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Rituals | Cees Nooteboom

#ReadwithMrBook This #1001 book was my read for the January challengeā€”a book with a one word title. @MrBook

Liz_M I liked this novel quite a bit (right book, right time). What is the background oviedo in your photo? It's intriguing! 5y

arubabookwoman @Liz_M I mostly liked it but found it at first hard to get into. I found many of his observations and phrases to be original and well put. The background in the photo is just the cover if my book journal which I leaned Rituals up against. I didn't notice how cool it looked til after I posted. 5y

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arubabookwoman

Rituals | Cees Nooteboom

Inni Wintrop, main character in this book, is a bit of a mihilist. #ReadingEurope2020 @BarbaraBB The Netherlands

BarbaraBB What do you think of the book? I didn‘t enjoy it very much. 5y

arubabookwoman @BarbaraBB I didn't love it, and I had a hard time getting into it. But there were many phrases and observations that were original and well-put. Some of the subjects-art collecting, the tea ceremony--I found interesting. I didn't care for the character of Inni. So slightly more than so-so, barely a pick. 5y

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arubabookwoman

Rituals | Cees Nooteboom

Is life really over at 40?

Lynnsoprano Heck, no!!! 5y

Chab256 Jesus, I hope not!! 5y

merelybookish Im screwed! 5y

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Crazeedi 40 is YOUNG my dear!! 5y

arubabookwoman @Lynnsoprano @Chab256 @merelybookish @Crazeedi When I was 40, I thought the entire world was open to me. My youngest child was born when I was 40. Now approaching 70, I have to admit to feeling a few limitations, but only physical, not mental. I'm not going to climb Everest, but I could learn Mandarin, or learn to play the mandolin if I wanted. 5y

Lynnsoprano @arubabookwoman I absolutely agree! At 68 I know I have physical limitations, but I don‘t feel old. When I retired, my doctor said retirement was fine as long as I didn‘t let my brain turn to mush. I‘m not letting that happen, and Litsy helps. 5y

kspenmoll 40 is young! I have to chime in here- I also had my son 3months shy of 40š. Agree with @Crazeedi @Lynnsoprano @Chab256 @merelybookish - working with HS students keeps me young! (edited) 5y

arubabookwoman @kspenmoll My oldest child is 12 years older than my youngest. When I took my youngest to preschool, I used to look at the other moms and feel like I'd really let myself go. Then I'd go to parent's night at the H.S. for my oldest and think, "Oh, here are my people."? 5y

Crazeedi @arubabookwoman @kspenmoll @Lynnsoprano @merelybookish @Chab256 I finished my college degree at 45! I can say the world was wider for me then than when I was 25. We all agree the 60s are still young(ish!) . Yes the aches and pains grow but so does the wisdom and knowledge and excitement of learning! 5y

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Dulcinella

Rituals | Cees Nooteboom

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Excellent book. One of #1001books. The novel shows how different people in different places and times use rituals... to make up for the loss of old values? To have some assurances in life? Lots of questions after this thought provoking book. If you want an easy and quick read, I would not take it, but if you‘re in for some difficult questions, go for it! #3/275 books

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