tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post3622543615849415560..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Beginning Bleak HouseJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-91305960369192278892010-09-17T17:21:05.837-04:002010-09-17T17:21:05.837-04:00I've been falling behind on this one because I...I've been falling behind on this one because I am reading the proof of the new translation of Doctor Zhivago. It's quite a challenge splashing between these two works.Matthttp://mattviews.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-51807854979614801462010-09-04T02:29:56.931-04:002010-09-04T02:29:56.931-04:00Good Luck with Bleak House! It, and just about eve...Good Luck with Bleak House! It, and just about every other Dickens novel, has defeated me. I did love the BBC series though.Violethttp://www.still-life-with-books.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-8901637750770352822010-08-30T20:14:33.210-04:002010-08-30T20:14:33.210-04:00I like the idea of reading and listening to a book...I like the idea of reading and listening to a book; on one of the podcasts I listen to, the hosts talked about this and it intrigues me!Marie Cloutierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938166831865436287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-53343346514022812812010-08-29T18:55:28.259-04:002010-08-29T18:55:28.259-04:00Not to change the subject but if you liked Great E...Not to change the subject but if you liked Great Expectations, I recommend Mister Pip! Good luck with Bleak House.Carehttp://bkclubcare.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-14215208347341668662010-08-29T13:02:05.119-04:002010-08-29T13:02:05.119-04:00Have a wonderful time immersing yourself in the wo...Have a wonderful time immersing yourself in the world of Jarndyce v Jarndyce and wonderful characters with fantastic names like 'Lady Dedlock' (LOVE that name!).<br /><br />I must try audio books while I'm doing some knitting one of these days.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-92196137569684446922010-08-29T04:09:06.554-04:002010-08-29T04:09:06.554-04:00Wish I'd seen the post on this when it kicked ...Wish I'd seen the post on this when it kicked off - been meaning to read Bleak House forever! <br /><br />Best of luck with the readalong - hopefully, once all you guys finish, it'll give me enough motivation to finally stop procrastinating and read the classic.anothercookiecrumbleshttp://www.anothercookiecrumbles.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-51653687497422635052010-08-29T00:31:37.561-04:002010-08-29T00:31:37.561-04:00I'm so relieved not to be the only one behind ...I'm so relieved not to be the only one behind on the schedule. I'm hoping to regain that ground this week, but it doesn't look good. <br /><br />I'm very impressed that you're both reading and listening to the book. I'll be interested to read your reports on how that affects your thoughts about it.<br /><br />I look forward to this readalong. It's so nice to have a community encouraging me to soldier on.Jessica (The Bluestocking Society)http://thebluestockings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-51802117926209705582010-08-28T22:57:33.935-04:002010-08-28T22:57:33.935-04:00Read this a few years ago and loved it. Hope you e...Read this a few years ago and loved it. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!dshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616750784052488695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-29203525680693549882010-08-28T15:38:57.064-04:002010-08-28T15:38:57.064-04:00I wanted to join this readalong but didn't thi...I wanted to join this readalong but didn't think I'd have time. Maybe I'll just start a week late and play catch up because I'd really like to read it and was hoping to anyway this year.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-28673983511084401302010-08-28T10:41:26.149-04:002010-08-28T10:41:26.149-04:00I am going to be starting this one late, as I am t...I am going to be starting this one late, as I am trying to make it through Brothers K first.Stephaniehttp://www.reviewsbylola.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-77333552703346412122010-08-28T09:42:22.870-04:002010-08-28T09:42:22.870-04:00I read this book two years ago for a summer class....I read this book two years ago for a summer class. I liked it, but I think if I have the opportunity to re-read without academic pressures, I would enjoy it so much more. Unfortunately, I do not have the time to participate in this read along.<br /><br />I LOVE you process and this it is something that I would like to try as well. Thanks for sharing!Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08414201637917215413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-43008132886147561862010-08-28T06:47:00.054-04:002010-08-28T06:47:00.054-04:00Thanks, Tamara! I tried the combination read/liste...Thanks, Tamara! I tried the combination read/listen earlier this year with Let the Great World Spin and that will probably end up being one of my favorites this year. This method really immerses me in a novel.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-3909292132286876222010-08-28T02:29:33.490-04:002010-08-28T02:29:33.490-04:00I like your approach doing reading and listening. ...I like your approach doing reading and listening. While Im not in a position to pick up any more challenges or readathons, I do like the sound of this dual approach. I've not tried it before, so I'd love to hear your thoughts about it sometime. Good luck with the read.Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14635416571278107397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-67087106890991632852010-08-27T22:21:14.398-04:002010-08-27T22:21:14.398-04:00C.B. James - So true! No wonder Dickens is so wond...C.B. James - So true! No wonder Dickens is so wonderful read aloud. Bleak House is off to a good start.<br /><br />Helen - Not sure what I've done to infuriate WordPress, but I'm spending most of my time in spam folders lately. I think Bleak HOuse is going to be fun!<br /><br />Karenlibrarian - I have to read other books, too, so we'll see how this goes. What usually happens is one book 'wins' and I just have to finish it.<br /><br />Gricel - Summarizing is always difficult for me, but Bleak House seems even harder! It can help me sort out my reaction/feelings though.<br /><br />Frances - I'm enjoying Bleak House, but still hope to join in with your readalongs later this fall.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-51727354195904231352010-08-27T20:19:56.883-04:002010-08-27T20:19:56.883-04:00Good luck! This is so tempting to me but I know I ...Good luck! This is so tempting to me but I know I cannot do it justice right now. And happy to hear you enjoyed Great Expectations as it is my favorite Dickens.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12597485569740436880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-79590701916138619362010-08-27T19:27:09.627-04:002010-08-27T19:27:09.627-04:00Summarizing this novel is such a daunting task! I ...Summarizing this novel is such a daunting task! I had a difficult time trying to come up with a way to explain what was happening when I was writing my reaction.Gricelhttp://things-she-read.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-80351893923827817522010-08-27T16:55:57.201-04:002010-08-27T16:55:57.201-04:00I have the Naxos audiobook version and it's 35...I have the Naxos audiobook version and it's 35 hours! It's 28 discs and the library has it split into two volumes since you theoretically have three weeks to listen to it. I'm not in the car that much so I also listen on my ipod. It's going to take forever since I'm reading other books as well. Oh well, it was written as a serial, so I guess that's okay.Karenlibrarianhttp://karensbooksandchocolate.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-55994187834113329652010-08-27T16:36:21.638-04:002010-08-27T16:36:21.638-04:00Good luck with this. I hope we both enjoy it! I&...Good luck with this. I hope we both enjoy it! I'll look forward to reading your updates. <br /><br />By the way, thanks for letting me know about the comment on my blog. I managed to retrieve it from the spam!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13129403256160928190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-38741339803097087472010-08-27T15:14:48.535-04:002010-08-27T15:14:48.535-04:00I think audio is a perfect way to go with Dickens....I think audio is a perfect way to go with Dickens. In the 19th reading aloud was a common form of entertainment. In fact, Dickens made most of his money, not from sales of books, but from reading scenes from them aloud to paying audiences. <br /><br />Hope you enjoy Bleak House. It's one of his very best.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06906212382849291562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-61532850885181922132010-08-27T14:15:43.587-04:002010-08-27T14:15:43.587-04:00Amanda - My audio version is over 33 hours long, a...Amanda - My audio version is over 33 hours long, and it's one of the shorter ones. Looking forward to the read/listen combination!<br /><br />Mrs. B. - It would be great to have you join in! The 'rules' are pretty relaxed. I hope to watch the BBC production when I've finished.<br /><br />Paperback Reader - Hmm, maybe I should think about watching the episodes as I read along. So far, I think I'm going to love it! BTW, still having trouble commenting on your blog. Don't think there's much either of us can do, but it is still frustrating.<br /><br />Sandy - Oh, I know that feeling! Focus, focus, focus...<br /><br />Darlene - My copy of the book has nearly 1,000 pages, so it's definitely a huge undertaking. Don't think I would have attempted it if I hadn't loved Great Expectations.<br /><br />Joan Hunter Dunn - This would be a perfect holiday read, now that you mention it. I think it will be a story I can just lose myself in.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-72332256095462132682010-08-27T12:27:41.526-04:002010-08-27T12:27:41.526-04:00I really enjoy reading Dickens but have always rea...I really enjoy reading Dickens but have always read them when on holiday so that I have time to wallow and really get into the story. I'll be interested to read your posts...Joan Hunter Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14652041203134127783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-26339855651008116342010-08-27T11:58:39.054-04:002010-08-27T11:58:39.054-04:00Good luck in your read a long. I wouldn't hav...Good luck in your read a long. I wouldn't have minded reading this one - I haven't yet. I'll wait and see your opinion on it before trying. I really enjoyed Great Expectations too!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-27572667678239308312010-08-27T09:56:42.727-04:002010-08-27T09:56:42.727-04:00Maybe it was good I didn't see this readalong ...Maybe it was good I didn't see this readalong until now, because I would have been tempted! What I really need to do is keep my head down and focus!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-27783995730418328052010-08-27T08:54:08.516-04:002010-08-27T08:54:08.516-04:00I read (and loved) Bleak House a number of years a...I read (and loved) Bleak House a number of years ago and "reread" it on audio before my finals; audio definitely works for it although I was a big fan of both formats.<br /><br />A trick I have used in past for big books (which Astrid above has inadvertently reminded me of) is to watch an adaptation but after each episode/installment read up to where it cuts off before reading the next one. Sometimes reading along to someone else's visual interpretation of it helps to manage and understand it.<br /><br />I simply love Dickens though and craving some more of his work. I may reread Great Expectations or plunge right in to The Pickwick Papers.<br /><br />Good luck!Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-293177615170669342010-08-27T08:43:28.098-04:002010-08-27T08:43:28.098-04:00I would love to join this if I can find the time. ...I would love to join this if I can find the time. I saw the mini-series from the BBC a few years ago and it was just brilliant! I went out and bought the book soon after, promising myself I would read it one day after I've had time to forget the plot. I've forgotten a lot now so I'd love to read it soon.Astrid (Mrs.B)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00504736603540947661noreply@blogger.com