Secret History (Bookray!)

by Donna Tartt | Literature & Fiction |
ISBN: 0804111359 Global Overview for this book
Registered by SandDanz of Louisville, Kentucky USA on 9/14/2004
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6 journalers for this copy...
Journal Entry 1 by SandDanz from Louisville, Kentucky USA on Tuesday, September 28, 2004
I've been keeping my eyes out for books on the "Top 100 Wishlist Wishes" list and have been picking some of the books up. I now have 2 copies of "Secret History" and thought I'd send one out as a ray to those who are interested. The other copy is hardback and I'd like to read it before I pass it along to someone down the road.
Here is the final shipping order for this ray:

1. katilo, IL
2. kelwood, OH
3. KarenZero, NY
4. yourotherleft, PA <---- received 01/14/05
5. Davitraka, FL
6. SudoKris, Germany
7. caffcaff, UK
8. sandyundead, UK
9. katweeble, UK
10. wiblick, Ireland

I'll be sending this book out by the end of the week (hopefully). Since this is a ray, it's never too late to join, but you have to be willing to ship anywhere.

Thanks to everyone who joined! Let me know if there is a problem with the shipping order.

Released 19 yrs ago (10/5/2004 UTC) at To the next participant in Bookring/Bookray, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- Canada

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Sent to the first member of my bookray... katilo

Journal Entry 3 by katilo from Westmont, Illinois USA on Saturday, October 9, 2004
Got it in the mail today and plan to start it right away! Thanks!

Journal Entry 4 by katilo at Book Ray in -- Mail or by hand-rings, RABCK, meetings --, Illinois USA on Wednesday, October 27, 2004
Released on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at about 7:00:00 AM BX time (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada) at BOOK RAY in Westmont, Illinois USA.

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I enjoyed this book, although there were some parts that tended to drag a bit (explanations that I thought could have been left out). It was intriguing and kept me interested all the way to the end! Thanks for sharing!

It's now on its way to next person on the list!

Journal Entry 5 by kelwood from Toledo, Ohio USA on Monday, November 1, 2004
Just received in the mail today. I'm looking forward to starting this later this week. Thanks!

Journal Entry 6 by kelwood from Toledo, Ohio USA on Wednesday, November 17, 2004
I can see why this book has been so heralded - it is marvelous writing. But like the Greek and Roman tragedies the students in the story read and study, it is filled with disappointment, anguish, and despair. And the characters, though well developed, weren't exactly likable. As they moved in and out of their alcohol-induced fog you could feel the tension build. It was certainly interesting, but not necessarily "fun." I'm glad I finally had a chance to read it.

Journal Entry 7 by kelwood from Toledo, Ohio USA on Monday, November 22, 2004
Mailing off to KarenZero today via media mail. Thanks SandDanz for sharing.

Journal Entry 8 by KarenZero from Maplewood, New Jersey USA on Thursday, December 2, 2004
The book arrived safely and I am looking forward to reading it!!

thanks again for sharing the book!

Journal Entry 9 by KarenZero from Maplewood, New Jersey USA on Wednesday, December 22, 2004
Hello!

I finished the book a few days ago and am just waiting to receive Davitraka's address - hopefully I'll be able to send it before I go away for the holidays!

I enjoyed the book and thought it was particularly well-written, although I found the characters unlikeable (althought that was probably the point). The story itself was a little haunting and I found myself thinking about the book days after I read it. The writing style also reminded me of Atwood. Overall, a good read (although I think I enjoyed "The Little Friend" more). Thanks for sharing the book!!!!!

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UPDATE: 12/29/04 - still waiting for Davitraka's address...

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UPDATE 01/05/05 - waited two weeks (extra time for the holidays!) and no word, so I will send it to the next person on the list this week! 01/07/04 - waiting for yourotherleft's address...
best, Karen

Released on Monday, January 10, 2005 at about 2:00:00 AM BX time (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada) at Controlled Release in Controlled Release, Controlled Release Controlled Releases.

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On its way to yourotherleft! Bon voyage, book!

Journal Entry 11 by yourotherleft from Danville, Pennsylvania USA on Friday, January 14, 2005
This came in the mail today. I'll read it and pass it on as soon as I can. Thanks!

Journal Entry 12 by yourotherleft from Danville, Pennsylvania USA on Monday, July 25, 2005
This is probably the best book I've read this year. I don't know if I can put into words what made me like it so much, but I was almost late for work a few times just because I couldn't manage to put it down. ;-) I really enjoyed the quality of writing. There was a certain way in which Tartt managed to say just enough to get you to draw your own conclusions instead of stating things outright that made me feel like I was getting more instead of less out of the book. I felt like I knew each of the characters, even if I wouldn't like them if I met them in real life. They were far from perfect, indeed even unpleasant, but Tartt still managed to make me sympathetic to them as the group deteriorates after the crime. It kind of reminded me of "Crime and Punishment" except on a group instead of individual level. And I think I liked it better...

Anyhow, thanks so much for sharing, SandDanz, and for your patience! Sorry for holding it up so long.

Davitraka's profile says that she is inactive, so I am going to mail this to Sudokris today.

Journal Entry 13 by SudoKris from Lathones, Scotland United Kingdom on Monday, September 5, 2005
Got here today - thanks ever so much - will probably read it before Friday and then post it to the next person... (am moving to Scotland on Friday!!!!)


Read the book today - all of it! I LOVE The Secret History!!!!!

On its way to Sandyundead in France!

Journal Entry 14 by SandDanz from Louisville, Kentucky USA on Sunday, June 25, 2006
Received a PM from sandyundead saying that she did receive this book long ago and forgot to journal. She also loaned this copy to a friend and didn't receive it back, so she has graciously gotten a hold of a 2nd copy and is offering to re-start this ray. :)

The JE for the other copy of the book can be found HERE!!!

Thanks Sandy!

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