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another good read
My son picked this because of the garden title and garden part of the story and sent it for my birthday: The Garden of Evening Mists by Tan Twan Eng. ISBN 978 1 78211 0187 The Japanese-garden aspect is one part of a wonderful story; I raved about it for weeks so J bought me the same author's other book for Christmas (The Gift of Rain) which is nothing to do with gardening but just as gripping. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tan-Twan-Eng/e/B001JP1BFS Enjoy Janet. |
another good read
On Saturday, January 25, 2014 2:44:28 PM UTC, Janet wrote:
My son picked this because of the garden title and garden part of the story and sent it for my birthday: The Garden of Evening Mists by Tan Twan Eng. ISBN 978 1 78211 0187 The Japanese-garden aspect is one part of a wonderful story; I raved about it for weeks so J bought me the same author's other book for Christmas (The Gift of Rain) which is nothing to do with gardening but just as gripping. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tan-Twan-Eng/e/B001JP1BFS Enjoy Janet. I've been wondering about that too, might give it a try. My wife and I have just enjoyed Elizabeth Gilbert's 'Signature of all things' A bit of botanical/biological interest will aid enjoyment. Rod |
another good read
Janet wrote:
The Garden of Evening Mists by Tan Twan Eng. I don't know whether to thank or curse you- the book queue in my smartphone just got longer- and I'm only partway through "Ender's Game," having found out that the book the poorly-rated movie is based on is: Very good. The first of a series of SEVEN! -- Gary Woods AKA K2AHC- PGP key on request, or at home.earthlink.net/~garygarlic Zone 5/4 in upstate New York, 1420' elevation. NY WO G |
another good read
On Sat, 25 Jan 2014 17:18:08 -0500, Gary Woods wrote:
Janet wrote: The Garden of Evening Mists by Tan Twan Eng. This looks like an enjoyable read, and I will seek it out. Thanks, look forward to discovering the author. I don't know whether to thank or curse you- the book queue in my smartphone just got longer- and I'm only partway through "Ender's Game," having found out that the book the poorly-rated movie is based on is: Very good. The first of a series of SEVEN! Having a long book queue is a blessing, no? :) I've been working my way through mine from Christmas, currently on Pelevin's Blue Lantern, and a very likeable story about chickens discovering freedom in (post?) Soviet life. Give it a try. I didn't bother with the movie but had enjoyed "Ender's Game." I wonder, though, if like me you'll get bored with the rest of the series, which while clever lacks the weft of the first. cheers, -E -- Gardening in Lower Normandy |
another good read
Emery Davis wrote:
Having a long book queue is a blessing, no? :) A mixed blessing, I'd say. As long as it doesn't detract too much from the "Honeydo" list, it's O.K. very likeable story about chickens discovering freedom in (post?) Soviet life. Title? Is Aardman going to do a movie? I didn't bother with the movie but had enjoyed "Ender's Game." I wonder, though, if like me you'll get bored with the rest of the series, I'm finding it not as exciting as the first, but still well worth the read...currently on #5 "Ender's Shadow." We now return you to your regularly scheduled gardening, mostly dormant here but for a couple of germinating pots. -- Gary Woods AKA K2AHC- PGP key on request, or at home.earthlink.net/~garygarlic Zone 5/4 in upstate New York, 1420' elevation. NY WO G |
another good read
On Mon, 27 Jan 2014 09:14:05 -0500, Gary Woods wrote:
Emery Davis wrote: Having a long book queue is a blessing, no? :) A mixed blessing, I'd say. As long as it doesn't detract too much from the "Honeydo" list, it's O.K. Heh. very likeable story about chickens discovering freedom in (post?) Soviet life. Title? Is Aardman going to do a movie? Hermit and Six-Toes. Ch. 1 of the Bromfield translation I read is actually available he http://www.worldcat.org/wcpa/servlet/DCARead? standardNo=0811214915&standardNoType=1&excerpt=tru e Sorry about the long link. I do like Pelevin, and Bromfield does an excellent job. The story has been re-released Maybe Jean Luc Goddard could still direct it. Remember "Weekend?" Great film! :) I'm finding it not as exciting as the first, but still well worth the read...currently on #5 "Ender's Shadow." I read the 1st books, not all at once, and then gave up. We now return you to your regularly scheduled gardening, mostly dormant here but for a couple of germinating pots. The funny thing is that, as well as seeds germinating, there's a fuschia putting out new growth, geraniums, roses coming out. One of the early maples will be out in a couple of weeks if it stays warm, which will be disastrous... -E -- Gardening in Lower Normandy |
another good read
"Janet" wrote
My son picked this because of the garden title and garden part of the story and sent it for my birthday: The Garden of Evening Mists by Tan Twan Eng. ISBN 978 1 78211 0187 The Japanese-garden aspect is one part of a wonderful story; I raved about it for weeks so J bought me the same author's other book for Christmas (The Gift of Rain) which is nothing to do with gardening but just as gripping. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tan-Twan-Eng/e/B001JP1BFS The boss is reading that at the moment, says it's a good book although it does go back and forth in time which is a pet hate of hers. -- Regards. Bob Hobden. Posted to this Newsgroup from the W of London, UK |
another good read
On Mon, 27 Jan 2014 09:14:05 -0500, Gary Woods
wrote: very likeable story about chickens discovering freedom in (post?) Soviet life. Title? Is Aardman going to do a movie? Aardman? |
another good read
On Wed, 29 Jan 2014 09:50:32 -0400, me wrote:
On Mon, 27 Jan 2014 09:14:05 -0500, Gary Woods wrote: very likeable story about chickens discovering freedom in (post?) Soviet life. Title? Is Aardman going to do a movie? Aardman? Sorry, just Googled him. Very good. |
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