Wednesday, April 29, 2020--San Antonio, TX
I chose My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegn as my second book to read during the coronavirus stay-at-home directive. It wasn't the best choice even though it was about a woman trying to sleep time away. At least 3/4 of the book involved listings of drugs, TV shows, movies on videotape, etc., that the character was using to try to succeed--the drugs to put her to sleep and the others in hopes of assisting her toward that goal. I would have rather read a 3-page magazine short story about it rather than investing the time to read almost 300 pages. The book is well written, but just didn't keep my interest. I gave it 2 1/2 stars out of 5.
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Friday, April 24, 2020
Fleishman Is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner
Friday, Apr. 24, 2020--San Antonio
I finished Fleishman is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner earlier this week as my first book to read during the coronavirus stay-at-home order. I recalled that it was on almost every top-10 list of books from last year. Although the main character is a Jewish man who is only 5'5" tall and is facing problems in his life, especially marriage problems, the book essentially becomes about all the characters having problems in their lives after several years of marriage or after having never married at all. What I liked best about the novel is that every few pages, there would be something that would make me laugh aloud. That was great considering my isolation from the rest of the world right now. It's a good book and easy to read. I gave it 4 stars out of 5.
I finished Fleishman is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner earlier this week as my first book to read during the coronavirus stay-at-home order. I recalled that it was on almost every top-10 list of books from last year. Although the main character is a Jewish man who is only 5'5" tall and is facing problems in his life, especially marriage problems, the book essentially becomes about all the characters having problems in their lives after several years of marriage or after having never married at all. What I liked best about the novel is that every few pages, there would be something that would make me laugh aloud. That was great considering my isolation from the rest of the world right now. It's a good book and easy to read. I gave it 4 stars out of 5.
Reading During the Coronavirus
Friday, April 24, 2020--San Antonio, TX
Normally, I do almost all of my reading of novels while I am traveling (which is anywhere from 2-6 months per year. Because my trips are long, I do not rush each day. I usually go out for 4-5 hours, return to my room or apartment, and maybe go out for another 1-2 hours later. Reading takes up most of my leisure time when not out exploring. But I also watch Netflix if I have decent Wi-Fi and spend time reading the news each day.
After the first 3 weeks of isolation at home during the coronavirus outbreak, I became tired of watching Netflix, reading the news, and playing online games. I realized that it was much like being on a trip where opportunities are limited in relation to the amount of time I had available. So I decided to add reading to my list of home activities.
I checked out my first book (using the Libby app for library eBooks) last Thursday and finished it by Tuesday. I am now on my second book which I will finish this weekend. I will continue reading as long as the stay-at-home order remains in effect. And I will add the books read to my list here with my brief comments and ratings.
Normally, I do almost all of my reading of novels while I am traveling (which is anywhere from 2-6 months per year. Because my trips are long, I do not rush each day. I usually go out for 4-5 hours, return to my room or apartment, and maybe go out for another 1-2 hours later. Reading takes up most of my leisure time when not out exploring. But I also watch Netflix if I have decent Wi-Fi and spend time reading the news each day.
After the first 3 weeks of isolation at home during the coronavirus outbreak, I became tired of watching Netflix, reading the news, and playing online games. I realized that it was much like being on a trip where opportunities are limited in relation to the amount of time I had available. So I decided to add reading to my list of home activities.
I checked out my first book (using the Libby app for library eBooks) last Thursday and finished it by Tuesday. I am now on my second book which I will finish this weekend. I will continue reading as long as the stay-at-home order remains in effect. And I will add the books read to my list here with my brief comments and ratings.
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