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Title: Angela's Ashes
Post by: Jessie on September 12, 2007, 08:51:38 AM
I'm reading this now.  It's really good.  I guess I'll watch the movie when I'm done.  Anyone ever seen/read it?
Title: Re: Angela's Ashes
Post by: Alice on September 12, 2007, 08:54:54 AM
Both.  Loved it/them.
Title: Re: Angela's Ashes
Post by: Gamplayerx on September 12, 2007, 09:01:01 AM
Neither, but I actually have had this book sitting on the window ledge in my office for about 2 years now. Just haven't brought myself to read it yet.
Title: Re: Angela's Ashes
Post by: Jessie on September 12, 2007, 09:01:16 AM
I love his writing style.  It's very casual, and funny, and just really, really good.  The story is so sad.

I've only gotten so far as the second twin dying.   (small, in case someone wants to read/watch it later)

Title: Re: Angela's Ashes
Post by: Jessie on September 12, 2007, 09:01:37 AM
Quote from: Gamplayerx on September 12, 2007, 09:01:01 AM
Neither, but I actually have had this book sitting on the window ledge in my office for about 2 years now. Just haven't brought myself to read it yet.
I'd highly recommend you pick it up and start reading!
Title: Re: Angela's Ashes
Post by: Beefy on September 12, 2007, 09:12:58 AM
Print is dead.
Title: Re: Angela's Ashes
Post by: dazie on September 12, 2007, 08:54:28 PM
Quote from: Beefy on September 12, 2007, 09:12:58 AM
Print is dead.

Oh, that's very fascinating to me. I read a lot myself.
Title: Re: Angela's Ashes
Post by: Beefy on September 12, 2007, 09:28:59 PM
Quote from: dazie on September 12, 2007, 08:54:28 PM
Quote from: Beefy on September 12, 2007, 09:12:58 AM
Print is dead.

Oh, that's very fascinating to me. I read a lot myself.

I completely rely on you for these things.

:-*
Title: Re: Angela's Ashes
Post by: dazie on September 12, 2007, 09:32:21 PM
*blushes*
Title: Re: Angela's Ashes
Post by: ReBurn on September 13, 2007, 08:13:41 AM
It would have been awkward if I had done it.
Title: Re: Angela's Ashes
Post by: Beefy on September 13, 2007, 10:01:55 AM
Quote from: ReBurn on September 13, 2007, 08:13:41 AM
It would have been awkward if I had done it.

I wouldn't have given you the kissy face.  Maybe more like nerdy face.
Title: Re: Angela's Ashes
Post by: Alice on September 13, 2007, 05:40:56 PM
Quote from: Beefy on September 13, 2007, 10:01:55 AM
Quote from: ReBurn on September 13, 2007, 08:13:41 AM
It would have been awkward if I had done it.

I wouldn't have given you the kissy face.  Maybe more like nerdy face.
He's got enough of that on his own.
Title: Re: Angela's Ashes
Post by: ReBurn on September 14, 2007, 08:36:31 AM
Quote from: Alice on September 13, 2007, 05:40:56 PM
Quote from: Beefy on September 13, 2007, 10:01:55 AM
Quote from: ReBurn on September 13, 2007, 08:13:41 AM
It would have been awkward if I had done it.

I wouldn't have given you the kissy face.  Maybe more like nerdy face.
He's got enough of that on his own.
:loser:
Title: Re: Angela's Ashes
Post by: Alice on September 14, 2007, 08:58:23 AM
Quote from: ReBurn on September 14, 2007, 08:36:31 AM
Quote from: Alice on September 13, 2007, 05:40:56 PM
Quote from: Beefy on September 13, 2007, 10:01:55 AM
Quote from: ReBurn on September 13, 2007, 08:13:41 AM
It would have been awkward if I had done it.

I wouldn't have given you the kissy face.  Maybe more like nerdy face.
He's got enough of that on his own.
:loser:
It's okay!  I happen to think nerdy face = teh hot.
Title: Re: Angela's Ashes
Post by: ReBurn on September 14, 2007, 10:08:02 AM
Quote from: Alice on September 14, 2007, 08:58:23 AM
Quote from: ReBurn on September 14, 2007, 08:36:31 AM
Quote from: Alice on September 13, 2007, 05:40:56 PM
Quote from: Beefy on September 13, 2007, 10:01:55 AM
Quote from: ReBurn on September 13, 2007, 08:13:41 AM
It would have been awkward if I had done it.

I wouldn't have given you the kissy face.  Maybe more like nerdy face.
He's got enough of that on his own.
:loser:
It's okay!  I happen to think nerdy face = teh hot.
Heh. I was actually referring to me.
Title: Re: Angela's Ashes
Post by: manosax on September 14, 2007, 12:29:06 PM
Quote from: Beefy on September 12, 2007, 09:12:58 AM
Print is dead.
I collect spores, molds and fungus
Title: Re: Angela's Ashes
Post by: ursus on September 16, 2007, 08:34:55 PM
Quote from: manosax on September 14, 2007, 12:29:06 PM
Quote from: Beefy on September 12, 2007, 09:12:58 AM
Print is dead.
I collect spores, molds and fungus
Yes, have some.
Title: Re: Angela's Ashes
Post by: manosax on September 16, 2007, 10:07:26 PM
Quote from: ursus on September 16, 2007, 08:34:55 PM
Quote from: manosax on September 14, 2007, 12:29:06 PM
Quote from: Beefy on September 12, 2007, 09:12:58 AM
Print is dead.
I collect spores, molds and fungus
Yes, have some.
That's a big twinki
Title: Re: Angela's Ashes
Post by: Jessie on September 22, 2007, 08:17:18 PM
I finished the book yesterday.  Fantastic.  Just fantastic.  I have to watch the movie now.

Today I picked up two stories by Kafka for my upcoming trip.  I've never read any of his stuff, so I'm looking forward to it.