What is one ever doing anywhere? Passing through, dear boy, passing through.

[nothing_kind]

One student down before semester begins - in surprising news the body that was found in the river was one of the few that enrolled in my Modern English class for the coming year. I can't say he's much of a loss as a student, but terrible situation regardless

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[shades_away]

that's a bit creepy about that student!

re-reading sounds like a good idea, i have a few books that i haven't picked up in years and always mean to make the time to get back into them.

[nothing_kind]

More unlucky, I'd say.

What books would they be? If you don't mind sharing.

[shades_away]

yes, that's a better way to put it for sure!

1984, a clockwork orange, breakfast of champions and naked lunch, although i actually never finished naked lunch. i just couldn't make any sense of it and i wonder if the second time around i might be able to (probably not haha)

[nothing_kind]

A Clockwork Orange and Naked Lunch are both pretty hard going. If you're looking for some Burroughs that is a bit more accessible, Cities of the Red Night is a great read. Pirates and gunsmiths as opposed to talking typewriters and bugs, ha.

May I recommend Coupland to you? The Gum Thief, in particular.

[shades_away]

you may recommend that, thank you! i read the synopsis of both novels and they sound like a great read, i will have to check them out :)