tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507263173359379133.post2410855903942103530..comments2023-11-02T04:54:46.150-07:00Comments on A Shelf of One's Own: Once on this islandShelf of One's Ownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08409081916541324727noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507263173359379133.post-63458514662251036892011-01-24T20:04:31.214-08:002011-01-24T20:04:31.214-08:00I have read the first few chapters, and it raises ...I have read the first few chapters, and it raises all the hair on the back of my neck. I couldn't continue. My love for animals made me put the book down. I'm sure if I had read the puma scene I would have been in tears.Annie Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11935420044737468543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507263173359379133.post-15292075005467996412011-01-22T21:48:53.832-08:002011-01-22T21:48:53.832-08:00Yes, same Peake, but a very different book. His c...Yes, same Peake, but a very different book. His children's book <i>Captain Slaughterboard Drops Anchor</i> is great too, but very hard to find in the US.Ian Wolcotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13824138231723753507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507263173359379133.post-2572498761169466672011-01-21T09:25:58.921-08:002011-01-21T09:25:58.921-08:00The Edwards, that is. And will also watch out for ...The Edwards, that is. And will also watch out for the Peake. (He did Gormenghast, didn't he?)Shelf of One's Ownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08409081916541324727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507263173359379133.post-59562004932902581102011-01-21T09:25:22.991-08:002011-01-21T09:25:22.991-08:00Thanks for the suggestion, Ian. I've seen the ...Thanks for the suggestion, Ian. I've seen the NYRB around - must keep my eye out for it. CShelf of One's Ownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08409081916541324727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507263173359379133.post-11682555844747485002011-01-19T09:37:39.241-08:002011-01-19T09:37:39.241-08:00The Last chapter of Island of Doctor Moreau, I rec...The Last chapter of <i>Island of Doctor Moreau</i>, I recall, gave me the chills. I felt uncomfortable walking in crowded public spaces for a while.<br /><br />Another island book: <i>The Book of Ebenezer Le Page</i> by GB Edwards, set on Guernsey. That was probably the best book I read in 2009.<br /><br />Another really wonderful island book: Mervyn Peake's <i>Mr Pye</i>, which is set on Sark (it's all about the Channel Islands, apparently). It's hard to find in the US, but perhaps more readily obtained in the UK. If you haven't read it yet, save it for a day when you need a break and a laugh. And have plenty of tea on hand. Pure bliss.Ian Wolcotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13824138231723753507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507263173359379133.post-47901871604258987582011-01-18T00:38:27.640-08:002011-01-18T00:38:27.640-08:00Not, I think, a book I would want to read, but nev...Not, I think, a book I would want to read, but nevertheless thank you for the point you make about island books. It isn't something I've thought about before and now I shall be looking out for other examples.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966461711132186974noreply@blogger.com