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And Holls, I'm in the same boat. I have always stayed as far away from early American lit as possible. Hopefully an aggressive re-read will change that. I have only just begun but I am really enjoying the stream of consciousness style that I have never really appreciated. It's already making me want to go back and read some Joyce.
If I may have a vote, I vote for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest over Fear & Loathing for June. It's from the same era, it's a similar style, and in my opinion it's a much better book (not to mention film).
Beyond that, though, the first three choices are truly excellent.
If I may have a vote, I vote for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest over Fear & Loathing for June. It's from the same era, it's a similar style, and in my opinion it's a much better book (not to mention film).
Beyond that, though, the first three choices are truly excellent.
The Electric Kool Aid Acid Test is superior to both in my opinion if we are going to go in that direction.
If I may have a vote, I vote for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest over Fear & Loathing for June. It's from the same era, it's a similar style, and in my opinion it's a much better book (not to mention film).
Beyond that, though, the first three choices are truly excellent.
Agreed. One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest is incredibly moving.
The "buy the ticket, take the ride" theme of F&L seems perfect for 'Roo month... but that's just my two cents' worth.
This was going to my logic too(although not so eloquently put, couldn't find the right words). I'm a total sucker for anything Hunter though. And I'm getting my way in May so I'm just going to stay out of it. Anything works for me.
I am keeping a running list of books people mentioned. A week before the new month, I will give everyone who participates in the Current Month the chance to vote between 2 selections, and will post the winner, and next book of the month. June will always be a special month.
I read fast, but in consideration for others, I set it at a month for timing. We can adjust as we go forward or as conversation dictates.
Post by thebigbuddha on Apr 5, 2012 9:14:05 GMT -5
Fans of "The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test" should watch the recent documentary "Magic Trip." I watched it a few months ago at IU and it was a great movie. It was nearly a decade before seeing it that I read Tom Wolfe's book but seeing a lot of the footage they used took me back to specific parts of the book. And now that I'm writing about it, I think I may need to re-read it even if it doesn't become an official inforoo book club choice.
I finished up "Crash" by J.G. Ballard yesterday so I could start reading Huck Finn on my Kindle. As I already mentioned, I owned it for years in paperback and never picked it up. I'm only 3% in and I'm pleasantly surprised by how funny and engrossing it already is.
Ok, so hopefully most people have finished the book by now. Even if you have not, I think it is time to jump into discussion. What did everyone think? I am always struck by how different the read is every time I go back to the book. Lets kick off talking time!
The dialogue in this book is harder than I thought it would be. You Southerners have an advantage 'cuz I reck'n dah's jis' how y'all talk.
I talk just like this! How did you know?
Also, I'm in. I just saw this thread but I think I can get a reread done on time.
It is a fast read. As for dealing with the language, pro tip: read it out loud until you are comfortable with it. It makes it much easier if you sound it out.
Post by billypilgrim on Apr 17, 2012 22:18:07 GMT -5
Does anyone have an annotated version? I want to know what "mullet-headed" and "tan the Old Harry" mean. I know a "towhead" as a very blonde child. Are they tying the raft to little blonde children? If someone can answer these questions for me I will "raise whoop-jamboreehoo."
Does anyone have an annotated version? I want to know what "mullet-headed" and "tan the Old Harry" mean. I know a "towhead" as a very blonde child. Are they tying the raft to little blonde children? If someone can answer these questions for me I will "raise whoop-jamboreehoo."
Tan the Old Harry: I have no clue? I would guess it's like saying, "I'll tan your hide." As in, how my Grandmaw would warn us before she beat our asses with a hickory. Which she still threatens to do in her 80s.