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The End of the Affair
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Exquisite.
This book has been on my currently reading shelf for a long time, and here's why: 6 pages in, I realized this read had potential to knock my socks off. I did not want to be interrupted by telemarketers calling to inform me my car warranty is almost up, the dog barking at whoever farted down the street, or my kid wanting me to be a parent. (CAN'T YOU SEE MOMMY IS READING!?!?!)
So, I made a date with this book. I planned for it. I started drinking coffee at 4 in the afternoon, so I could stay up late. When the rest of my family was snoring, I ran the tub, poured a glass of wine and gave this book the attention it deserved.
I can't say I liked the characters all that much, but I felt the jealousy of Maurice. The conflict, the love, the hate between them resonated somewhere deep in my soul. There were so many lines in this book that had me nodding in agreement, "YES! I have felt that way!" and the whole book would have been underlined had I brought a pen into the tub with me. Instead, I dogeared the hell out of it.
What Graham Greene has written is a triumph. A timeless masterpiece for the tormented souls who dare to love.
This book has been on my currently reading shelf for a long time, and here's why: 6 pages in, I realized this read had potential to knock my socks off. I did not want to be interrupted by telemarketers calling to inform me my car warranty is almost up, the dog barking at whoever farted down the street, or my kid wanting me to be a parent. (CAN'T YOU SEE MOMMY IS READING!?!?!)
So, I made a date with this book. I planned for it. I started drinking coffee at 4 in the afternoon, so I could stay up late. When the rest of my family was snoring, I ran the tub, poured a glass of wine and gave this book the attention it deserved.
I can't say I liked the characters all that much, but I felt the jealousy of Maurice. The conflict, the love, the hate between them resonated somewhere deep in my soul. There were so many lines in this book that had me nodding in agreement, "YES! I have felt that way!" and the whole book would have been underlined had I brought a pen into the tub with me. Instead, I dogeared the hell out of it.
What Graham Greene has written is a triumph. A timeless masterpiece for the tormented souls who dare to love.
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May 9, 2009
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June 24, 2009
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June 25, 2009
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September 30, 2009
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Thanks for the warning, Ben. I see everyone is reading this now... so I'll cave to the peer pressure.
If you like it half as much as I did, you'll be happy with your decision to read it. I do hope you like it, but also want you to express your honest reaction -- no, "Ben loved this, so I'll throw in a extra pity star." None of that mess! Who am I kidding, I know you wouldn't do that....
Bells? Still reading? It took me a day and a half. I'm a pathetic love struck fool.. :(
I have hardly picked up a book all week... crazy busy here. Hope to get to it this weekend.:)
I'm glad you gave it 5 stars... maybe that means I'll love it too!
"What Graham Greene has written is a triumph. A timeless masterpiece for the tormented souls who dare to love." I couldn't agree more.
Nice review, Pole...
BUT I'M FUCKING SICK OF HEARING ABOUT THIS FUCKING BOOK!
BUT I'M FUCKING SICK OF HEARING ABOUT THIS FUCKING BOOK!
You are sick of hearing about this book? I'm calling you. Right now. I'm gonna call you at the 3 am and whisper "the end of the affair" and you are gonna like it!
This book... was pretty decent.Nice review, Bells.
In fact, I don’t advise that you read the introduction to non penguin editions either. I just don’t see how it could be worth the spoiler risk.
Okay, enjoy!