Reminder: Read "Doctor Zhivago"

[ufcasey]

Just a quick reminder to read Doctor Zhivago for our book club discussion on Wednesday, 2/2. We pushed the book discussion for January to the first week of February in order to give people more time to read it. 

[ufcasey]

Here's an interesting article about the different English translations for those of you wondering which one to pick up:

lareviewofbooks.org/article/giving-doctor-zhivago-another-chance/

[charlatti]

ufcasey , that article is really interesting! I’m a couple of chapters in to the oldest translation, which is what my library had available, but I might have to track down the newer translation. It definitely sounds like it would be a more enjoyable read.

ETA: hmm, $550?? www.foliosociety.com/usa/doctor-zhivago.html

[travella]

Thanks ufcasey! That is an interesting article.

I realized that I'm reading the oldest translation. I wish I had gotten a newer translation, but I'm 200+ pages in and have somewhat gotten used the writing style.

[meowmaps]

My library has the Richard Pevear translation. I’m anxious to get to this but I have to get through one more book before I do. I still think I can squeeze it in in time for book club discussion.

Translations are so important! They can really make or break a reading experience.

Also, I remembered the book that reminded me I wanted to read Doctor Zhivago - The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott. The novel plays a prominent role in the book (and they spoil the ending).

[ufcasey]

Jan 19, 2022 20:10:54 GMT -5 charlatti said:

ufcasey , that article is really interesting! I’m a couple of chapters in to the oldest translation, which is what my library had available, but I might have to track down the newer translation. It definitely sounds like it would be a more enjoyable read.

ETA: hmm, $550?? www.foliosociety.com/usa/doctor-zhivago.html

Well that's a little pricey! LOL! I guess we will all have to wait until they make the newest translation available in libraries. Oh well.

[minzy]

Jan 20, 2022 9:11:35 GMT -5 meowmaps said:

My library has the Richard Pevear translation. I’m anxious to get to this but I have to get through one more book before I do. I still think I can squeeze it in in time for book club discussion.

Translations are so important! They can really make or break a reading experience.

Also, I remembered the book that reminded me I wanted to read Doctor Zhivago - The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott. The novel plays a prominent role in the book (and they spoil the ending).

I read The Secrets We Kept and it made me not want to read Doctor Zhivago. (Ducks) I hope you all enjoy it though!

[meowmaps]

I just can’t get into it. I think it might be one of those timing things. It took me until my third attempt to get into and complete Anna Karenina. I ended up loving it but it had to be the right time.