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Charterhouse of Parma
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Reading this now. Anyone have some thoughts on this?Originally Posted by dopey
It was recommended to me recently. Nothing else to say, really. The person recommending it though it was fantastic.
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I love Stendhal. "The Red and the Black" is my favourite of his works, but I do have a big spot saved for "The Charterhouse of Parma". What do you think of it so far? I read the book quite a number of years ago so the plotline isn't as vivid in my mind. I do remember being immensely entertained by the unintentional idiot, Fabrizio, who inspired my skype username. I don't know what else to say really except that Stendhal's protagonists are all simultaneously lovable and loathsome leaving you anxiety-ridden and hoping they'll make it through all right. Also, the Duchess is awesome.
Your post has reminded me of this wonderful book and now I feel I must find my copy and read it again.
Your post has reminded me of this wonderful book and now I feel I must find my copy and read it again.
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I love Stendhal. "The Red and the Black" is my favourite of his works, but I do have a big spot saved for "The Charterhouse of Parma". What do you think of it so far? I read the book quite a number of years ago so the plotline isn't as vivid in my mind. I do remember being immensely entertained by the unintentional idiot, Fabrizio, who inspired my skype username. I don't know what else to say really except that Stendhal's protagonists are all simultaneously lovable and loathsome leaving you anxiety-ridden and hoping they'll make it through all right. Also, the Duchess is awesome.Originally Posted by The Snob
Your post has reminded me of this wonderful book and now I feel I must find my copy and read it again.
I find it a languid read. Enjoyable, but not compelling.
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I meant P.Originally Posted by Manton
That was my guess, but as I am not up on Standahl's entire output I wasn't sure if you were referring to something else.
You really found Charterhouse riveting? As in - this is so exciting I don't want to put it down as I need to know what happens next? Not me. I like reading it while I am reading it, but give it no thought when I am not.
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That was my guess, but as I am not up on Standahl's entire output I wasn't sure if you were referring to something else.Originally Posted by dopey
You really found Charterhouse riveting? As in - this is so exciting I don't want to put it down as I need to know what happens next? Not me. I like reading it while I am reading it, but give it no thought when I am not.
It gets very exciting when he goes to jail. I read it ten years ago, so my memory may be off.
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