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.
Inconsistencies and contradictions indeed, because while many are looking for all the answers to life’s questions it seems that a better approach may be the discomfort of just not having to know it all. Ha!
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.
Inconsistencies and contradictions indeed, because while many are looking for all the answers to life’s questions it seems that a better approach may be the discomfort of just not having to know it all. Ha!