Moopy Book Club (the return) - November 2018: 'Milkman' by Anna Burns

but let's not rush each other, everyone, people read at very different paces, someone like Kala who's out there VIP'ing most of his spare time will inevitably be a little longer x

 

Yeah, I like that we're all doing it at our own pace. We want to keep this one going more than two rounds, ideally.

 

Absolutely agreed but please let's not discuss until we all finish & decide to start discussing!!

 

I'm half way through. There's no way I'm finishing for Waterstones tomorrow.

It's good though. Intense. I feel like I need to reread and reread sentences to take it all in.

 

I’m halfway through chapter 2 and I’m struggling. I think it’s because I always read before bed as it helps me to get to sleep but it’s not really the kind of book for that, it’s quite a difficult read with the style of writing. I’m also finding that I’m not taking in everything because it’s a bit rambling and she could have cut down things drastically. I’ll persevere though.

 

I had 20% to go on this and my digital loan expired what a load of BEALLUCS

 

OMG! So now what?!

(I finished on Sunday)

 

I'm still in line for a physical copy through the library, I hope I'll get it shortly

 

I must admit I haven’t read anymore since last time I posted in this thread. That’s not a good sign.

 

I’ve been sick but I’m hoping to finish it by this weekend.

 

that’s fine, let it go. no one should force themself through a book

 

I'm also stuck on chapter 3 Finding it a bit of a slog. I usually finish books pretty quickly so agreed that it's not a good sign!

 

I found Chapter 3 was where I found my groove with it. But, as Mats says, if it doesn't speak to you, don't feel pressured to keep at it.

 

Shall we schedule a date for discussion then? Maybe next week?