Category Archives: Books 2009

Books 2009: Julian Barnes – Flaubert’s Parrot

Posted on January 29, 2009 by Karie

Perhaps the real question is not why you read, but how you read. This observation was brought to you from me having finished Julian Barnes’ Flaubert’s Parrot just an hour ago. I was certain I had read the book before … Continue reading →

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Books 2009: Andrew Crumey – Mobius Dick

Posted on January 11, 2009 by Karie

About eighteen months ago I read Scarlett Thomas’ The End of Mr Y. I really enjoyed it and recommended her to several people. I regret doing that now I’ve read several books by her. Earlier I wrote this: I do … Continue reading →

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Books 2009: Gregory Maguire – Wicked.

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Karie

First book read in 2009: Gregory Maguire’s Wicked which is a retelling of “The Wizard of Oz” from the viewpoint of the Wicked Witch. It read a bit like really decent fanfiction in the sense that it subverted canon, told … Continue reading →

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