Been on the road and having a hard time keeping up with DM responsibilities. Lame? Yes!
But I aim to replace this ‘un with a real post in the morrow. For now, feel free to post any/all complaints about the … Read on Macduff...
Archived DMs
The At Swim-Two-Birds Deathmarch Punt
It’s funny, when this one started I remember thinking “golly, this may be too easy for a deathmarch.” But for whatever reason, this is the deathmarch that has brought the highest percentage of folks low. I’m not sure how many … Read on Macduff...
The At Swim-Two-Birds Deathmarch, Week 4
I am now (ack! agack!) a week+ behind. And miles and miles and miles from home. But still reading along. Still loving it. Just got up to the legend of Jem Casey, Poet of the Pick. Gold, and nothing but … Read on Macduff...
The At Swim-Two-Birds Deathmarch, Week 3
And then before ya know it, it’s Week #3.
Continuing a longstanding Deathmarch tradition, I’m now a tad behind. In good company there, from what I hear — a few stalwart marchers have had a little trouble getting their books … Read on Macduff...
The At Swim-Two-Birds Deathmarch, Week 2
Week 2 starts here, and if you’ve been reading along at home, that’ll place you on page 54 (Darlkey), at the very moment of John Furriskey’s unusual birth.
I’m enjoying the heck outta the book so far. In particular, the … Read on Macduff...
The At Swim-Two-Birds Deathmarch, Week 1
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From the intro to the Dalkey edition:
“According to its author, Adolf Hitler hated At Swim-Two-Birds so vehemently he started World War II in order to interfere with its sales.”
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Welcome to Day 1 of Week 1, which … Read on Macduff...
The At Swim-Two-Birds Deathmarch Pause That Refreshes
Hi,
Next Tuesday we start up Deathmarch #3. This time out it’s another relatively short book — At Swim-Two-Birds written by Irish author Flann O’Brien and published back in 1939. I’m especially looking forward to this one — a brilliant … Read on Macduff...
The Pale Fire Deathmarch, Week 6.5
Pale Fire Peoples!
As suggested last week, here’s a bonus round for folks interested in re-reading the first section, talking about the Richard Rorty introduction to the Everyman’s Library, and/or bringing other external sources to the party.
My 2 cents: … Read on Macduff...
The Pale Fire Deathmarch, Week 6
Pale Fire Peoples!
Just finished PF this very morning. Enjoyed the close very much — it felt like a soft and very satisfying landing. Looks like many of the folks (at least the commenting folks) on the ‘march appear to … Read on Macduff...
The Pale Fire Deathmarch, Week 5
Pale Fire Peoples!
Welcome to Week 5 and the final push. It’s been an action-packed week filled with revelations and disertations. Suicide? Prejudice? The Legend of Curdy Buff? It’s all in there. I enjoyed this week’s read and was surprised … Read on Macduff...