Meander

Another wonderful section this week.

A few thoughts:

• Much like Seth, the Raven could use more/better PR. On the other hand, the animals that creep are getting tons of screen time.
• Holding the child responsible for the sins of the

Oh my goodness we are close to the finish line!

Meanwhile, I’ve been busy writing my thesis on pickles and Midnight’s Children, aptly titled, Midnight’s Pickles. Pickle-shaped noses aside, this section was a particularly rich source of literary dill.

Twenty-six

In the Jewish tradition, there’s this idea of Torah portions — parashot plural and parashah singular — that you read each week for about a year. And it starts this week. This very one! Right now!

With a couple other … Read on Macduff...

Well, I cheated. Held off posting for an extra day to buy myself more time. But I finally caught up with you mighty Meanderers! And props to folks who are still reading and just a little bit behind. I am … Read on Macduff...

Friends, I have no one to blame but myself! I set us an ambitious goal and like a few fellow Meanderers, this is the week that tripped me up.

Perhaps both the book and real life had just a little … Read on Macduff...

Past the midpoint are we — midpoint’s children mayhaps? More than that — we’re the ones headed for the finish line!

Like the excellent folks in the comments I’m find it tricky going here and there, but worth the effort.… Read on Macduff...

Another great section, and the book is officially exactly nothing like I was expecting when we started.

And that’s a joyous distraction, this week of all weeks.

I’m going to keep the post a little short, but I did want … Read on Macduff...

Welcome to Week Five, in which we careen in a meandery way toward something approaching the halfway mark!

Like Amanda in the comments, I was struck by how Saleem’s newfound Umbrella Academy-ish (hat tip Guzmán) abilities nicely match … Read on Macduff...

Well, that was unexpected! 🙂

I think I’ll follow the thread-lead (good instincts, Ute!) and not spoil, except to say that it was fun to find that the title doesn’t mean exactly/only what I always thought it meant.

I’m … Read on Macduff...

Wonderful section, wonderful thread…!

I agreed with just about all the comments this week.

Like Furiosa, I’m hoping to use “funtoosh” in a sentence soon. Like just about everyone, I’m still swirling from the cinematic mashup of the monkeys, the … Read on Macduff...