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Comment on Introducing ‘Totally Fitzgerald’ by stujallen

stujallen — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:38:53 +0000

great project rob very much looking forward to following it ,and hope to join in a some point ,all the best stu

Comment on Totally Fitzgerald: Retyping The Great Gatsby by stujallen

stujallen — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:37:53 +0000

wonderful Idea rob ,looking forward to following your progress ,and may review one of his books over next few months ,all the best stu

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Sun, 19 May 2013 13:10:02 +0000

[...] Retyping The Great Gatsby (RobAroundBooks) Retyping Fitzgerald’s novel by hand to get to the very heart of The Great Gatsby. [...]

Comment on Totally Fitzgerald: Retyping The Great Gatsby by Rob

Rob — Sat, 18 May 2013 08:50:01 +0000

Thank you Catherine. I reckon you should GO FOR IT! Am thrilled that Hollywood didn’t tarnish the book for you, but I’m not so sure that the overpowering glitz and spectacle of Luhrmann’s version will be so easy to shake from memory. How ghastly it would be to read The Great Gatsby after watching this film and see DiCaprio in your head every time Gatsby is mentioned *shivers*.

You know, Tender is the Night is one of the two Fitzgerald novels I haven’t read (The Last Tycoon is the other). I have purposely ignored it so that I will always know that there is a Fitzgerald novel out there that I still have to read (I haven’t read Steinbeck’s East of Eden for the same reason). Of course, now that I’m doing this ‘Totally’ project I’m going to have to read these two novels, but I really don’t know how I’m going to feel after doing so, knowing that there is nothing unknown is waiting for me, with regards to Fitzgerald’s writing.
Anyway, thanks as always for stopping by Catherine.
Warmest
Rob

Comment on Totally Fitzgerald: Retyping The Great Gatsby by chillcat

chillcat — Sat, 18 May 2013 08:14:45 +0000

I love the idea of this project and if I had more time (and less – or perhaps greater? – writing aspirations) I might try it myself. I love the Fitzgerald corner and it is true the edition must be a joy to behold. I think it’s time for me to reread Gatsby. I recall being very pleased that the strongest images for me from that book were not from the Redford-Farrow film but from my reading. I also remember being quite undone (*gobsmacked* might be more accurate) by ‘Tender is the Night’. Looking forward to following this project and won’t be rushing to see the DiCaprio version. Ciao Catherine

Comment on Introducing ‘Totally Fitzgerald’ by Rob

Rob — Sat, 18 May 2013 06:53:54 +0000

Yay, congratulations on figuring that out Maryom . I’m sure you can take one of those falling apart editions and participate in just one readalong, no?

Ah yes…Zelda’s only published novel. I’d actually forgotten about that. I guess it would be of much value to read it in a compare and contrast exercise. Be interesting trying to spot any Fitzgerald influences. I’ll add it. Thank you x
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Rob

Comment on Introducing ‘Totally Fitzgerald’ by Maryom

Maryom — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:14:43 +0000

Ha! I’ve found out how to comment (I know, it’s taken long enough). You’ve almost inspired me to dust down by Fitzgerald paperbacks and join in – unfortunately they’re so old, I think they may fall apart if disturbed. Dare I suggest an addition to your list – Zelda’s Save Me The Waltz.

Comment on Afterthoughts: Dark Lies the Island by Kevin Barry by Rob

Rob — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:12:32 +0000

Dear Gary,
I tend to agree with you on this, very much so. And I think this is more evident in his second collection more than his first. He seems to have brought more maturity with his second collection, especially with stories such as ‘Dark Lies the Island’, ‘A Cruelty’ and to a lesser extent, ‘The Mainland Campaign’.

As for Stephen Crane’s ‘The Open Boat’? I’ve never read it, but after such a glowing recommendation it seems I can’t afford not to read it. I’ve taken note. Thank you.
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Rob

Comment on Short Story Review: ‘Faithful Wife’ by Morley Callaghan by Rob

Rob — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:06:47 +0000

Hi Kay,
Well, Mr. Callaghan will certainly give you that. Cuts to the chase without all of the extraneous and unnecessary trimming.
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Rob

Comment on Tasting the Edge Hill Short Story Prize 2013: Part 1 by Rob

Rob — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:05:46 +0000

Carys, you say the nicest things. Thank you. Hope to review your collection in its entirety in the very near future.
Thanks for dropping by.
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Rob