marvelousmaud

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Who has read Les Miserables?

Whisp1976 @Whisp1976 (488) • United States 11 May 07

I have read many books in my time but had never tried anything by Victor Hugo. I am still near the beginning of the book but thus far I admit to being very impressed by it. Hugo makes some profound statements about social justice,...

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marvelousmaud I read the novel about a year ago and it was definately one of the best I've read...EVER. Are you reading the unabridged version? I read it...it was quite lengthy. But worth it. I would have to say my favorite character was Eponine...so full of pathos. I must...

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how may books to do you read in a year

lucgeta @lucgeta (924) • France 20 May 07

I am not a book person so I read one or two books a year. I used to read more in college but the habit has gone. Maybe my tired eyes lol I prefer music and movies now. What about you? Do you read a lot? Why? Have your word.

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marvelousmaud I try to read one book a week, but sometimes if I read a larger classic, it takes a few weeks. On average, I'd say about 40 books a year. I mostly read classic literature, but I do read whatever is popular too. It's so beneficial, because other books allude to...

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Why do you love New York city?

ramzauno @ramzauno (31) • Australia 10 Feb 07

I've to NYC 4 times already, and I never bored with the city, such a fun city, a lot of things to see and do. so why do people love NYC?

new york city

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marvelousmaud I love it because of the culture. There are so many museums, theaters, art galleries, just everything. We don't have anything remotely like that out here in the country, and it is so refreshing to see all of these things as they should be seen. New York is...

20 May 07

Do you read

irishmist @irishmist (3814) • United States 19 May 07

in the bathroom? I have noticed on occasion while visiting friends homes, that they have books in their bathroom. Do you?

bathroom

human nature

reading

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marvelousmaud I used to, but I was spending too much time in the powder room just sitting there reading. It's actually not a good habit to get into, because by sitting on the toilet like that for long periods of time, you could get hemmorhoids, and that just wouldn't be...

20 May 07

Cats: Excessive Meowing

mdee16 @mdee16 (36) • United States 17 May 07

Does anyone out there share our problem of a cat that recieves much attention but continues to meow for more all the time? We have several cats and we love our Maine Coone very much (deliberately misspelled. Checker will not...

cat behavior

cats

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marvelousmaud My cat meows continuously, and it appears she is not crying or asking for something. I even talk to her and she meows responses back...it's kind of comical. I've had her checked by a vet, and I was told she was part Siamese, and a characteristic of Siamese...

20 May 07

raising grandchildren

midnightangel @midnightangel (6) • United States 14 Apr 07

Is this becoming a new trend? How many of you are grandparents, and raising one or more of your grandchildren full time? This is happening more and more in our society today. There are definite advantages and dis-advantages to...

grandchildren

grandparents

todays society issues

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marvelousmaud I have lived with grandparents since I was 15, so for about 3 years. I have to say that I really don't know where I would be without them. I speak for my grandparents when I say this, but I don't really know how they feel, that neither of my parents give them...

20 May 07

What is the saddest song you know?

JohnnyMurder @JohnnyMurder (611) • United States 17 May 07

Recently, I did an internet search for "Sad Songs". I was suprised that most of the songs people listed, were not that sad at all. I have heard songs before that actually brough tears to my eyes. Im not a huge country music fan,...

emotion

music

sad songs

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marvelousmaud I don't know if you listen to showtunes or Broadway, but 'On My Own' from Les Miserables is one of saddest songs ever...period.

19 May 07

Wicked by Gregory Maguire

amandab @amandab (33) • United States 18 May 07

Have you read this book? Or any of Gregory Maguire's books? I think that they are so refreshing to read. I try to stick to the classics, but all of Maguire's backwards fairy tales I have read, I have enjoyed immensely. Can you...

fairy tale villians

gregory maguire

wicked

wicked by gregory maguire

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marvelousmaud I've read Wicked. I thought it was wonderful. I also read Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister, but I liked Wicked better. Have you read the sequal? It's just as good. Also, the musical is great, even though it is in no way like the book. As far as other fairy...

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the most important book in your life

oceansound @oceansound (53) • China 9 May 07

OH,my dear friend ,maybe you read a lot of books ,and maybe one of them or some of them effect you very much, Please name them .maybe we are never read the book,and all of us will thank to you .

good book

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marvelousmaud The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath has most affected me. It describes the slip into insanity. I really love it. I would suggest anyone who can read to read this novel. It really gives a candid view of what life is really like.

19 May 07

i am looking for a good book to inspire me

brand4less @brand4less (1061) • Indonesia 19 May 07

i want to feel inspired.for a while now,i've been wanting to improve myself n do something that will have a positive impact of my life.i'm looking for a gud novel to inspire me.i want2read a book that beautifully describes the...

good books

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marvelousmaud Have you ever read Les Miserables by Victor Hugo? I think it may be exactly what you are looking for. It's absolutely wonderful. I would suggest reading the abridged version, as the original is over 1,000 pages, most of which is out of date political talk. The...

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did you prifer hamlet or macbeth

ml8284 @ml8284 (111) • China 10 Apr 07

hamlet

macbeth

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marvelousmaud I much prefered Hamlet over Macbeth. Macbeth is Shakespeare's shortest play, and I think it just left too much out. Hamlet made you sympathize with the characters more and got you more emotionaly involved.

19 May 07

Do you frequent the theater???

Stiffler07 @Stiffler07 (1356) • United States 4 May 07

Which show have you enjoyed the most & why??? ... I loved Chicago. Great caste,outfits,& singing.

live theater

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marvelousmaud My favorite is The Producers, which unfortunately ended last month on Broadway. I love the music and set and dancing and it's really hillarious. I saw it twice, and I have to say, the movie just doesn't do it justice.

19 May 07

Why do "teachers" state the obvious? What other "obvious" things aggravate you?

hockeygal4ever @hockeygal4ever (10021) • United States 18 May 07

Example, you're watching a cooking show and they state "remove the blade carefully" when telling you how to empty your food processor. Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but if I need HELP and need to be told to remove the blade...

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marvelousmaud I think a lot of it has to do with people who like lawsuits...you know, the ones who say Oreos made them obese and they didn't know that by eating package after this would happen. It's a good way to stop coniving people...maybe ones that would say...I didn't...

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