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Jane - sounds really interesting. I'll pick it up this weekend and let you know what I think.
I've heard Amor en Los Tiempos de Colera is another great book. Haven't heard of the other titles though.
Thanks for all the suggestions, those should keep me busy for the next couple of weeks.
I've heard Amor en Los Tiempos de Colera is another great book. Haven't heard of the other titles though.
Thanks for all the suggestions, those should keep me busy for the next couple of weeks.
FYI fiesta del Chivo
This is a FICTIONALIZED version of the assassination of Trujillo. Not to be confused with total facts. It is my understanding that Llosa may be sued for plagiarism by an author who wrote a nonfiction account. Can't remember his name right now. I have read the nonfiction and will try to find the title and author when I get home tonight.
This is a FICTIONALIZED version of the assassination of Trujillo. Not to be confused with total facts. It is my understanding that Llosa may be sued for plagiarism by an author who wrote a nonfiction account. Can't remember his name right now. I have read the nonfiction and will try to find the title and author when I get home tonight.
Gee, it seems like we have hijacked this thread and turned it into a literary corner. Allow me to spit out my opinion before we are steered back to the OP.
Magical Realism (I don't know if this is the correct translation for the "Realismo M?gico" movement) had its greatest representative in Garc?a M?rquez. 100 A?os de Soledad is his indisputable best book, he went downwards after that. I find his books entertaining at best. Isabel Allende is just another child of the movement, but her books are nowhere near the quality of 100 A?os de Soledad, not even near the quality of Garc?a M?rquez's "lesser" books. Her books are so feminine and sugary that I am sure she can cause cavities. Of course, if I don't have a new book in my bathroom for my "literary" moments while sitting in the throne, Allende's books are more than adequate.
La Fiesta del Chivo is only a good book insofar as it satisfy our morbid curiosity for the darkest sides of Trujillo. What we don't know it's filled by the fertile imagination of the author. IMHO Vargas Llosa is at his best in El Elogio de la Madrastra. It is a book I enjoyed tremendously. Many people will disagree, I am sure. But I am sick, what can I say.
Ok, now we may go back to the OP
Magical Realism (I don't know if this is the correct translation for the "Realismo M?gico" movement) had its greatest representative in Garc?a M?rquez. 100 A?os de Soledad is his indisputable best book, he went downwards after that. I find his books entertaining at best. Isabel Allende is just another child of the movement, but her books are nowhere near the quality of 100 A?os de Soledad, not even near the quality of Garc?a M?rquez's "lesser" books. Her books are so feminine and sugary that I am sure she can cause cavities. Of course, if I don't have a new book in my bathroom for my "literary" moments while sitting in the throne, Allende's books are more than adequate.
La Fiesta del Chivo is only a good book insofar as it satisfy our morbid curiosity for the darkest sides of Trujillo. What we don't know it's filled by the fertile imagination of the author. IMHO Vargas Llosa is at his best in El Elogio de la Madrastra. It is a book I enjoyed tremendously. Many people will disagree, I am sure. But I am sick, what can I say.
Ok, now we may go back to the OP
Books, books, books.
I just got a fresh delivery from Amazon:
"Feast of the Goat" and "Quisqueya la Bella", both in English (and I have the feeling Quisqueya La Bella is where tiger gets all his stuff from) I'll find out very soon.
On its way also, "Why Cocks Fight": Dominicans and Hatians struggle for the island. This one by Michele Wucker promises to be good.
We could start a book report thread later on.
I just got a fresh delivery from Amazon:
"Feast of the Goat" and "Quisqueya la Bella", both in English (and I have the feeling Quisqueya La Bella is where tiger gets all his stuff from) I'll find out very soon.
On its way also, "Why Cocks Fight": Dominicans and Hatians struggle for the island. This one by Michele Wucker promises to be good.
We could start a book report thread later on.
Ok, I couldn't resist
1. LIVING ARRANGEMENT? 2 bedroom apartment, although that could change soon. Santo Domingo.
2. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? Webster's dictionary, my spelling be bad!
3. WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? My mouse?
4. FAVORITE BOARD GAME? Monopoly, for real stakes
5. FAVORITE MAGAZINE? Wired
6a. FAVORITE SMELL? A woman who knows how to wear perfume. Salmon comes a close second
6b. LEAST FAVORITE SMELLS? A woman who doesn't know how to wear perfume. Bad feet!
7. FAVORITE SOUND? The printer on a credit card machine. It's approved.
8. WORST FEELING IN THE WORLD? Not hearing the printer on the credit card machine.
9. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU THINK OF WHEN YOU WAKE UP IN THE MORNING? Check to make sure my dream hasn't become reality.
10. FAVORITE COLORS? Blue
11. HOW MANY RINGS BEFORE YOU ANSWER THE PHONE? All depends on caller ID.
12. FUTURE CHILD'S FIRST NAME? Have absolutely no idea.
13. WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS IN LIFE? Waking up in the morning.
14. FAVORITE FOODS? Just about anything from the sea.
15. CHOCOLATE OR VANILLA? Chocolate, nothing comes close.
16. DO YOU LIKE TO DRIVE FAST? Racing karts as a kid and working in motor sport gave me a love of speed.
17. DO YOU SLEEP WITH A STUFFED ANIMAL? Not tonight, I hope!
18. DO YOU LIKE STORMS? Only on land, not much fun 30 miles out fishing.
19. WHAT TYPE WAS YOUR FIRST CAR? Mazda 626
20. IF YOU COULD MEET ONE PERSON DEAD OR ALIVE? My mum, still some things I never got the chance to tell her.
21. FAVORITE DRINK? Mango juice and Presidente, plus a cool glass of milk.
22. WHAT IS YOUR ZODIAC SIGN? Virgo
24. IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED WHAT WOULD IT BE? Formula 1 driver
25. IF YOU COULD DYE YOUR HAIR ANY COLOR, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Back to the color I had at 21. Have a little more salt and pepper these days.
26. EVER BEEN IN LOVE? Lotus Elise Yeah, son of a bitch can really hurt you!
27. IS THE GLASS HALF EMPTY OR HALF FULL? Who cares as long as it tastes good.
28. FAVORITE MOVIE: Way too many to list. Angel Heart comes to mind.
29. DO YOU TYPE WITH YOUR FINGERS ON THE RIGHT KEYS? Is that a trick question?
30. WHAT'S UNDER YOUR BED? Dust I assume, haven't looked for a while.
31. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE NUMBER? 103, long story...
32. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH? Formula 1 and when England are playing football. This is not the time to be in the same room as me
33. SAY ONE NICE THING ABOUT THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS: It will be a pleasure meeting you one of these days.
36. SINGLE, MARRIED, DIVORCED? single
37. FAVORITE TV SHOW? West Wing
38. WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO BE AND NOT TO BE FROM DR1 AND WHY? Your all beautiful! I have met a bunch of people from this board and you have all been fun and people that I would
enjoy hanging out with. Yes, I'm being politically correct.
39. WHAT ARE YOUR BEST "CHOPO" QUALITIES? Ringing girls up and telling them to call me back on my cell phone. You need to live her to appreciate that one
1. LIVING ARRANGEMENT? 2 bedroom apartment, although that could change soon. Santo Domingo.
2. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? Webster's dictionary, my spelling be bad!
3. WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? My mouse?
4. FAVORITE BOARD GAME? Monopoly, for real stakes
5. FAVORITE MAGAZINE? Wired
6a. FAVORITE SMELL? A woman who knows how to wear perfume. Salmon comes a close second
6b. LEAST FAVORITE SMELLS? A woman who doesn't know how to wear perfume. Bad feet!
7. FAVORITE SOUND? The printer on a credit card machine. It's approved.
8. WORST FEELING IN THE WORLD? Not hearing the printer on the credit card machine.
9. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU THINK OF WHEN YOU WAKE UP IN THE MORNING? Check to make sure my dream hasn't become reality.
10. FAVORITE COLORS? Blue
11. HOW MANY RINGS BEFORE YOU ANSWER THE PHONE? All depends on caller ID.
12. FUTURE CHILD'S FIRST NAME? Have absolutely no idea.
13. WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS IN LIFE? Waking up in the morning.
14. FAVORITE FOODS? Just about anything from the sea.
15. CHOCOLATE OR VANILLA? Chocolate, nothing comes close.
16. DO YOU LIKE TO DRIVE FAST? Racing karts as a kid and working in motor sport gave me a love of speed.
17. DO YOU SLEEP WITH A STUFFED ANIMAL? Not tonight, I hope!
18. DO YOU LIKE STORMS? Only on land, not much fun 30 miles out fishing.
19. WHAT TYPE WAS YOUR FIRST CAR? Mazda 626
20. IF YOU COULD MEET ONE PERSON DEAD OR ALIVE? My mum, still some things I never got the chance to tell her.
21. FAVORITE DRINK? Mango juice and Presidente, plus a cool glass of milk.
22. WHAT IS YOUR ZODIAC SIGN? Virgo
24. IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED WHAT WOULD IT BE? Formula 1 driver
25. IF YOU COULD DYE YOUR HAIR ANY COLOR, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Back to the color I had at 21. Have a little more salt and pepper these days.
26. EVER BEEN IN LOVE? Lotus Elise
Yeah, son of a bitch can really hurt you! 27. IS THE GLASS HALF EMPTY OR HALF FULL? Who cares as long as it tastes good.
28. FAVORITE MOVIE: Way too many to list. Angel Heart comes to mind.
29. DO YOU TYPE WITH YOUR FINGERS ON THE RIGHT KEYS? Is that a trick question?
30. WHAT'S UNDER YOUR BED? Dust I assume, haven't looked for a while.
31. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE NUMBER? 103, long story...
32. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH? Formula 1 and when England are playing football. This is not the time to be in the same room as me
33. SAY ONE NICE THING ABOUT THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS: It will be a pleasure meeting you one of these days.
36. SINGLE, MARRIED, DIVORCED? single
37. FAVORITE TV SHOW? West Wing
38. WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO BE AND NOT TO BE FROM DR1 AND WHY? Your all beautiful! I have met a bunch of people from this board and you have all been fun and people that I would
enjoy hanging out with. Yes, I'm being politically correct.
39. WHAT ARE YOUR BEST "CHOPO" QUALITIES? Ringing girls up and telling them to call me back on my cell phone. You need to live her to appreciate that one
Thank you, Robert
Now, I'm a happy camper...
It sure took long enough, but you finally did it, thanks!
May I consider myself one of the "DR1 family" now?...
It would be a pleasure to meet you too, real soon!!!
Now, if you could just get Criss Colon to do it!!!
Now, I'm a happy camper...
It sure took long enough, but you finally did it, thanks!
May I consider myself one of the "DR1 family" now?...
It would be a pleasure to meet you too, real soon!!!
Now, if you could just get Criss Colon to do it!!!
<FONT SIZE=2><P>1. LIVING ARRANGEMENT?<BR>
<B>Various houses and apartments in various cities/countries. <BR>
<BR>
</B>2. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?<BR>
<B>The Fountainhead (Ayn Rand), on audio-cassette while driving, 20 hours.<BR>
<BR>
</B>3. WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?<BR>
<B>A nice Cobalt Blue.<BR>
<BR>
</B>4. FAVORITE BOARD GAME?<BR>
<B>Chess.<BR>
<BR>
</B>5. FAVORITE MAGAZINE?<BR>
<B>Maxim.<BR>
<BR>
</B>6a. FAVORITE SMELL?<BR>
<B>Vanilla.<BR>
<BR>
</B>6b. LEAST FAVORITE SMELLS?<BR>
<B>Old Dominican money. Ever smelled it? Don't.<BR>
</B><BR>
7. FAVORITE SOUND?<BR>
<B>Female Orgasm.<BR>
<BR>
</B>8. WORST FEELING IN THE WORLD?<BR>
<B>Immortality.<BR>
</B><BR>
9. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU THINK OF WHEN YOU WAKE UP IN THE MORNING?<BR>
<B>10 more minutes of sleep.<BR>
<BR>
</B>10. FAVORITE COLORS?<BR>
<B>Anything bright. Red, Blue, White, Green.<BR>
<BR>
</B>11. HOW MANY RINGS BEFORE YOU ANSWER THE PHONE?<BR>
<B>3 or less.<BR>
</B><BR>
12. FUTURE CHILD'S FIRST NAME?<BR>
<BR>
13. WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS IN LIFE?<BR>
<B>Me, freedom, enlightenment, feeling good, independence.<BR>
<BR>
</B>14. FAVORITE FOODS?<BR>
<B>Beef.<BR>
<BR>
</B>15. CHOCOLATE OR VANILLA?<BR>
<B>Vanilla.<BR>
<BR>
</B>16. DO YOU LIKE TO DRIVE FAST?<BR>
<B>Yes. Absolutely.<BR>
<BR>
</B>17. DO YOU SLEEP WITH A STUFFED ANIMAL?<BR>
<B>How old are we?<BR>
</B><BR>
18. DO YOU LIKE STORMS?<BR>
<B>The stronger the better.<BR>
<BR>
</B>19. WHAT TYPE WAS YOUR FIRST CAR?<BR>
<B>'69 Mustang Fastback<BR>
<BR>
</B>20. IF YOU COULD MEET ONE PERSON DEAD OR ALIVE?<BR>
<B>Myself in 40 years.<BR>
<BR>
</B>21. FAVORITE DRINK?<BR>
<B>Cuantreau on the rocks.<BR>
<BR>
</B>22. WHAT IS YOUR ZODIAC SIGN?<BR>
<B>As if people born in the same month are similar.<BR>
<BR>
</B><BR>
24. IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED WHAT WOULD IT BE?<BR>
<B>King.<BR>
<BR>
</B>25. IF YOU COULD DYE YOUR HAIR ANY COLOR, WHAT WOULD IT BE?<BR>
<B>Chrome.<BR>
<BR>
</B>26. EVER BEEN IN LOVE?<BR>
<B>At all times.<BR>
<BR>
</B>27. IS THE GLASS HALF EMPTY OR HALF FULL?<BR>
<B>Both. Empty does not imply good or bad, nor does full.<BR>
<BR>
</B>28. FAVORITE MOVIE:<BR>
<B>Recent:: Pay it forward. Simply Irresistable (Sarah Michelle Gellar).<BR>
Others: Purple Rain (Prince), All Clint Eastwood movies.<BR>
<BR>
</B><BR>
9. DO YOU TYPE WITH YOUR FINGERS ON THE RIGHT KEYS?<BR>
<B>Yes. Lightning.<BR>
</B><BR>
30. WHAT'S UNDER YOUR BED?<BR>
<B>Nothing under any of them.<BR>
<BR>
</B>31. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE NUMBER?<BR>
<B>1.<BR>
</B><BR>
32. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?<BR>
<B>I participate, or have no interest.<BR>
<BR>
</B>33. SAY ONE NICE THING ABOUT THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS:<BR>
<B>No.<BR>
<BR>
</B>34. NAME THE PERSON YOU SENT THIS TO WHO IS MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND?<BR>
<B>Nobody. I will not forward.<BR>
</B><BR>
35. PERSON YOU SENT THIS TO WHO IS LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND?<BR>
<B>Nobody. I will not forward.<BR>
</B><BR>
36. SINGLE, MARRIED, DIVORCED?<BR>
<B>Single. Marriage is government interference in a private matter.<BR>
<BR>
</B>37. FAVORITE TV SHOW?<BR>
<B>Sopranos.<BR>
<BR>
</B>38. WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO BE AND NOT TO BE FROM DR1 AND WHY?<BR>
<B>Most? Robert (DR1) (strong of mind). Golo,AZB,Colon for their rationality.<BR>
<BR>
Least?<BR>
The insecure. You know who you are. <BR>
The old (not yet!). <BR>
The misguided (they can't help it). <BR>
</B><BR>
39. WHAT ARE YOUR BEST "CHOPO" QUALITIES?<BR>
<B>I like Chopas.<BR>
<BR>
</P></B></FONT>
<B>Various houses and apartments in various cities/countries. <BR>
<BR>
</B>2. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?<BR>
<B>The Fountainhead (Ayn Rand), on audio-cassette while driving, 20 hours.<BR>
<BR>
</B>3. WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?<BR>
<B>A nice Cobalt Blue.<BR>
<BR>
</B>4. FAVORITE BOARD GAME?<BR>
<B>Chess.<BR>
<BR>
</B>5. FAVORITE MAGAZINE?<BR>
<B>Maxim.<BR>
<BR>
</B>6a. FAVORITE SMELL?<BR>
<B>Vanilla.<BR>
<BR>
</B>6b. LEAST FAVORITE SMELLS?<BR>
<B>Old Dominican money. Ever smelled it? Don't.<BR>
</B><BR>
7. FAVORITE SOUND?<BR>
<B>Female Orgasm.<BR>
<BR>
</B>8. WORST FEELING IN THE WORLD?<BR>
<B>Immortality.<BR>
</B><BR>
9. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU THINK OF WHEN YOU WAKE UP IN THE MORNING?<BR>
<B>10 more minutes of sleep.<BR>
<BR>
</B>10. FAVORITE COLORS?<BR>
<B>Anything bright. Red, Blue, White, Green.<BR>
<BR>
</B>11. HOW MANY RINGS BEFORE YOU ANSWER THE PHONE?<BR>
<B>3 or less.<BR>
</B><BR>
12. FUTURE CHILD'S FIRST NAME?<BR>
<BR>
13. WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS IN LIFE?<BR>
<B>Me, freedom, enlightenment, feeling good, independence.<BR>
<BR>
</B>14. FAVORITE FOODS?<BR>
<B>Beef.<BR>
<BR>
</B>15. CHOCOLATE OR VANILLA?<BR>
<B>Vanilla.<BR>
<BR>
</B>16. DO YOU LIKE TO DRIVE FAST?<BR>
<B>Yes. Absolutely.<BR>
<BR>
</B>17. DO YOU SLEEP WITH A STUFFED ANIMAL?<BR>
<B>How old are we?<BR>
</B><BR>
18. DO YOU LIKE STORMS?<BR>
<B>The stronger the better.<BR>
<BR>
</B>19. WHAT TYPE WAS YOUR FIRST CAR?<BR>
<B>'69 Mustang Fastback<BR>
<BR>
</B>20. IF YOU COULD MEET ONE PERSON DEAD OR ALIVE?<BR>
<B>Myself in 40 years.<BR>
<BR>
</B>21. FAVORITE DRINK?<BR>
<B>Cuantreau on the rocks.<BR>
<BR>
</B>22. WHAT IS YOUR ZODIAC SIGN?<BR>
<B>As if people born in the same month are similar.<BR>
<BR>
</B><BR>
24. IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED WHAT WOULD IT BE?<BR>
<B>King.<BR>
<BR>
</B>25. IF YOU COULD DYE YOUR HAIR ANY COLOR, WHAT WOULD IT BE?<BR>
<B>Chrome.<BR>
<BR>
</B>26. EVER BEEN IN LOVE?<BR>
<B>At all times.<BR>
<BR>
</B>27. IS THE GLASS HALF EMPTY OR HALF FULL?<BR>
<B>Both. Empty does not imply good or bad, nor does full.<BR>
<BR>
</B>28. FAVORITE MOVIE:<BR>
<B>Recent:: Pay it forward. Simply Irresistable (Sarah Michelle Gellar).<BR>
Others: Purple Rain (Prince), All Clint Eastwood movies.<BR>
<BR>
</B><BR>
9. DO YOU TYPE WITH YOUR FINGERS ON THE RIGHT KEYS?<BR>
<B>Yes. Lightning.<BR>
</B><BR>
30. WHAT'S UNDER YOUR BED?<BR>
<B>Nothing under any of them.<BR>
<BR>
</B>31. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE NUMBER?<BR>
<B>1.<BR>
</B><BR>
32. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?<BR>
<B>I participate, or have no interest.<BR>
<BR>
</B>33. SAY ONE NICE THING ABOUT THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS:<BR>
<B>No.<BR>
<BR>
</B>34. NAME THE PERSON YOU SENT THIS TO WHO IS MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND?<BR>
<B>Nobody. I will not forward.<BR>
</B><BR>
35. PERSON YOU SENT THIS TO WHO IS LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND?<BR>
<B>Nobody. I will not forward.<BR>
</B><BR>
36. SINGLE, MARRIED, DIVORCED?<BR>
<B>Single. Marriage is government interference in a private matter.<BR>
<BR>
</B>37. FAVORITE TV SHOW?<BR>
<B>Sopranos.<BR>
<BR>
</B>38. WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO BE AND NOT TO BE FROM DR1 AND WHY?<BR>
<B>Most? Robert (DR1) (strong of mind). Golo,AZB,Colon for their rationality.<BR>
<BR>
Least?<BR>
The insecure. You know who you are. <BR>
The old (not yet!). <BR>
The misguided (they can't help it). <BR>
</B><BR>
39. WHAT ARE YOUR BEST "CHOPO" QUALITIES?<BR>
<B>I like Chopas.<BR>
<BR>
</P></B></FONT>
for HB
I am studying with Middlebury College, which is in Middlebury, Vermont. But the school has satellites all over for study abroad - we are big language people. So I was int he Middlebury school in FLorence and also Madrid. And right this minute I am in Paris visiting other Midd kids who are in the school here!
I am studying with Middlebury College, which is in Middlebury, Vermont. But the school has satellites all over for study abroad - we are big language people. So I was int he Middlebury school in FLorence and also Madrid. And right this minute I am in Paris visiting other Midd kids who are in the school here!
Slight Hijack....Book Club
Thanks to all who posted recommendations. Added them all to my list.
Techie: 100 years is my first spanish book in 20 years. (This is very embarrassing but I really neglected my Spanish) So I would not be a good source for recommendations.
So who is going to head-up the book club?
Jane J?
PIB?
By the way PIB, girls don't take reading materials into the bathroom, that's a guy thing.
Trivalent
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Thanks to all who posted recommendations. Added them all to my list.
Techie: 100 years is my first spanish book in 20 years. (This is very embarrassing but I really neglected my Spanish) So I would not be a good source for recommendations.
So who is going to head-up the book club?
Jane J?
PIB?
By the way PIB, girls don't take reading materials into the bathroom, that's a guy thing.
Trivalent
(Flame suit on)