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so-so

Beautiful prose, as always, but ultimately not a satisfying read. Didn't like that ending either. Now I understand why some call his work 'uneven'. This is my least favorite McEwan. #damalong

readingonarainyday, BkClubCare, Brona

Soubhiville Pretty teacup! 8y

Gulfsidemusing @Soubhiville Thanks! One of my favorites 😍 8y

Seshat Nutshell was much better. Very nice teacup. 8y

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Gulfsidemusing @Seshat looking forward to Nutshell... after a little McEwan break😉 8y

BkClubCare Interesting- I have had one friend tell me to avoid Nutshell! @Seshat @Lakesidemusing 8y

Brona Nutshell is one the modern Shakespeare stories. I believe it's Hamlet...as a foetus! Just found a great review in The Guardian that says "Trapped in the womb rather than his dreams, this Hamlet suffers his story in reverse: he wonders if he should be born rather than if he should die." Might not be everyone's cup of tea ?☕️ 8y

Gulfsidemusing @Brona not sure if that's for me... 8y

readingonarainyday Oh boy... I am still yet to start Part 2. 😞 Haven't held a print book in my hands in days. 8y

Gulfsidemusing @readingonarainyday No worries! McEwan's books are short, but far from quick reading. Unfortunately this was not a favorite for me... 8y

readingonarainyday Bummer! That makes it harder to go back to the book. 8y

Gulfsidemusing @readingonarainyday I totally understand (and even encourage you) if you decide not to finish! I much preferred On Chesil Beach, The Children Act, and Atonement. I don't want you to get a bad impression of McEwan. 8y

AvidReader25 @Brona @BkClubCare @Lakesidemusing I've always struggled with McEwan. I've read at least six of his books and it's very hit or miss for me. 8y

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Brona

Amsterdam | Ian McEwan

...the house was a history of an adult life, of changing tastes, fading passions and growing wealth. #damalong

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Brona

Amsterdam | Ian McEwan

Is it too late to join in your readalong @Lakesidemusing ? #damalong

Gulfsidemusing Not at all! @BkClubCare has finished, but we just got home last night & I'm starting part II. I think @readingonarainyday is still reading, too. 😀 8y

Gulfsidemusing Nice cover! I've never seen that one😊 8y

readingonarainyday Yes, I am just starting part 2 as well. We are going on a road trip tomorrow, so we'll see what it does to my reading. @Brona 8y

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Gulfsidemusing @readingonarainyday Road trips are the best!! Where are you guys heading this time? 8y

readingonarainyday @Lakesidemusing Heading to Boone in North Carolina. Going to relax in the mountains this weekend. I just hope it doesn't rain the entire weekend. 8y

Gulfsidemusing @readingonarainyday Fingers crossed for you! 8y

Brona @Lakesidemusing @readingonarainyday @BkClubCare my cover is the 1998 Vintage cover - released in Australia after it won the Booker. I'm very curious about the photo of the Victorian duel on the front & wondering how it will fit into the story. We've been having lots of rain & flooding in NSW too. Hope you're all safe. 8y

BkClubCare I mentioned you in my post today. Hope you are safe - Hurricane Matthew is sending lots of rain but we should be just fine. 8y

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Gulfsidemusing

Amsterdam | Ian McEwan

Maybe a few minutes of reading before another day of exploring Cape Cod? [My bookmark is from Persephone. It matches the endpapers of Heat Lightning by Helen Hull, which I have not read.] #bookmarks #booktober #damalong @RealLifeReading

readingonarainyday, BkClubCare

Bambolina_81 I love Persephone books! I haven't had a new one for ages though 😢 That is a gorgeous view! 8y

Reviewsbylola Amazing view!! 8y

readingonarainyday Yes, gorgeous view! Which part of Cape Cod are you staying in? 8y

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Gulfsidemusing @Bambolina_81 Persephone books are the best!📚😀 8y

Gulfsidemusing @Reviewsbylola I'm loving this place!❤️ 8y

Gulfsidemusing @readingonarainyday We are staying in Chatham. Ventured up to Provincetown yesterday and to Hyannis today. Loving it here, but heading home tomorrow. 8y

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BkClubCare

Amsterdam | Ian McEwan

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Three things: 1) I love how IMcE strings words together. I fall into his books like fluffy pillows and fleece blankets by a fire. 2) The women in this book are minor characters yet they seem to hold all the power. I still have to think about this. And 3) the descriptions of music, thought not my forte (music knowledge), were captivating. Looking forward to discussing this with @Lakesidemusing and @readingonarainyday #damalong

Gulfsidemusing Not much reading on this trip, but we'll be home Wednesday night. High hopes for progress on Thursday! @readingonarainyday 8y

readingonarainyday Wow, I am impressed that you are done. I am only past the first chapter. Being a slow reader, I could be at it for a while. 😀 I love his writing though. Definitely falling in love with it. 8y

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BkClubCare

Amsterdam | Ian McEwan

Ok Brit-Littens, explain exactly what is a grated cheese sandwich?
I'm imagining some kind of shredded cheese with mayo mixture maybe? That would make it spreadable? Thanks
#damalong

MrBook Hmmm, me too. Sounds different. 8y

britt_brooke Sounds like pimento cheese, maybe? 8y

Bookworm-Bobbie It's literally just grated cheese, as apposed sliced cheese, put between two slices of bread. 8y

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BkClubCare Well, huh. @Bookworm-Bobbie , that sounds not that great. And that it might fall out easy! 8y

BkClubCare Oh, and thank you. Also, sounds like a skimpy sandwich for a hotel to pack for a hike... 8y

Bookworm-Bobbie @BkClubCare haha. I actually prefer grated cheese, you get a more intensive flavour when it's grated. Put a bit of mayo in it and you don't have too much escaping either. It is a bit of basic sandwich though. 8y

Laalaleighh @bookworm Bobbie. I'm going to try this haha. 8y

BkClubCare It does sound intriguing, actually. Thanks again! 😊🧀🍞 8y

BethFishReads I always asked for the chutney too when I lived in UK. No mayo tho. *shudder* 8y

BkClubCare Grated cheese and chutney on white bread? @BethFishReads 8y

BethFishReads Usually a bakery roll of some sort. 8y

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readingonarainyday

Amsterdam | Ian McEwan

Yay! Finally starting this book. Two days later than I planned. I hope @Lakesidemusing and @BkClubCare have not finished reading it yet. 😆 #damalong

BkClubCare I'm at the half way mark. I got questions... Am loving the mood and vibe so far and I think, at this point, I am Team Clive. (Plus, I love the name Clive.) I've been tweeting... 8y

Gulfsidemusing I'm only on the second chapter! On an impromptu road trip to Cape Cod now, but brought the book with me. Who knows, I may even read a little 😊 @BkClubCare 8y

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Gulfsidemusing

Amsterdam | Ian McEwan

Two former lovers of Molly Lane stood waiting outside the crematorium chapel with their backs to the February chill. It had all been said before, but they said it again.
"She never knew what hit her."
"When she did it was too late."
"Rapid onset."
"Poor Molly."
"Mmmm."

And so it begins...
#wildfridaynight #hellooctober #damalong

readingonarainyday, BkClubCare, Liberty, Brona

britt_brooke #cheers 8y

MrBook Nice pairing I see here 😎👌🏻 8y

Gulfsidemusing @britt_brooke @MrBook Dreaming Tree Chardonnay #cheers 😊 8y

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BkClubCare And so it begins.❤️❤️ 8y

Posemn Looks like a great start to the weekend! 8y

Gulfsidemusing @Posemn 👍🏻😀📚🍁🍂 8y

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BkClubCare

Amsterdam | Ian McEwan

"A dark tour de force, perfectly fashioned." -The New York Times
Just letting @Lakesidemusing and @readingonarainyday know I am ready. Let my McEwan lovefest continue.
Oscar reluctantly assisting.

Gulfsidemusing 🎉🎉🎉 I'm starting later today (after I write a Germinal blog post!) @readingonarainyday suggested #damalong hashtag. @Brona is reading with us, too! 8y

BkClubCare Oh goodie @Brona !! 🤓📚🍂🚲 8y

readingonarainyday Yay! I am stuck at an auto shop so finishing my current read here. I should be starting Amsterdam tomorrow! #damalong it is! 8y

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