The irony of 1984 is that the author was ratting on communist sympathisers in the UK.
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Can't reread it coz I burnt all my books after reading it the last time.
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Ray Bradbury. (See, my memory still functions despite age* and vodka) Read that, excellent book. 1984 and that erm that other one er er.
*Note: 23bloggoth
If everything isn't black and white, I say, 'Why the hell not?'
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Prompt, prompt.bloggoth
If everything isn't black and white, I say, 'Why the hell not?'
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Originally posted by sasguru View PostI came across an article in the property press that suggested that estate agents were advising sellers that books in properties put buyers off because they were "old-fashioned".
The estate agent caught me looking at the books and muttered "Why would anyone live like this?"
I wanted to put in an offer for the place as long as we got the books too. But the family of the deceased refused. There were some real beauties there.Comment
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Originally posted by xoggoth View PostPrompt, prompt.Hard Brexit now!
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Originally posted by PRC1964 View PostWhen we bought our house in 1999 we looked at a place in Walton that had books everywhere - shelves, stacked on the floor, in the loft.
The estate agent caught me looking at the books and muttered "Why would anyone live like this?"
I wanted to put in an offer for the place as long as we got the books too. But the family of the deceased refused. There were some real beauties there.
That's my kinda house ....Hard Brexit now!
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Originally posted by sasguru View PostThat's my kinda house ....Comment
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I re-read "The Stolen Bacillus" this morning. As a result I blame H.G. Wells for inspiring Al Qaeda so he should be beheaded.Comment
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Originally posted by oracleslave View PostNever read it so can't comment.
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Press 3 for Don't know."Drivelling in TPD is not a mental health issue. We're just community blogging, that's all.
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