The copy of TMA (that I finally picked up today) is in an anthology and doesn't have a copyright date. Does anybody have the date this was written? And the...
Today is the official start date for the Ginger Man and I have to confess that I'm ahead of the game. I'm about 3/4 of the way done with the book and can't ...
If you're still reading the Magnificent Ambersons or just haven't commented to the group on it yet, why don't you let us know what you think? There isn't a...
Hello Everyone! <br><br> I am about half way through TMA. I am really enjoying it so far. Lucy makes me laugh. I love the way she is sarcastic with George and...
Before the gets to be less Ambersons opinions, I want to add mine.<br><br>I am a little over two thirds done witht the book and although it is entertaining and...
Nihil brings up an interesting point about the "literary merit" of TMA. <br><br>Can we conclude that Tarkington's TMA just squeaked by as the one-hundredth...
Speaking of, did they give the criteria used in determining the order?<br><br>Having now finished the book, my opinion didn't change. It was a 'fun' book and I...
An idea:<br><br>It seems (to me) that if you look at the list there are some 'mistakes' (why is _Lord of the Flies_ only in the 50s...?). And because I do not...
I just got a copy of "The Ginger Man" from the library today. It looks like an interesting read...<br><br>Although another Donleavy book I ran across looked...
Just one question:<br><br>How did this book make it on the list?<br><br>Hope someone who liked this book can give me their perspective. Also, I did not think...
Hello everyone, <br><br>Since I live on a military base I have no other source of free books than the base libary which didn't have "The Ginger Man". Does...
Hi, all:<br><br>Well, I guess I will make some comments on this book. That's what we are here for, anyway. <br><br>So how do you relate to a book like _The ...
I just finished the Ginger Man and found it very disjointed. It did not flow very easily. I think I could have found some good in Sebastian if only he was not...
Re: disjointed. I wonder if all Donleavy's novels are jerky reads. An earlier message mentioned _The Woman Who Liked Clean Restrooms_. I saw an online review...
My thoughts when reading this book were really about my trying to figure out what was wrong with Sebastian. Obviously he didn't REALLY want to live/behave this...
Is anyone else having a hard time getting into The Ginger Man? I just can't seem to get up the motivation to read this one. I have purchased the book, but seem...
Thanks Terry. I read your previous post, just wondering if anyone else read it or is active in this club anymore???? It's been so quiet. Hope everyone is...
I'm so excited to have stumbled upon this club. I started reading the list last year and everyone thinks I'm crazy. I've lagged on my reading lately and ...
Welcome, to the group. I'm sure you will be very happy here. We are currently reading the Postman Always Rings Twice by James M. Cain and then The Sheltering ...
This book made me feel like a failure at first. The book is on the list, there must be something worthy about it, right? But I couldn't stand it! It was ...
I've just signed up to this group. The list looks daunting, but I think I'll give the books a try! The list is a nice combination of had-to-read, love-to-read,...
Have finished The Postman Always Rings Twice. I liked it very much. A lot easier to read than The Gingerman. Mr. Cain really new his characters well. I am more...
We are currently reading The Postman Always Rings Twice by James Cain. If you look on the left hand side of the club homepage you'll see an intro message from...
I just did a little searching and found this, answering my own question:<br><br><a href=http://educeth.ethz.ch/english/readinglist/cainj/index.html#postman...
Thanks for the link clearing up the question about The Postman Always Rings Twice title. A friend and I were just discussing that last night. Both originally...
