." (more) List Price: $13.95 Price: $9.76 & Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. See details You Save: $4.19 (30%) Availability: Usually ships within 24 hours from Amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/gp/...eader-link Yes! And please be aware that Amazon also has a link to where you can buy used copies of the book if the price is an issue! I have had nothing but good experiences buying used books from Amazon and I buy a LOT of books! | |
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DiminutiveRocker said: lilmissmissy said: There are like 3 or 4 main chapters in accordance to da books the women are reading if i recall correctly- thread by chapter is an excellent idea agree!2nd...Ideas/Suggestions as suggested by 2the9s There are 4 full chapters ~ 80 - 100 pages each, not including the epilogue. I like the idea of chapter threads....good idea My only other thought is to set deadlines for purchase and chapter reads. This would allow for kinda free flow...but ensure that everyone has an opportunity to contribute and keep a steady "conversation" going about the book. That might be just enough structure. Thoughts?
I am ordering the book tonight from Amazon as I need to order a couple of other things!!!! I love book reading ~ PISCESGLENN a happy  | |
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By the chapters seems a good idea. When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading. | |
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althom said: Hey watch it althom...correct = PROUD
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