I’m sad to see Paddy Clarke take up residence on my bookshelf. I have enjoyed spending time with him. He reminded me some of my nephew, Connor. Curious, full of beans, a smarty pants with a bottomless imagination, Paddy Clarke is a memorable character. Roddy Doyle’s at times tender and often hilarious snapshot of life in rural Ireland, the banter of young boys all rough and tumble was a joy. Sad, silly, authentic and irreverent, Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha is a book I would easily recommend.
A Novel of Temptation
This week’s book is Paul Coelho’s “The Devil and Miss Prym”. A modern day parable about greed, humanity and the struggle between good and evil. I read the Alchemist some time ago and very much enjoyed it. Coelho’s famous for his allegoric story telling, a genre which appeals to me. Besides, who can resist a tale of the devil and bars of gold!
About Me
- muhbuh
- If who we are is what we do, then like most people, I am a mixed bag of personas. Writer, bookworm, friend, are what first come to mind. Equally apt would be potty mouth, dog walker, Guinness drinker, swimmer, storyteller, political animal, baker and proud Canadian. Mostly though, I consider myself simply insanely lucky to have a small posse of near and dear ones who put up with me and my curvy, creative, curly haired, opinionated self. I started this blog several years ago with the idea to challenge myself in a myriad of ways. Years in, despite the sporadic entries, I still like to muse about the absurdity of life, what inspires surprises and angers me, books and other entertainments, my menagerie, my travels and any other notion buzzing round in my head.
Wow, this is a wonderful idea, combining the weight loss and the book reading. Good luck to you. I hope you make it!
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you Amanda!
ReplyDeleteHI MB
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! And eloquently written!
I will be a regular reader!
Cathy