Current Read

Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Catch 22 proving difficult...

Hi all ,
Well our latest book choice is proving to be a bit tricky for two reasons. The first is that we've had trouble sourcing the books and some members are concerned about the lack of time remaining to read the book before our next meeting. But NEVER FEAR, even if you've only read part of the book by the meeting your opinion is sought and valued. So come and have your say!

The second reason is that IT'S COMPLICATED! What a lot of characters and sub plots to absorb! I'm attempting the book for the second time and am DETERMINED to get through it this time, but it takes concentration. I feel like keeping a list of characters and story threads in a notebook to help, but that feels too much like homework, and reading should be fun....
So if you too are struggling with this one - rest assured you're not alone.
I have the book on MP3 if anyone would like to listen to it on their ipod.
See you all at our Feb meeting,
Deidre

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Started Catch 22 today - read 3 chapters and love it so far. Had to read it for Leaving or Matric or somesuch and have virtually no recollection of it. I could never have appreciated then Yossarian's letter editing techniques. So far it's a joy.
Maggie XXXX