Bangover! (hangover of a book)
By Priya
@The_Bong_Woman (850)
July 1, 2016 10:17am CST
To begin with there's no such term as that; I made it.
So I finished reading Thomas Hardy's Far from the Madding Crowd. I never read Hardy before or more precisely never 'attempted' to read Hardy before so this one was a first timer for me and I must say this- even though I found the narrative a bit difficult at first but over time I got completely engrossed in the novel and I absolutely LOVED it!
The narrative reflected Hardy's genius and I think I am in love with the character Gabriel Oak.
Now that I am done with the novel, I seem to be stuck in it totally. I am pleased with the ending but the story was so fine that now it's haunting me. It always happens with me whenever I read a "really good book". Is it the same for you folks as well? Are you haunted by good stories like me?
Photo Courtesy- Penguin Bookcovers.
So I finished reading Thomas Hardy's Far from the Madding Crowd. I never read Hardy before or more precisely never 'attempted' to read Hardy before so this one was a first timer for me and I must say this- even though I found the narrative a bit difficult at first but over time I got completely engrossed in the novel and I absolutely LOVED it!
The narrative reflected Hardy's genius and I think I am in love with the character Gabriel Oak.
Now that I am done with the novel, I seem to be stuck in it totally. I am pleased with the ending but the story was so fine that now it's haunting me. It always happens with me whenever I read a "really good book". Is it the same for you folks as well? Are you haunted by good stories like me?
Photo Courtesy- Penguin Bookcovers.13 people like this
12 responses
@The_Bong_Woman (850)
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2 Jul 16
@Lucky15 same pinch then!
so have you read anything lately or are you reading any books presently?
so have you read anything lately or are you reading any books presently?3 people like this
@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
2 Jul 16
@The_Bong_Woman i am thinking.stillof buying a.new.one of the i am number.four series
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@The_Bong_Woman (850)
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4 Jul 16
@Lucky15 Oh. I don't think I have any book of this series. Can you suggest me one?
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@The_Bong_Woman (850)
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4 Jul 16
Yes. This was the first time I read Hardy and I absolutely loved it. Have you read any book by him?
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
13 Jul 16
@The_Bong_Woman The books by John Grisham are mu favorites .
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@The_Bong_Woman (850)
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13 Jul 16
@SIMPLYD A very natural reaction. And it actually helps us to cover so many authors; we get to read so many new books as well.
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@The_Bong_Woman (850)
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13 Jul 16
@SIMPLYD Oh. I've but only one book by him- Calico Joe. I still haven't read it though.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
14 Jul 16
@The_Bong_Woman Yes, with Maeve Binchy books particularly. Have you read 'Tara Road' - I loved that, in fact anything by that author. (Btw, my name is Janet, you don't need to address me as ma'am, though I appreciate your politeness
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@The_Bong_Woman (850)
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15 Jul 16
@jaboUK I haven't read any of her books I am afraid but I will definitely make it a point to read her works. Here in myLot I've been learning about a lot many authors and I am glad you mentioned her. Another one added to my somewhat sober treasury. Thank you.
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@The_Bong_Woman (850)
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14 Jul 16
@jaboUK Oh yes, indeed it can! I remember distinctly how I longed for the story of Daring Deception by Barbara Cartland to continue, in my early teens. Then I remember vividly of being "haunted" by some of the characters and tid-bits of Danielle Steel's The Ring in my mid-teens. And now I am infatuated by this novel,now when I am standing on the threshold of my exiting teen years. Looks like this is going to stay with me in the long run. Do you "suffer" like this too ma'am?
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@JESSY3236 (19912)
• United States
11 Jul 16
Sometimes it does. I'm almost through listening to Never Go Back by Lee Child. I hope to finish listening to it tomorrow.
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@JESSY3236 (19912)
• United States
12 Jul 16
@The_Bong_Woman It's really good so far. I will be listening to the last of it this afternoon. After listening to it, I'm going to finish reading Blue Dragon by Kylie Chan.
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@The_Bong_Woman (850)
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12 Jul 16
@JESSY3236 I've that book but haven't read it yet. how did you find it?
@The_Bong_Woman (850)
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12 Jul 16
@JESSY3236 Great! I am reading A Murder is announced by Agatha Christie presently. After I finish this I am gonna read And the Mountains Echoed by Khaleid Hosseini.
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@missjessicadawn (3286)
• United States
13 Jul 16
I am exactly the same way! If a book is really good, I can't stop thinking about it. I was that way with Jojo Moyes' "Me Before You", which you MUST read if you haven't already!
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@missjessicadawn (3286)
• United States
13 Jul 16
@The_Bong_Woman I hope you do! It's one of the best books I've read in years! Let me know what you think if you get it!
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@The_Bong_Woman (850)
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13 Jul 16
@missjessicadawn Me too! I simply keep playing again and again the scenes I loved the most in my mind. At times it gets really exhausting but I guess these are the things that distinguishes a real "book-addict" from any regular "reader".
Yesterday I was browsing through Amazon and was looking at some fresh arrivals when I came across the book you mentioned by Jojo Moyes. I am thinking of ordering it now.
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
7 Jul 16
his Tess Of The D'urbervilles is also well worth reading
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@The_Bong_Woman (850)
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8 Jul 16
@arthurchappell Yes, I had it in my 3rd semester syllabus, I've read it and it's really very tragic and the ending is so sad; comparatively Far from the Madding Crowd ends on a much happier note.
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
11 Jul 16
That's one of the very popular novels that I haven't read yet ..Indeed, some stories we read stay with with us for a long time ..
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@LadyDuck (471253)
• Switzerland
13 Jul 16
@The_Bong_Woman When I read a book I create the characters in my mind and then I cannot stop thinking to them.
@The_Bong_Woman (850)
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13 Jul 16
@LadyDuck It's the same for me. Same pinch Anna!
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
18 Jul 16
Yes, if I am really into the book, characters and plot of the story, I don't want to let it go when the book is finished! (I don't normally fall in love with a character, though! (looking at you a little odd, wondering if you are firing on all cylinders... and teasing you!)
Here, Priya, this is the first book in that series. 1 person likes this
@The_Bong_Woman (850)
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18 Jul 16
@DaddyEvil Well, I keep falling for one or the other character of say, a book I read or some anime I watched (for e.g. Goku of Dragon Ball Z), all thanks to my age!
Unlike others teens I hardly fall for actors or models or pop-stars. I almost always fall for the fictional ones. Duh!
Unlike others teens I hardly fall for actors or models or pop-stars. I almost always fall for the fictional ones. Duh!
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Jul 16
@The_Bong_Woman I live in the book with the characters. I always want more, too. That's a sign of a good writer!
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@The_Bong_Woman (850)
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7 Jul 16
@DianneN Wow it's the same for you and me then. Reading a good book is the best ever thing but once finished I am left wanting more.
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@The_Bong_Woman (850)
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8 Jul 16
@DianneN Absolutely agreed! I too read a book while visualising the whole thing in my mind as if watching a movie. If I am able to visualise smoothly it means it really is a good book or say, suits my taste but if not able to do so then the book most likely remains hidden in a corner of some shelf.
@theBlock (2657)
• United States
13 Jul 16
@The_Bong_Woman
I love to read as much as I love to write. I would like to rest that book---thanks for sharing
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@The_Bong_Woman (850)
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13 Jul 16
@theBlock Wow that's great! have you written any books of your own?
You are welcome.
