I don't think I would have ever brought myself or even managed to read this book without this readalong. And it's so much more fulfilling this way - slow reading is so valuable in its gentle trickling way.
I really love the moment of Pierre and his potato. I once had a similar moment with a salami and butter sandwich on an all-day European train trip. The train car only took cash, and I had no cash, so I hadn't eaten anything but a small chocolate bar all day. The porter apparently took pity and brought me the sandwich, and it is still to this day one of the most delicious things I have ever tasted.
Pierre is like someone who has lost their smart phone, and during the act of frantic looking, uncovered a forgotten world of in personal human relationships. The square screen of the cell phone, with its gaudy colors, gives way to Platon, round in both body and word.
I don't think I would have ever brought myself or even managed to read this book without this readalong. And it's so much more fulfilling this way - slow reading is so valuable in its gentle trickling way.
Thanks Claire. It is such an enriching way to read and the book becomes part of your life for a year.
I really love the moment of Pierre and his potato. I once had a similar moment with a salami and butter sandwich on an all-day European train trip. The train car only took cash, and I had no cash, so I hadn't eaten anything but a small chocolate bar all day. The porter apparently took pity and brought me the sandwich, and it is still to this day one of the most delicious things I have ever tasted.
I love this story Lori! Thank you for sharing.
Love the story Lori!
Some difficult chapters this week but once again a great summary of them. Thank you Simon.
Omg “death’s door” is literally in this section. How did I not see it.
Oh, yes! Andrei was literally at death's door. Thank you for pointing that out. I missed it entirely ; -)
Pierre is like someone who has lost their smart phone, and during the act of frantic looking, uncovered a forgotten world of in personal human relationships. The square screen of the cell phone, with its gaudy colors, gives way to Platon, round in both body and word.