What Book Is Everyone Reading Right Now?

[WalkerW]

After writing my latest Worlds Without End post and looking at posts from people like Volgadon, I've decided that I need to start reading fiction again. A Christmas Carol was the first fiction book I've read in about 4 years.

[volgadon]

After writing my latest Worlds Without End post and looking at posts from people like Volgadon, I've decided that I need to start reading fiction again. A Christmas Carol was the first fiction book I've read in about 4 years.

I've gone through phases where I don't read fiction, but I find that once I do it is so refreshing.

[volgadon]

Have you seen the film adaptation of Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya"? It's called "Vanya On 42nd Street" (by Louis Malle). I know people who don't like his plays who really liked this adaptation.

I love Chekhov's short stories too. I think he said something like "fiction is the wife I am married to, and the theater is my mistress."

I haven't seen that film, I'll look into it, though, so thanks for the suggestion. Part of my problem with his plays is that they tend to be staged as rather sentimental and maudlin, when they actually were meant as subtle satires. Once I got hooked on his short stories, it was easier for me to appreciate the plays.

[Tacenda]

Les Miserabiles, Victor Hugo

The Liturgical Year Vol. 2, Christmas 1, Dom Gueranges

Can't wait to read the book. Just saw the movie!

[volgadon]

Can't wait to read the book. Just saw the movie!

I don't care for the musical, but absolutely love the book. Someone in Sunday School today had even mentioned seeing the film, so I added the comment that charity is love that transforms. When the bishop gives Jean Valjean the candelabras, that is the beginning of Valjean's redemption, and it is no coincidence that it is a bishop (emulating Christ) who does that.

[Tacenda]

I don't care for the musical, but absolutely love the book. Someone in Sunday School today had even mentioned seeing the film, so I added the comment that charity is love that transforms. When the bishop gives Jean Valjean the candelabras, that is the beginning of Valjean's redemption, and it is no coincidence that it is a bishop (emulating Christ) who does that.

Never saw the play. Maybe you'll like the movie?

Eta: I felt God throughout it. Maybe why I liked it so well.

Edited December 30, 2012 by Tacenda

[volgadon]

Never saw the play. Maybe you'll like the movie?

Eta: I felt God throughout it. Maybe why I liked it so well.

Perhaps, but my biggest issue is that I don't like musicals too much. However, if you enjoyed it, more power to you.

[Tacenda]

Perhaps, but my biggest issue is that I don't like musicals too much. However, if you enjoyed it, more power to you.

My husband doesn't either and I should have left him home. But seeing how you liked the book....you just have to give it a go...ok I'll shut up.

[volgadon]

My husband doesn't either and I should have left him home. But seeing how you liked the book....you just have to give it a go...ok I'll shut up.

Ok, I'll give it a go.

[Pandorian]

Jesus the Christ and Bulfinchs Mythology.

[Duncan]

oh man! I NEVER read fiction. I am strictly interested in non fiction! to that end I am currently reading the new book on Christ by Robert Millet

[volgadon]

Jesus the Christ and Bulfinchs Mythology.

Both classics. Bullfinch is a childhood favourite of mine.

[Tacenda]

Ok, I'll give it a go.

Just make sure you go to the matinee (cheaper). I don't want to be in too much trouble if you don't like it.

[Paddy]

Just finished The God Who Weeps: How Mormonism Makes Sense of Life. I enjoyed it....but it was too short. I could see they wanted to draw out some further conclusions but simply didn't.....I would like to see a follow up... overall a good book though...

Paddy

[slamarwi]

Bloodlands: Europe Between Hitler and Stalin. This is a fantastic, well-documented piece of historical literature written by Timothy Snyder. I am also enjoying Sunset by S. Michael Wilcox.

[WalkerW]

I don't care for the musical...

Blasphemy.

...but absolutely love the book.

I suppose you're forgiven. Thus...

By the witness of the martyrs

By the Passion and the Blood

God has raised you out of darkness

I have bought your soul for God!

[WalkerW]

Just make sure you go to the matinee (cheaper). I don't want to be in too much trouble if you don't like it.

I love both the book and musical, but my qualm with the musical has always been the beautiful singing sometimes overpowering the message within the lyrics and context. The movie uses the music, yet strips the voices bare. It provides the raw emotion for song's like "Valjean's Soliloquy," "I Dreamed a Dream," "Empty Chairs at Empty Tables," "Epilogue," etc. Even Crowe's restrained "

" fit his sympathetic portrayal of Javert and was surprisingly good despite his weak voice. "Who Am I" and "Bring Him Home," however, still belong to Colm Wilkinson (who plays the Bishop in the film).

As a huge fan of the musical (it has sentimental value for other reasons than artistic), I was pleased. I was on the verge of tears as soon as Wilkinson's Bishop started singing and remained that way until the very end. I cracked under Eddie Redmayne's version of "

" (the most emotional rendition I've ever heard/seen) and lost it completely by the end. By the time the credits rolled, I was exhausted to say the least. Edited December 31, 2012 by WalkerW

[JeremyOrbe-Smith]

[WalkerW]

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That...was...awesome (even if the audience didn't let them finish). I kind of wanted to see if Jason Segel would attempt Wilkinson's vocal panache on "

."

[Tacenda]

I love both the book and musical, but my qualm with the musical has always been the beautiful singing sometimes overpowering the message within the lyrics and context. The movie uses the music, yet strips the voices bare. It provides the raw emotion for song's like "Valjean's Soliloquy," "I Dreamed a Dream," "Empty Chairs at Empty Tables," "Epilogue," etc. Even Crowe's restrained "

" fit his sympathetic portrayal of Javert and was surprisingly good despite his weak voice. "Who Am I" and "Bring Him Home," however, still belong to Colm Wilkinson (who plays the Bishop in the film).

As a huge fan of the musical (it has sentimental value for other reasons than artistic), I was pleased. I was on the verge of tears as soon as Wilkinson's Bishop started singing and remained that way until the very end. I cracked under Eddie Redmayne's version of "

" (the most emotional rendition I've ever heard/seen) and lost it completely by the end. By the time the credits rolled, I was exhausted to say the least.

You and me both! I have never attended an opera. If it's anything like this movie I'm sold. I agree that the roughness of some of the singing made it better. For lack of a better description.

ETA: And I can't stop singing the music in my head.

Edited December 31, 2012 by Tacenda

[Duncan]

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that was a treat! although I have no clue what it is about or from or any of that!

[Tacenda]

that was a treat! although I have no clue what it is about or from or any of that!

go see the movie;)

[rockpond]

I'm reading Grant Hardy's "Understanding the Book of Mormon: A Reader's Guide"

I love the insights he had on the Book of Mormon. Really good stuff and has improved my study.

[volgadon]

You and me both! I have never attended an opera. If it's anything like this movie I'm sold.

Honestly, it depends on the opera, so I'd recommend before ever attending one finding a recording to get an idea of what lays in store.

[Questing Beast]

I am Reading a book titled "The Thirty Years War". Blanking on the author though. It is all about religion, and politics, and of course the war caused by both....