tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post5055323138306545311..comments2024-03-28T18:16:09.693+00:00Comments on Clothes In Books: The Go Between by LP HartleyClothes In Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-52790703626595310142015-09-29T13:32:48.750+01:002015-09-29T13:32:48.750+01:00Ok - you did try! And I have the fun of reading th...Ok - you did try! And I have the fun of reading through the rest of your list, some of which I saw on twitter. Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-27260631976743950652015-09-29T12:58:11.311+01:002015-09-29T12:58:11.311+01:00Number 29 on this: https://storify.com/LissaKE...Number 29 on this: https://storify.com/LissaKEvans/books-i-likeLissanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-15935058731523736802015-09-29T12:29:05.132+01:002015-09-29T12:29:05.132+01:00Yes yes yes exactly. I am kind of furious that no-...Yes yes yes exactly. I am kind of furious that no-one MADE me read this book years ago - it's the kind of book that should be on top 10 lists, and passed on as one of those titles you know your friends will love. But my impression, certainly, was 'old-time white male whinging and repression', and no-one put me right. (You are let off because I haven't know you long enough that you should have told me.)Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-79842197905415106632015-09-29T00:08:09.733+01:002015-09-29T00:08:09.733+01:00I've only just caught up with this, but I agre...I've only just caught up with this, but I agree to the last syllable. 'The Go Between' was one of the first 'grown-up novels' I ever read and I remember thinking, aged about 13, 'but he knows EXACTLY how children think!' It's a couple of decades now since I last read it, but I feel as if I turned the last page yesterday. That description of clothes is seared to my memory, as is Leo's attempt at grown-up humour: 'I'm a chilly sort of mortal' which leads, humiliatingly, to laughter at his expense. Everything fits together with beautiful precision: the weather, Leo's belief in personal magic, the glorious perfection of the day of the cricket match and the terrible fall thereafter. You're right - it's perfect.Lissanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-56419175088371756522015-09-23T21:04:48.647+01:002015-09-23T21:04:48.647+01:00One day, Tracy. It is really good - and you might...One day, Tracy. It is really good - and you might be able to get a free or cheap e-version. Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-19994490214097949012015-09-23T20:44:25.955+01:002015-09-23T20:44:25.955+01:00Sounds like I should read this someday. But first ...Sounds like I should read this someday. But first I have to read several other non-mystery books that I have purchased based on your posts (or the guest blogger's posts).TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-3897746791261996542015-09-22T13:36:54.992+01:002015-09-22T13:36:54.992+01:00I know exactly what you mean Chrissie. I just wish...I know exactly what you mean Chrissie. I just wish someone had told me ages ago to read the book!Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-74440265806718567662015-09-22T11:26:29.556+01:002015-09-22T11:26:29.556+01:00I somehow couldn't face watching the TV versio...I somehow couldn't face watching the TV version on Sunday. I read the book and saw the film long ago and they have stayed vividly in my mind. They've meshed together so perfectly in my memory that I didn't want to add anything to them.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16510409974009816550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-33099228495809391482015-09-22T10:16:58.458+01:002015-09-22T10:16:58.458+01:00I have recorded it but not watched it yet - have h...I have recorded it but not watched it yet - have heard mixed reactions from others. Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-11460170844179457922015-09-22T08:15:13.696+01:002015-09-22T08:15:13.696+01:00Really like this book a lot and also think the fir...Really like this book a lot and also think the first movie version id very impressive. Must admit though, could;t quite get the energy to see the new TV version - was it any good?Sergio (Tipping My Fedora)http://bloodymurder.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-33376955275631931572015-09-21T21:05:16.073+01:002015-09-21T21:05:16.073+01:00Yes, he was a great stylist and a very talented wr...Yes, he was a great stylist and a very talented writer. And yes, what an unexpected joy to discover something so late...Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-34665684154611754202015-09-21T21:04:23.523+01:002015-09-21T21:04:23.523+01:00I don't think anything quite matches up to the...I don't think anything quite matches up to the book....Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-12834625841817588222015-09-21T13:03:20.703+01:002015-09-21T13:03:20.703+01:00I do love that very famous opening line, Moira! An...I do love that very famous opening line, Moira! And what a clever plot idea, too. I think, though, that it's really the writing style that draws one in. Saying so much with relatively so few words takes quite a deft hand. And, all that aside, isn't it a great to discover a book that's a real treat? Especially one you thought you'd already read?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-83071663477138081172015-09-21T12:56:03.468+01:002015-09-21T12:56:03.468+01:00I loved this book and found the movie, the early o...I loved this book and found the movie, the early one, a bit disappointing, haven't seen the latest version.Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-64210017366386747262015-09-21T11:52:26.391+01:002015-09-21T11:52:26.391+01:00Honestly - such a good book! I wish someone had to...Honestly - such a good book! I wish someone had told me to read it in former times...Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-36581440123549060252015-09-21T08:56:13.759+01:002015-09-21T08:56:13.759+01:00I watched this last night, started with half-an-ey...I watched this last night, started with half-an-eye and was quickly hooked which is unusual - I haven't read the book, although of course I know the plot but your comments really make me want to - that's two classics I've added to my list this morning!Cleopatra Loves Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15752724698249497274noreply@blogger.com