tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post5854591568587044453..comments2024-03-27T07:09:32.146+07:00Comments on Fanda Classiclit: The Return of the Native by Thomas HardyFanda Classiclithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07642429343958941266noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-88207101557884342692021-11-17T13:28:22.369+07:002021-11-17T13:28:22.369+07:00I'm an only child and breadwinner in my family...I'm an only child and breadwinner in my family, so leaving my parents is out of question :) Moreover, I have reached a phase where I need peace and calm. Moving out would cause a lot of changes.<br /><br />You're right, my only consolation is to recreate the atmosphere. Starting last July I'm starting a habit of reading books about France every year (for Paris in July). I also watch more French movies, and am compiling a French music playlist. And when I'm bored at work, I even create an imaginary itinerary to Paris - visiting one arrondissement each day :))Fanda Classiclithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642429343958941266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-35353163637277838202021-11-15T23:22:34.428+07:002021-11-15T23:22:34.428+07:00I had a feeling it would be difficult to leave you...I had a feeling it would be difficult to leave your parents behind. I'm struggling with that now that my parents are older and live in other states that I cannot easily get to. When they are older, you want to be there for them and be able to help them. It's all so frustrating. But it is nice to dream, and you can read books about France, and can even recreate the atmosphere in your own little place in the world. Maybe even learn to cook French food and listen to French music. :) Ruth @ with freedom and bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15531827758868215023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-79200599914337562782021-11-15T16:18:55.754+07:002021-11-15T16:18:55.754+07:00Hi Ruth, I'm so glad that you're back to t...Hi Ruth, I'm so glad that you're back to the blogosphere! I've been wondering for months because I couldn't open your (old) blog. Will visit your new blog right away, and add it to my blog list.<br /><br />About Hardy, I've only read 3 of his, and my favorite so far is Far from a Madding Crowd. But I'm intending to read through all his books in years to come (I think I'll read Hardy and Trollope alternately - 1 book every year).<br /><br />I've imagined myself living in other countries (mostly in France :P), but I realize that moving out of one's country isn't that easy. Even if I could (found similar well-paid job), I couldn't leave my parents. There are a lot to consider, and so I never give it a thought. Dreaming is much better! ^_^ Fanda Classiclithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642429343958941266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-50732527045219438862021-11-13T22:36:29.310+07:002021-11-13T22:36:29.310+07:00Hi, Fanda, it's me Ruth from Great Book Study ...Hi, Fanda, it's me Ruth from Great Book Study (different name now). I'm so excited that you got to read Return of the Native, and you seemed to have liked it. This was my first Hardy, and I hated it after the first chapter. I did not want to continue reading it. But others encouraged me, and Hardy is now one of my favorite authors, besides Edith Wharton. His writing style is very natural, and whether his plots are tragic or light, I soak up his writing style. I cannot wait to reread this book again. (I'm still trying to finish up his other titles that I own, which are lesser known.) Which is/are your favorites of his so far? <br /><br />BTW, I am glad you are able to reason about your circumstances, being where you were born, especially compared to Eustacia. If you could, would you move somewhere else? I ask bc I grumble about where I live right now, and have been trying to "escape" for at least a year (but longer in my mind), and I have had to accept that maybe this is where God wants us. (And whenever I covet, I have to count all of my blessings and be grateful.) It's hard, but also freeing when I start counting. :)Ruth @ with freedom and bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15531827758868215023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-83645603105559577162021-10-19T09:21:02.066+07:002021-10-19T09:21:02.066+07:00Haha... intriguing question! I have always imagine...Haha... intriguing question! I have always imagined myself to be born in France. Or at least, in Europe. But Australia will do, too, so that I can meet you.. :))Fanda Classiclithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642429343958941266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-48078734767580317602021-10-18T15:26:17.037+07:002021-10-18T15:26:17.037+07:00I was very curious about your comment about being ...I was very curious about your comment about being born in the wrong country Fanda. Now I want to know which country you would have preferred to be born in :-)Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.com