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dabbeI can't help but compare Charles and Sebastian's relationship to Gene and Finny's in A SEPARATE PEACE, though this one they're in college, and there's definitely more humor. Pretty much similar time periods as well. And how dumb am I? I had no idea Mr. Waugh pronounced his name as EVE-luhn. I'm thoroughly enjoying this book.3d
Clare-DragonflyI don‘t believe a word anyone says in this book. This is not a complaint.3d
Clare-DragonflyWhy didn‘t Sebastian invite Charles earlier if he wanted him around so badly?! 😂 Also, dunno if Dad is thinking explicitly “hmm, perhaps my son is gay” but I love him commenting that he wouldn‘t turn up at his friend‘s deathbed because the friend‘s wife wouldn‘t like it.3d
KAOI chuckled aloud when I read Sebastian‘s brief letter to Charles actually dated: “I wonder what day it is”—and I thought to myself that I could easily and honestly date my next letter to a friend this same way instead of checking my calendar to give the impression that I have my life under control with an accurate date!(edited) 3d
KAOI‘m enjoying this book too—and am pleasantly surprised by the amount of humor!3d
ElizaMarie@willaful I agree! I think the dad is purposely playing dumb about the $ because he knows his son squandered it away —- I love the dad‘s attitude!(edited) 3d
ElizaMarieSo far the book is pretty funny! These characters!@Clare-Dragonfly I don‘t believe anyone either!!!! All the dramatics!3d
Sparklemn@KAO This was my favorite line of the chapter! 😆3d
lil1inblueI so agree with@bookwormjillk the dinner scenes were uproariously hilarious. I love Waugh's humor!2d
lil1inblue@dabbe You're nailing these comparisons! It's been a while, but I definitely feel hints of A Separate Peace.2d
willaful@KAO yes, that was a hoot... And very Sebastian, I think.2d
So I'm guessing Charles used up the last of his money rushing to Sebastian's bedside? Hmmm.... 3d