Comments | pointedview: Pulled in too many directions

pointedview

Pulled in too many directions

Feb 04, 2011 23:42

There's been so much going on since the beginning of the year. January and February are always incredibly busy months, and 2011 is no exception.

( Gaming, yarn, television, books, food, gadgets, and more )

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ssilverfish February 5 2011, 20:59:45 UTC

The only Steinbeck we read in high school was The Pearl, which was just okay, I thought, so I never pursued any of his other work. During grad school, on a whim, I read Of Mice and Men and it was a revelation. I debated on whether to read Grapes of Wrath or East of Eden next and I opted for the latter, and oh... my god. I fell in love.

I did later read Grapes and while I understand the acclaim (it's a very powerful book), it's very depressing. In fact, when I tell people Steinbeck is my favorite author, they always say, "Oh but isn't his stuff just awfully depressing?" Grapes is, but Steinbeck also wrote some of the most hopeful things I've ever read.

Anyway, very glad to hear you're enjoying it. I'm tempted to read along with you, but I'm scrambling to keep up with my GoodReads book clubs at the moment! :D

pointedview February 12 2011, 15:53:46 UTC

Thank you for sharing your perspective on this. I vaguely remember reading The Pearl, but it was a very long time ago, and I don't think I liked it. I haven't read Grapes of Wrath yet, though I know I ought to do so at some point.

I've enjoyed your Goodreads updates! I wish I could get my work book club to use the site, but, well, let's just say I'm the most technologically-inclined member of the group. :)

streamweaver February 6 2011, 15:40:09 UTC

Glad to hear you're gaming again. Why COH again instead of Champions Online or DCUO?

pointedview February 6 2011, 22:53:03 UTC

Hey, there! *smiles* :) Yes, I'm superhero gaming again! I've been in Warcraft for ages now, and while my account is still active there, I figured I'd take a little break to visit the bright, spandexy world of City of Heroes ( ... )