Tag Archives: The Sea

“My Goodness, These Are Very Deep Questions You’€™re Asking Me. Why Don’€™t You Ask Me What My Favorite Color Is, Or My Favorite Pop Group?”

Posted on February 26, 2010 by sheila

Wonderful thoughtful interview with John Banville about his new book The Infinities. I would listen to him talk about his favorite pop group, for sure. I would listen to him tell me his grocery list. If you go back through … Continue reading →

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2008 Books Read

Posted on December 31, 2008 by sheila

… in the order in which I finished them, understanding that very often I read many books at the same time. I count re-read books, by the way. I’ll include links to any posts or book excerpts I might have … Continue reading →

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The Sea, by John Banville

Posted on April 8, 2008 by sheila

Another excerpt from The Sea, by John Banville. I am beginning to realize the essential bleakness at the heart of the book. I think I resisted it, although it was apparent that it would not be a laugh-riot. This is … Continue reading →

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The Sea, by John Banville

Posted on April 7, 2008 by sheila

It was difficult to decide what to read after the sweeping majesty and horror of Blood Meridian: – but I decided to pick up The Sea, by the great John Banville. It won the Booker, causing much brou-haha in literary … Continue reading →

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Booker Prize Brou-Haha

Posted on October 14, 2005 by sheila

People are literally having nervous breakdowns and going into apoplexy because John Banville won the Booker. I mean – the op-eds I’ve read are so doom-laden that they sound kind of insane. Here’s one example. Here’s John Sutherland’s response to … Continue reading →

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