Are there any particular worlds in books where you’d like to live?
Or where you certainly would NOT want to live?
What about authors? If you were a character, who would you trust to write your life?
I don't read fantasy, so I can't think of any fantastical worlds. When I was little I probably would have answered "Narnia" though. Nowadays... I don't know. I read a lot about Stalinist Russia, and I wouldn't want to live there! Places like Rome and Paris are often portrayed as very romantic and chic- Proust's France is lovely- but that's too easy. I'm reading about 19th century Australia right now, all wild and developing, in a very exciting stage of development. There is something romantic about that kind of chaos and anarchy.
If I were a character I would want Margaret Atwood or A.S. Byatt to write my life- two women writers who I think really get women.
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Margaret Atwood creates this Republic of Gilead in The Handmaid's Tale. That's a freaky world to me. I included that in my answer. :)
Yes, when I was a child I probably would have chosen Narnia or Wonderland as great places to live. Of course, now that I'm older and at least a little wiser, I can see those are two places to stay very far away from!
I agree with Atwood, I believe she creates such realistic female characters - she includes all their flaws but in a way that adds to the character's personality.
Boy did I want to live in Narnia when I was younger. How's it going Marie? I don't think I've seen you by my place recently.
I don't know; I never connected with Narnia the way others did. Weird.
But 19th century anywhere? I don't know that I'd want to live there, but dropping in for a visit and some observation would be cool. Neat pick.
19th century Australia sounds like an interesting time to live. I haven't yet read anything by Margaret Atwood, but from her reputation alone I can see why you'd like her to write you into a book. :-)
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