tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post7016188533882126555..comments2023-08-20T07:42:52.010-05:00Comments on Trish's Reading Nook: Middlesex - Jeffrey Eugenides: A ReviewTrish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-18138870349668929322007-09-30T21:31:00.000-05:002007-09-30T21:31:00.000-05:00There is no clear reason why he refers to his brot...There is no clear reason why he refers to his brother as "chapter eleven" but it probably has to do with bankruptcy and his problems with money. I had the same question, though!!Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-42670342508597123512007-09-25T11:17:00.000-05:002007-09-25T11:17:00.000-05:00Why does he refer to his brother as "Chapter Eleve...Why does he refer to his brother as "Chapter Eleven"?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-65153280085141021222007-09-08T22:35:00.000-05:002007-09-08T22:35:00.000-05:00Bookgal - Yes, I think that was my thing as well--...Bookgal - Yes, I think that was my thing as well--wrong mood. I'll be interested in what you have to say about the book...Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-35339620526374893882007-09-07T21:31:00.000-05:002007-09-07T21:31:00.000-05:00I just finished this for the Book Awards Challenge...I just finished this for the Book Awards Challenge. I'm not sure how I felt about the ending. I'm wondering if I wasn't in the right mood for it.BookGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05137723640145816276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-8316322142899197882007-08-09T15:10:00.000-05:002007-08-09T15:10:00.000-05:00I loved this book. Like you, I would have shorten...I loved this book. Like you, I would have shortened it a bit, but Calliope WAS the goddess of epics right? LOL!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630459404574301299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-55382756855372412412007-08-09T07:08:00.000-05:002007-08-09T07:08:00.000-05:00CJ - I hope you like it. Its definitely my kind o...CJ - I hope you like it. Its definitely my kind of reading!<BR/><BR/>Alyson - you made some good points. The subject matter *is* delicate, and I think that Eugenides handled everything with ease and eloquence.<BR/><BR/>Nymeth - thanks for the recommendation! I really liked the movie, but thankfully its been so long since I've seen it that I don't think it would taint my reading of the book (as sometimes reading books after watching movies does).<BR/><BR/>Soleil - Thanks for popping by! His writing really captivated me and I will certainly be looking for more. I like dark things as well...<BR/><BR/>Kate/Susan - My suggestion would be to just keep reading. I started it around Christmas time, but had to put it down after the first chapter because I couldn't give it enough attention. The second time I picked it up (last month), I was able to give it more attention but not enough--but I still really enjoyed the book. Thanks for stopping by.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-4325554449111865712007-08-08T21:14:00.000-05:002007-08-08T21:14:00.000-05:00Thanks for visiting my site and commenting! Middl...Thanks for visiting my site and commenting! Middlesex is my book club's choice for the coming month, and I've just started it. I have very mixed feelings about it going into it, so I'm hoping I'm going to come around as most everyone seems to with this book! Thanks for a great review.Kate/Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05228379030721852042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-83909307816803813262007-08-06T23:37:00.000-05:002007-08-06T23:37:00.000-05:00ditto what nymeth said. i read the book and love...ditto what nymeth said. i read the book and loved it. what can i say? i like dark books but his writing is beautiful and elegant and it hits you at the core.soleilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06912665327917655751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-60058896258972962462007-07-23T15:21:00.000-05:002007-07-23T15:21:00.000-05:00I have read the Virgin Suicides, yes. It's another...I have read the Virgin Suicides, yes. It's another favourite of mine. If you liked the movie, then I think you'll like the book too - it's one of the best adaptations I've ever seen. Sofia Coppola captured the essence of the book perfectly. <BR/><BR/>The writing is absolutely beautiful, and there's a little difference in the ending that makes the whole thing even more tragic. I really recommend it.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-37153090402574266262007-07-23T12:16:00.000-05:002007-07-23T12:16:00.000-05:00Trish --I can definitely understand what you mean ...Trish --<BR/><BR/>I can definitely understand what you mean about this book seeming long at points, but I have to agree with Nymeth that Eugenides is deals with a topic that can be so touchy with immense delicacy. <BR/><BR/>I think one reason why it can seem tough to get through is that it really does get the reader thinking -- about issues like coming to terms with one's true identity.alethe16https://www.blogger.com/profile/05676420104053302832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-67896692925642716432007-07-23T11:58:00.000-05:002007-07-23T11:58:00.000-05:00I think I've just bumped this one up on my list. ...I think I've just bumped this one up on my list. Not that I have any sort of organized list. But, it's part of my Book Awards list and I've been pondering what to read next. You both have helped me decide. Thanks.<BR/><BR/>cjhCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07798965643027904154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-16187216745127914902007-07-23T11:48:00.000-05:002007-07-23T11:48:00.000-05:00Yes, I agree that his writing is very graceful. H...Yes, I agree that his writing is very graceful. He wrote with such conviction that I really believed he was Calli--it was hard for me once the switch was made to Cal to think about him as a boy.<BR/><BR/>Have you read Virgin Suicides? I saw the movie years ago, but I've always wondered about the book.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-36833667621137812902007-07-23T06:43:00.000-05:002007-07-23T06:43:00.000-05:004.25 is still not at all a bad rating, though! I c...4.25 is still not at all a bad rating, though! I can understand wishing it was shorter if you have little time. I read it at a good time, during Summer break, so if anything I wished it was longer still!<BR/><BR/>One of the things I love about Jeffrey Eugenides is how he writes about delicate things like sexuality with such elegance and grace. What he writes is never shocking or tasteless, but always very vulnerable and human.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.com