Thanks for the link 🔗 to my “Too Much” post! I’m with you on not finding too many things of interest to watch on Netflix. Also, I was laughing at your commentary on Castaway. I could live with Tom Hanks not finding a way of the island so quickly but Helen Hunt moving on was a rung too far!!
I didn’t love “Piglet” and I think you e encapsulated why. The protagonist isn’t so likeable and really, all the characters felt a bit flat to me.
I’m currently reading “A 100 year old man climbed out the window and disappeared” which by title alone intrigued me. I’m about 1/2 though and enjoying it. It’s all shades of Candide in the outrageous things that happen over and over.
I’m already halfway through Nesting which you’d recommended and *loving* it! So good - I can’t turn away from it!
The best book I read in July (and all year!) was the Correspondent by Virginia Evans - I *loved* this book so much. It’s unlike anything I’ve ever read.
Just finished Nesting and *loved* it - Ciara will stay with me forever. I’ve already recommended it to so many people. Thank you so much for the recommendation!
I’m still not finished talking about it! I ended up writing a fullll review which I’m going to post on here! Yes Ciara and even Cathy will be with me for the foreseeable.
Oh I can’t wait to read your full review! I still haven’t talked to anyone that’s read it yet so I’m looking forward to your deep dive. And yes to Cathy too! And Ciara’s sister’s experience of it all too. Such an important story that needs to be told.
Thanks for the link 🔗 to my “Too Much” post! I’m with you on not finding too many things of interest to watch on Netflix. Also, I was laughing at your commentary on Castaway. I could live with Tom Hanks not finding a way of the island so quickly but Helen Hunt moving on was a rung too far!!
It’s so funny rewatching these nostalgic movies. Shouting “that would never happen” over and over feels acceptable!
I didn’t love “Piglet” and I think you e encapsulated why. The protagonist isn’t so likeable and really, all the characters felt a bit flat to me.
I’m currently reading “A 100 year old man climbed out the window and disappeared” which by title alone intrigued me. I’m about 1/2 though and enjoying it. It’s all shades of Candide in the outrageous things that happen over and over.
Enjoyed your newsletter. Thanks for sharing!
I’m already halfway through Nesting which you’d recommended and *loving* it! So good - I can’t turn away from it!
The best book I read in July (and all year!) was the Correspondent by Virginia Evans - I *loved* this book so much. It’s unlike anything I’ve ever read.
I’m so glad you’re enjoying nesting! I’ve not heard of the Correspondent but I’m going to see if my library stocks it!
Just finished Nesting and *loved* it - Ciara will stay with me forever. I’ve already recommended it to so many people. Thank you so much for the recommendation!
I’m still not finished talking about it! I ended up writing a fullll review which I’m going to post on here! Yes Ciara and even Cathy will be with me for the foreseeable.
Oh I can’t wait to read your full review! I still haven’t talked to anyone that’s read it yet so I’m looking forward to your deep dive. And yes to Cathy too! And Ciara’s sister’s experience of it all too. Such an important story that needs to be told.
I’ve seen so much about The Correspondent this week and I’d never heard of it before. I put it on hold at the library.
Can’t wait to hear what you think! I’ve been recommending it to everyone