tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post4995419087891205842..comments2024-02-10T19:58:20.327+00:00Comments on Stuck in a Book: Piece of WaughStuckInABookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-79149103065641564932010-09-03T21:44:29.109+01:002010-09-03T21:44:29.109+01:00This is truly one of the funniest books I've e...This is truly one of the funniest books I've ever read in my life! I should reread sometime, esp as it's so short. So glad you enjoyed!Carin Siegfriedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07278383926500248048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-57003676126372141482010-08-31T10:15:03.771+01:002010-08-31T10:15:03.771+01:00Carolyn - sorry EMF, no offence intended! They re...Carolyn - sorry EMF, no offence intended! They really aren't very similar at all, are they, it's just that 'E' which confused me... I would definitely recommend this novel to non-Waugh fans as a Waugh they'll enjoy...<br /><br />Stu - I quite enjoyed that one, about the right level of spikiness for my sensitive soul!<br /><br />Amy - they hated it?! I can see that happening, actually... although I don't think I'd be honest enough to tell someone I hated a book the recommended, kudos on honesty for your friend!<br /><br />Emily Jane - yes you do! Do let me know how you get on with it...<br /><br />Willa - that is one I've had my eye on for a long time, because the concept sounds such fun... another one to see out.<br /><br />Claire - in the words of Grease, tell me more, tell me more!<br /><br />Bibliophile - thanks, I will try to track that down at some point, could be fun. My copy had a cover tie-in.<br /><br />Simon - glad it's not just me! I bought Brideshead in 2004, and somehow still haven't read it all through my time in Oxford so far... but it is with me in Oxford, so I might well turn to it. I've only heard good things, so I should give in and read it!<br /><br />Shelley - I love confessing things like that, because all sorts of other people usually say they've done the same! And thanks for the recommendation, I've not heard of Slings and Arrows.<br /><br />Mary - there was apparently an updated version towards Jessica Mitford's death? Not sure when that was. And I hope you manage to find it, books have a way of hiding - and it is very slim!<br /><br />Susan - definitely this one is a good place to start - quick and funny :)StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-30841779131635564522010-08-26T22:51:05.032+01:002010-08-26T22:51:05.032+01:00I've never read Waugh. I'll have to keep t...I've never read Waugh. I'll have to keep this one in mind.Susan in TXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09550766549670690646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-38363089388709765482010-08-26T19:26:39.950+01:002010-08-26T19:26:39.950+01:00I must read that again, I'd forgotten how funn...I must read that again, I'd forgotten how funny it is - but I've just looked on my shelf and it's not there, could have sworn I had a copy. Also enjoyed the Jessica Mitford when I read it long ago, although there have been so many excesses since I wonder if it will stand the test of time?maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13955194101659665925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-75748961717930573852010-08-26T18:38:09.046+01:002010-08-26T18:38:09.046+01:00I'm smiling because although I write myself, I...I'm smiling because although I write myself, I too have the embarrassment of confusing, for no good reason, Waugh and Forster!<br /><br />For another literate mix of smiles and tears about death, I recommend Slings and Arrows, whose third season I just finished last night.Shelleyhttp://dustbowlpoetry.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-32259821607578205762010-08-26T11:57:26.236+01:002010-08-26T11:57:26.236+01:00Hooray I am really glad you liked this one. The on...Hooray I am really glad you liked this one. The only other book by Waugh I have read is Brideshead Revisited which I think is just incredible in a completely different way. <br /><br />I laughed at your confusion over Evelyn Waugh and E.M Forster because I have always gotten those two mixed up too!Simon (Savidge Reads)http://savidgereads.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-8925904057721051552010-08-26T11:22:21.635+01:002010-08-26T11:22:21.635+01:00Try the film as well - it has been ages since I ha...Try the film as well - it has been ages since I have seen it, but I remember it as being quite faithful to the book and perfectly cast.Bibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960676264710788969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-6824241393880894162010-08-26T10:51:58.048+01:002010-08-26T10:51:58.048+01:00I adored this and really must reread it soon.
For...I adored this and really must reread it soon.<br /><br />For your next weekend of novellas: Horses by Keith Ridgway and The Visitor by Maeve Brennan (both Irish literature).Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-76283306461513499532010-08-26T10:24:28.554+01:002010-08-26T10:24:28.554+01:00I love Waugh - recommend you try "Vile Bodies...I love Waugh - recommend you try "Vile Bodies". The title in itself is a joy and the plot is really great. It really makes such wonderful fun of the bright-young-things generation.Willahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01901628974325954428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-52152841126898411712010-08-26T04:07:17.385+01:002010-08-26T04:07:17.385+01:00This sounds hilarious, and I've been meaning t...This sounds hilarious, and I've been meaning to give Evelyn Waugh a try. Now I know where to start!Emily Janehttp://www.bookedallweek.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-18635584869218457242010-08-26T01:32:18.073+01:002010-08-26T01:32:18.073+01:00I absolutely loved this book as well! I recommende...I absolutely loved this book as well! I recommended it to a friend though and they hated it, so I guess it is a certain type of people who find it hilarious? Either way, glad you enjoyed it!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18102250492155489672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-12645465749423086092010-08-25T23:58:17.566+01:002010-08-25T23:58:17.566+01:00I ve read a few waughs ,just about to read decline...I ve read a few waughs ,just about to read decline and fall as a summer read ,all the best stustujallenhttp://winstonsdad.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-67221623024397413292010-08-25T23:03:45.494+01:002010-08-25T23:03:45.494+01:00That does sound funny. I'm not really a Waugh ...That does sound funny. I'm not really a Waugh fan (maybe it is the whole wee sensitive soul thing for me too), so I had to gasp when you said you used to mix him up with E.M. Forster! Not my lovely very sensitive soul E.M.! ;) I may try this though, partly because of the name 'Mr. Joyboy' alone...Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11538459607519844826noreply@blogger.com