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A story about "Kafka on the Shore"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Crantini_Violet) — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 13:08:42 GMT

by Haruki Murakami

I started reading this book a couple of weeks ago, mostly in the subway and I’ll be honest, I wasn’t sure and still am not…but now I still wanna go a little further before letting it go. The problem is that I took it out at the library and someone asked for it so I can’t renew it for now. :(

Why I gave up consuming "The Cider House Rules"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Crantini_Violet) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 04:20:46 GMT

The Cider House Rules

by John IRVING

No chemistry between us…I have to move on… :(

Addictive (rated 5 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Crantini_Violet) — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 23:33:38 GMT

L'ombre du vent

by Carlos Ruiz Zafón

Quatrième de couverture
Dans la Barcelone de l’après-guerre civile, “ville des prodiges” marquée par la défaite, la vie est difficile, les haines rôdent toujours. Par un matin brumeux de 1945, un homme emmène son petit garçon – Daniel Sempere, le narrateur – dans un lieu mystérieux du quartier gothique : le Cimetière des Livres Oubliés. L’enfant, qui rêve toujours de sa mère morte, est ainsi convié par son père, modeste boutiquier de livres d’occasion, à un étrange rituel qui se transmet de génération en génération : il doit y “adopter” un volume parmi des centaines de milliers. Là, il rencontre le livre qui va changer le cours de sa vie, le marquer à jamais et l’entraîner dans un labyrinthe d’aventures et de secrets “enterrés dans l’âme de la ville ” : L’Ombre du Vent. Avec ce tableau historique, roman d’apprentissage évoquant les émois de l’adolescence, récit fantastique dans la pure tradition du Fantôme de l’Opéra ou du Maître et Marguerite, énigme où les mystères s’emboîtent comme des poupées russes, Carlos Ruiz Zafon mêle inextricablement la littérature et la vie.

Mon opinion
J’ai complètement adoré ce livre et j’ai embarqué dès les premières pages. Comme le mentionne le quatrième de couverture, on y retrouve plusieurs histoires qui s’emboîtent et de nombreux liens se font tout au long de l’histoire. Le genre fait penser à un thriller psychologique historique. Il y a beaucoup de personnages mais ce n’est pas trop compliqué de se retrouver et les chapitres sont bien séparés et pas trop long à lire. Une fois la lecture commencée, j’avais beaucoup de difficultés à le lâcher et la fin du livre fait qu’on ne veut plus arrêter…ce qui a fait que je me suis couchée tard hier soir. J’ai été très surprise du dénouement du roman. Je vous le conseille fortement.

Quelques citations
“L’un des pièges de l’enfance est qu’il n’est pas nécessaire de comprendre quelque chose pour le sentir. Et quand la raison devient capable de saisir ce qui se passe autour d’elle, les blessures du coeur sont déjà trop profondes.” p. 49

“Personne n’y connait rien, ni Freud ni elles-mêmes, mais c’est comme l’électricité, pas besoin de savoir comment ça fonctionne pour recevoir une secousse.” [à propos des femmes] p. 120

“[...] la femme désir l’opposé de ce qu’elle pense ou déclare, ce qui, à bien y regarder, n’est pas si terrible, car l’homme, comme nous l’enseigne monsieur de La Palice, obéit, au contraire, aux injonctions de son appareil génital ou digestif.” p.175

“Quelqu’un a dit un jour que se demander simplement si on aime est déjà la preuve qu’on a cessé d’aimer [...]” p.232

“[...] un étranger nous voit tels que nous sommes et non tels qu’il veut croire que nous sommes.” p.233

“[...] l’art de la lecture meurt de mort lente, que c’est un rituel intime, qu’un livre est un miroir où nous trouvons seulement ce que nous portons déjà en nous, que lire est engager son esprit et son âme, des biens qui se font de plus en plus rares.” p.632

Why I recommend "Inside Out"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Crantini_Violet) — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 17:44:29 GMT

Inside Out

by Emmy Rossum

This album was quite a surprise. I really loved it. Emmy Rossum has an amazing voice. She reminds me a little of Imogen Heap.

A review of "Grow Up and Blow Away"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Crantini_Violet) — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 17:43:23 GMT

Grow Up and Blow Away

by Metric

This album is different from other Metric albums. It’s much more ballads. I’m still not sure if I really like it or not.

A story about "Speak for Yourself"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Crantini_Violet) — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 21:14:41 GMT

Speak for Yourself

by Imogen Heap

I absolutely love this album. I keep listeling to it over and over without running tired. Imogen has a angelic voice and it’s just so peaceful. I highly recommend this album!

Why I gave up consuming "Anais Nin: A Biography"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Crantini_Violet) — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 01:04:14 GMT

Anais Nin: A Biography

by Deirdre Bair

I guess I’m not in the mood for biographies.

Why I gave up consuming "City"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Crantini_Violet) — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:51:32 GMT

City

by Alessandro Barrico

I’m completely lost…it’s not that the characters aren’t interesting…it’s mostly that I can’t follow them. I do not want to put the extra effort to understand. I’m giving up on Alessandro Barrico.

Harry Potter and the goblet of fire (rated 4 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Crantini_Violet) — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 22:42:20 GMT

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Book 4)

by J. K. Rowling

The book was very good. It took me quite a long time to read it all because I was a little unmotivated to finish it since, having seen the movie, I knew hot it endend. I was quite pleased with the ending of the book since it gives out more details than the movie. I’ll have to see it again. Now, I have to read the fifth and sixth tome before the seventh tome.

Poop litterature (rated 2 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Crantini_Violet) — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 01:34:47 GMT

Running with Scissors: A Memoir

by Augusten Burroughs

It was painful but I’ve finished it. Why did I torture myself? I guess it’s by principle since I bought it. Have I known it would be this painful, I would’ve watched the movie or taken the book at the library.

I guess I’m not cut out for teenage angst litterature. I had also read The Catcher in the Rye and I didn’t like it either. First of all, the poor boy is very disturbed as are all the members of the family. These disturbing details of his teenage life lead us nowhere…they do not put us into context with the purpose to explain further actions. The ending is quite ordinary. Of course it’s a memoir and there is the possibility of there being no big surprising ending but I just couldn’t wait to finish it. There is no purpose. When I read a book, I have expectations…that I’ll get something out of reading the book. The book hasn’t lived up to my expectations.

There is also a controversy around the book since the actual “Finch” family is arguing that this book is in no way similar to the life Augusten Burroughs lived when with them. The article was printed in the January 2007 edition of the Vanity Fair. It get us thinking to always stay cautious when reading a memoir.

Why it's taking me forever to finish consuming "Running with Scissors: A Memoir"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Crantini_Violet) — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 03:20:58 GMT

Running with Scissors: A Memoir

by Augusten Burroughs

I found the book…can’t remember where. Having trouble reading it…I feel like it’s a waste of my time. Of course, it’s entertaining but I feel like I could be doing better things than this. Anyways, I’ll finish it since I’ve got 2/3 of it done. It’s actually my bath reading.

Why it's taking me forever to finish consuming "Running with Scissors: A Memoir"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Crantini_Violet) — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 13:43:04 GMT

Running with Scissors: A Memoir

by Augusten Burroughs

I’ve lost the book. I actually can’t find it. Last week, I cleaned my room and must’ve put it somewhere very safe. So until I find it, I’m moving on.

A story about "PostSecret: Extraordinary Confessions from Ordinary Lives"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Crantini_Violet) — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 21:30:29 GMT

PostSecret: Extraordinary Confessions from Ordinary Lives

by Frank Warren

My best friend gave me the book for Christmas. Wanna know the funniest thing? I got her the same thing. Minds that think alike.
This book gives us all hope that what we think makes us weird is actually pretty common for a lot of people. This project gives the opportunity to people to express themselves by taking weight of their shoulders and letting them express their creativity.