tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914227.post5986998492598052864..comments2023-10-19T20:24:30.761+08:00Comments on Orpheus Sings the Guitar Electric: CHALLENGE | Signing up for R.I.P. IIIdarkorpheushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02565452271408221461noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914227.post-75269693784728344122008-09-07T04:21:00.000+08:002008-09-07T04:21:00.000+08:00I don’t think I want to know what you believe it m...I don’t think I want to know what you believe it may be suggestive of.<BR/><BR/>And of course the fabulous library that Eco creates reminds me of my favorite labyrinth library from Jorge Luis Borges - the Library of Babel. I also love that Eco named his blind librarian after Borges.Moohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04047967028947315214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914227.post-60491955144893614822008-09-07T02:17:00.000+08:002008-09-07T02:17:00.000+08:00Laurie - Let's read "Asylum" together and compare ...<B>Laurie</B> - Let's read "Asylum" together and compare notes. <BR/><BR/>If I get to finish it.<BR/><BR/><B>Moo</B> - Can I say how much I like your handle? "Moo" - it's so suggestive.<BR/><BR/>Oh yes - the labyrinth library in the Name of the Rose is just so grand. A place of learning and secrets, and only the librarian and his apprentice know the secrets - it's like the library is run by Sith lords!darkorpheushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02565452271408221461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914227.post-43227291231969889122008-09-07T01:50:00.000+08:002008-09-07T01:50:00.000+08:00I enjoyed Asylum and Name of the Rose is a classic...I enjoyed Asylum and Name of the Rose is a classic! I just loved the library. I am looking forward to your reviews and hearing more about your adventures in Dubai.Moohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04047967028947315214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914227.post-79192089174368854062008-09-06T13:27:00.000+08:002008-09-06T13:27:00.000+08:00Asylum is on my list too- it sounds so deep, dark,...Asylum is on my list too- it sounds so deep, dark, and psychological that I'm dying to dive into it.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09997422474037368373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914227.post-44279481337745956482008-09-03T21:11:00.000+08:002008-09-03T21:11:00.000+08:00Quixotic - Welcome back. If you're visiting all th...Quixotic - Welcome back. If you're visiting all the RIP people then it's going to take a while, so no worries. :)darkorpheushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02565452271408221461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914227.post-7721026978250673252008-09-03T16:52:00.000+08:002008-09-03T16:52:00.000+08:00Name of the Rose is a great book, love Umberto Eco...Name of the Rose is a great book, love Umberto Eco.<BR/><BR/>I haven't read the others but they sound interesting!<BR/><BR/>I haven't stopped by here in an absolute age, so I have no idea what's going on with you - hope you're doing ok! When I'm done with RIP list commenting then I will try and stop by to catch up with your posts. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914227.post-79528643183753786222008-09-02T20:54:00.000+08:002008-09-02T20:54:00.000+08:00Nymeth - *Shhh* There was a job as a copy-writer I...Nymeth - *Shhh* There was a job as a copy-writer I almost wrote in to apply. Thankfully, I didn't. Not with my proof-reading skills here!<BR/><BR/>I want to hand-carry my HUGE vegetarian cookbook. Let's see who's going to stop me at the customs. Heh! ;p<BR/><BR/>Name of the Rose - I think I might only get around to it on the plane. So, mid September?darkorpheushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02565452271408221461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914227.post-72936007706133158992008-09-02T03:35:00.000+08:002008-09-02T03:35:00.000+08:00I had a typo in my comment too :P *gaveI did smile...I had a typo in my comment too :P *gave<BR/><BR/>I did smile, a bit sheepishly at that. But you know, I'm sure they've seen much weirder things.<BR/><BR/>About The Name of the Rose, that's tempting. When do you think you'll get to it?Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914227.post-12150437641838887962008-09-01T22:47:00.000+08:002008-09-01T22:47:00.000+08:00Doc - If my luggage do get laidover, I'm going to ...Doc - If my luggage do get laidover, I'm going to work in my Nikes and jeans. If my boss complains, I will ask if he prefers me going barefooted and wearing newspapers.<BR/><BR/>Never read Straub. Don't think I will try at the moment.<BR/><BR/>Stefanie - Cool. I hope I can find the time to get to Harwood though.<BR/><BR/>Rhinoa - Thanks. Wish me luck that work and the heat of Dubai will not kill me.darkorpheushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02565452271408221461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914227.post-56777940378737441342008-09-01T17:21:00.000+08:002008-09-01T17:21:00.000+08:00I'm glad you signed up for this challenge. I look ...I'm glad you signed up for this challenge. I look forward to your reviews as I haven't read any of your pool.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914227.post-71077351970372290332008-08-31T07:59:00.000+08:002008-08-31T07:59:00.000+08:00Yes, I liked Ghost Writer. I didn't think it was t...Yes, I liked Ghost Writer. I didn't think it was the best book ever, but it is creepy and an enjoyable and worthwhile read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914227.post-63823406596153748672008-08-31T06:05:00.000+08:002008-08-31T06:05:00.000+08:00room for clothes and shoes... a messenger bag... t...room for clothes and shoes... a messenger bag... that way you have them with you in case your backpack gets laid-over somewhere.<BR/><BR/>ever read floating dragon by peter straub?Doc Martianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05362026969730034890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914227.post-33579832091210759522008-08-31T03:09:00.000+08:002008-08-31T03:09:00.000+08:00Stefanie - Thanks. :)I may never get to finish the...Stefanie - Thanks. :)I may never get to finish the books, but one can try, right?<BR/><BR/>The Name of the Rose has been on my Must Read Pile for years. I keep starting on it - and getting distracted. I love the premise - and all those literary allusions in the story. <BR/><BR/>You liked Ghost Writer, yes? I hope it's going to be good too. Otherwise it's going to be a lot of effort bringing it into Dubai!<BR/><BR/>Nymeth - Oops. Just realised there's a typo in my post. Okay - amended. ;p<BR/><BR/>They gave you a look? Did you smile back at them? Best way to respond, I think.<BR/><BR/>Oh boy - I just tried packing all the books into my messager bag with my laptop - and the only one that I really might have to hand-carry is the gigantic vegetarian cookbook. Or maybe the hardcover copies of Herodotus and The Idiot I want to bring over.<BR/><BR/>If anyone stare, I'll just grin.<BR/><BR/>Want to read Name of the Rose with me? :)<BR/><BR/>Courtney - Thank you. It's a modest list. Under normal circumstances it will be a longer list. One good thing is they are all from the existing stash - so no buying of books for the challenge!darkorpheushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02565452271408221461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914227.post-41108586622384447422008-08-31T01:46:00.000+08:002008-08-31T01:46:00.000+08:00Wow, what a great list of books. I'm adding them t...Wow, what a great list of books. I'm adding them to my list as well. I wasn't sure if I would be participating in this challenge but I HAVE to get back into reading and this seems like a good place to begin...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914227.post-15675096877142201082008-08-31T01:43:00.000+08:002008-08-31T01:43:00.000+08:00"If need be, I will hand-carry the books onto the ..."If need be, I will hand-carry the books onto the plane. What are they going to about it?"<BR/><BR/>I did that when I was coming back from the UK...hand-carried 4 books :P They have me a Look, but nothing was said.<BR/><BR/>The Name of the Rose, good choice. I've wanted to read that for some time.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914227.post-68695923733987498392008-08-30T21:09:00.000+08:002008-08-30T21:09:00.000+08:00Glad you are able to join! Name of the Rose is a g...Glad you are able to join! Name of the Rose is a good book and Ghost Writer is quite enjoyable. I have not read Aslyum. It sound perfect though :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com