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Toni Morrison's "Paradise"Read the article this discussion is about
This archived discussion is "read only". » RobertP_2 - I am very interested in reader comments on Toni Morrison's "Para I am very interested in reader comments on Toni Morrison's "Paradise." Today I saw Oprah Winfrey plugging the book like mad, with plans afoot to do a program devoted to Morrison and her book. Of course, Winfrey has been a major promoter of Morrison's work on television.What's YOUR take on "Paradise"? Robert Powers -- posted by RobertP_2 » BillieW - Really enjoyed your comments on Toni Morrison's "Paradise"--had Really enjoyed your comments on Toni Morrison's"Paradise"--hadn't seen Oprah Winfrey's show on that subject so this is a book new to me. Because of your comments, I will check this book out next time I'm at my favorite book store, and just might buy it. Do you comment on Canadian books too, or perhaps Anyway thanks for your article -- posted by BillieW » BillM_5 - Bill McLane Robert, What controversy over the awarding of th Bill McLaneRobert, What significance attaches to a work because it is a favorite of Oprah Winfrey? What significance attaches to a work because it is awarded the Pulitzer or Nobel? Look at the lists before responding. -- posted by BillM_5 » RobertP_2 - To Billie Wilkins: Please give me the name of the publisher of t To Billie Wilkins: Please give me the name of the publisher of the Urquhart novels and I'll see if I can get copies. Thanks for the tip.To Bill McLane: Thanks for your comments. Winning the Nobel Prize provides a modest bump upwards for recipients, as does the Pulitizer Prize, although the latter has much less influence. Oprah Winfrey's reading selections are of little interest to me, but they have made millionaires of the authors she has chosen to feature on her program. Apparently Oprah's fans rush to bookstores to buy the recommended titles. The fact has driven publishers crazy because she refuses to announce the new book to be featured prior to airing of the program, making it impossible for book stores to be stocked up. Robert Powers -- posted by RobertP_2 » Barb_Dorsett - Robert, Today, on <i>Fresh Air</i>, "Paradise" was described Robert,Today, on Fresh Air, "Paradise" was described as the third part of a trilogy, following "Beloved" and "Jazz". Can you give me some insight as to why that book reviewer-or Toni Morrison-might have viewed those books as a set? I've read "Beloved", but not the other two. Barb in Southern Indiana Midwest Gardener -- posted by Barb_Dorsett » RobertP_2 - Other than dealing with issues of feminism, I don't see much of Other than dealing with issues of feminism, I don't see much of a link. An author may know what is going on, but I certainly am puzzled if Morrison intends some other factor or element to link the three books together.Robert Powers -- posted by RobertP_2 » Julie - Well, I finally got my hands on a copy of Paradise! (Actually Well, I finally got my hands on a copy of Paradise! (Actually it is my mother's). Tough book to find! Thx for your comments Robert. Has anyone else read Paradise? Cheers! jmb
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