EoFF Book Club - September Edition: Gone Girl

[Miriel]

They did the WORST job with Luisa Ray's story. Like, omg. How could they do it so badly?!

But the Cavendish one was one of the few times the movie struck the right tone, the same tone as the book. Part of what's so brilliant about Cloud Atlas is the author's ability to swing completely and authentically from one style of writing to another. I read someone describing the Luisa Ray section as something like an airport thriller/mystery book. And that is exactly how it came across and why it delighted me so much. It was almost cliche on purpose. And then you go from that to Cavendish's story which is written in such a perfectly British way. I mean, so perfect. Then the Sonmi parts were just exactly dystopian too. Really, the book just amps things up and up and gets better as it goes.

I wasn't fond of the 6th and central story though. That one bored me the most and it's mostly cause I found the style to be almost insufferable.

[Shorty]

But the Cavendish one was one of the few times the movie struck the right tone, the same tone as the book. Part of what's so brilliant about Cloud Atlas is the author's ability to swing completely and authentically from one style of writing to another.

I've found myself thinking this same thing in regard to switching from the South Pacific story and the Letters from Zedelghem story. The way Mitchell is able to change voice so fluidly is amazing. It immediately takes you into the next storyline.

[Shauna]

lol I have read about 10 pages of this. It has been a stressful month and I have not been much into reading. I will do my best but I don't forsee me being able to join in with any further discussion. :3

[Shorty]

trout just got interesting with Robert finding a copy of Adam Ewing's journal! Thank god, an explanation as to why Adam's story was cut off mid-sentence. edit: more connections! Sixmith to Luis Ray's story. I am loving this.

Still only 12% in, jesus christ. No way I'm going to finish this by the time the month is over, but I'm going to keep going.

Do we need to start deciding on books for next month since this one was a dud?

[Miriel]

It's always a dud.

[Shorty]

I'm not terribly far into Luisa Rey's storyline, but I'm not loving it so far. :/ Although I think I may be a bit biased because I cannot stand Halle Barry and I couldn't stand these scenes in the movie, but she's all I have in my head for Luisa Rey. I'm trying to separate the two of them, but it's difficult.

Are we deciding a pick for September?

[Shauna]

I am taking a step back from this stuff until my life clears up a bit. :3 Cannot focus on books atm.

Shouldn't be more than another week or so, but uh, Sam was taking the lead for this when we spoke last (not that I offered much fight xD) so I suppose we should prod her about it. xD

[Araciel]

Can I like.. ACTUALLY join?

[Jinx]

Can I like.. ACTUALLY join?

no gtfo of here son

[Calliope]

My guess would be if you want more people to join, start with something that's lighter in language and isn't 500 pages long, then hit the members with the more gruelling stuff as you gather speed.

I was scared to read this thread because I thought it would be full of spoilers, but somewhat disappointingly it seems like no-one read the book.

[Araciel]

In that case, Count of Monte Cristo

EDIT - yeah Calliope it seems people just tell each other books to read that they may have not otherwise.

[The Man]

I never even got around to picking it up. I've been too preoccupied with other things. I do still want to read it, though.

[Miriel]

Well... I've already read it but I vote Gone Girl for September because the paperbook version comes out next week!

And it's really a fast read. It was also a super super popular book club selection last year, so if all the old Grandma's out there can read this (I mean really, even Del Murder's Grandma read it!) than so can EoFF!

[Calliope]

I just laughed at this line: Apart from her precious Nefertiti, her hobbies are pouting and looking martyred.

I'm enjoying Letters from Zedelghem more than the previous chapter.

[The Man]

Well... I've already read it but I vote Gone Girl for September because the paperbook version comes out next week!

I've had a paperback version of it since before the hardcover came out