The Middlesteins

ana but that is only my opinion! There are some types of books which just don't appeal to me - you know how it is. I can't stand "Wuthering Heights" either, but do accept that it is a great favourite of many.

Thanks, Ariadne - don't think I'll bother!

Read it now! I have to admit that it is well constructed and well written; the frenetic, tense atmosphere is extremely tightly created and the characters are, in the main, believable.

I couldn't get my head round the relationships, though, and in the end did not enjoy it. But, intellectually, admire it as a literary exercise.

And I hated the ending.

Don't do what I do, grannysanny and keep tapping the page expecting it to turn over.

Thank you for my book which arrived yesterday, I have an e-reader but I still enjoy the feel of a book in my hands so will enjoy this one xx

I was mystified when my book was delivered on Thursday, but then remembered that I tend to put my name down for everything on Gransnet, and this time I had been lucky.
Many thanks!

Thank you for my copy which arrived yesterday.

Thank you btw.

Oh shoot. Mine's arrived. Which means I've got to read it. And find a sensible question to ask. #itshallbedone

I was thrilled to see a brown paper package lying on my mat when I got home from work last night. Opening it revealed a copy of Middlesteins and I can't wait to get started on it this weekend. Thank you very much Gransnet.

Thank you for my copy of the 'Middlestiens'. Looking forward to starting it this weekend.

Many thanks for my copy - looking forward to a cosy Saturday afternoon with it.

Thanks for my copy which arrived today. I've read the first two pages and think I'm going to enjoy reading the rest of the book.

Got mine today too - thanks, will read soon and let you know what I think.

I too received my copy today and am off for a three day break next weekend; so perfect timing as I can read it in the car while my lovely OH is driving. Really looking forward to it xx

Thank you very much got my copy today! Will take it away with me!

Thank you - book arrived today I can't wait to settle down to a good read.

Thanks for my book which I received today...I'll start it when I've finished the book I'm reading at present.

Thank you Gn my copy has just arrived, I was looking for an excuse to dump the book I am struggling with

Thanks for my copy it arrived this pm.glamma x

Delighted to get my copy of 'The Middlesteins' Thankyou.It's going to be a reading week-end. Goodee!

My book arrived this morning. looking forward to reading it, will let you know what I think.
Thankyou

I enjoyed this book, read it on a long haul plane journey. As one who has issues with food and weight control...see food and eat it, finish everything on my plate, food as reward, happiness food, can eat even when not hungry... I found it deeply interesting. In the end only Edie could stop Edie eating but as it was her only joy in life that was never going to happen. Although not in Edie's league, I long to be slim. I know what to do. Lately I've been wondering if I actually want to enjoy eating more than I want to look gorgeous, but I do want to be healthy and live longer. I think Edie had even given up on that in her obsession.
Upbringing and training as a child definitely have a large part to play, as does the emotional state and it's very hard to break bad habits. I was careful with my children growing up and all are slim adults. I wish my mother had done me the same favour. One question: why Jewish?

Thank you for my new book, came today.

Mine arrived this morning. Thank you, Gransnet.

You mean it's NOT abour the Middletons??