tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6600022529355932646.post242542406217734631..comments2024-01-29T10:10:55.378+00:00Comments on Bibliofreak.net - A Book Blog: Reading Plan: August 2011Matthew Selwynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00723650905588749638noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6600022529355932646.post-24361410358225237432011-08-03T20:38:47.174+01:002011-08-03T20:38:47.174+01:00I suspect any demeaning was done in the translatio...I suspect any demeaning was done in the translation rather than the original sentiment, although who wouldn't want to be cuddly? I have a feeling I'm probably going to enjoy it, although if it's Murakami-bonkers I might not make it through.<br /><br />You're always saying intelligent stuff, like <i>Why don't we install tamprolines in the library?</i> or <i>Pegasus was just a spunky pervert really.</i> - If that's not advert enough for your blog then I don't know what is!Matthew Selwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00723650905588749638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6600022529355932646.post-21842003194406662502011-08-03T13:58:42.949+01:002011-08-03T13:58:42.949+01:00I liked "The Unconsoled", although somet...I liked "The Unconsoled", although sometimes I did find it a struggle. I think referring to Ishiguro as "cuddly" demeans him rather, it's different in structure but definitely felt like his writing. Once I realised that there wasn't a plot to speak of, I really got into the way it was constructed and I can't say I was ever disappointed. I can only imagine it would have been a nightmare to write, and takes some serious courage to be so surreal and unexplained. <br />But then, I do quite like books where nothing happens...<br /><br />And thanks for the advertisement - now I feel under pressure to say something intellectual every so often!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6600022529355932646.post-29711339213572125882011-08-02T19:00:16.469+01:002011-08-02T19:00:16.469+01:00I'll let you know (electronically or straight ...I'll let you know (electronically or straight into your ears one lunch time) once I get through it. I've just realised how bloomin' enormous it is though, so it might be some while.<br /><br />On <i>The Unconsoled</i>, what did you think? I read one commentary that suggested it was an attempt by cuddly, old Kazuo to ingratiate himself with the cool post-structuralists and be a bit edgy. I've also read plenty that suggest it's unreadable, pretentious rubbish. On the other hand, John Self likes it, and he has a good name so we should probably just listen to him. <br /><br />For anyone who isn't me or Kim (colesk) why not check out her blog, what harm could it do? <a rel="nofollow">http://postgradpanopticon.wordpress.com/</a>Matthew Selwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00723650905588749638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6600022529355932646.post-91561054534611761842011-08-01T15:35:43.328+01:002011-08-01T15:35:43.328+01:00I heard a little of Franny Moyle's "Const...I heard a little of Franny Moyle's "Constance" on Radio 4 (Book of the Week/Woman's Hour?) and it was very interesting - although that may have something to do with radio. Would be interested to know what you think of it, especially as I only heard a twenty-minute excerpt.<br />Also, any thoughts on "The Unconsoled" are welcomed, as I'm not sure I ever got my head around it...<br />Enjoy your busy reading schedule!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com