Yeah - I mean he talked about Hansen's influencing him and I think more than once, but I think this one shows it the most.
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I finished as well. It still reads to me as uncertain as it was when I first read it. I think was feeling the uncertainty mostly because of the war going on and they could be hurt or dead. Nathan's misery? I think I felt he was miserable yes, but what Matt was feeling was hopeful enough for me. N...
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Oh I was feeling sympathy for them too, for sure and yes, I am surprised as to how well Nathan's vulnerabilities holding up upon reread. I think the restrained language helps me: "Staring at Spain's earnest expression, Nathan felt an unaccountable desire to cry. And that was funny because if you d...
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Ah see I like these reminders and like to be lost in another time and place and do want their problems to be present and I know, still want relatively happy ending :). But the way I think about it - yes, there were so many people who suffered, who were killed, etc, but at the same time there were a...
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I tried to be really slow and only reread chapter one today. I think what struck me the most upon reread was the atmosphere - totally agree that he nailed the 1940s, but also the revelation about Nathan (whom he knew and why). I of course do not remember my reaction when I first read it, but despite...
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This is a couple days read for me as well, but I am perfectly ok with whatever schedule you guys want to set - it is a reread for me as well, so I can discuss at any speed.
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Started, yes. Actually never done any of those. Are we going to discuss each chapter?
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Yay found it :). Thanks again Kate.
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