WSK Bookclub — Lavinia

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Just your friendly neighborhood mod dropping by to remind you to finish reading Lavinia before the chat one week from today.

Join us to discuss Lavinia by Ursala Le Guin, a retelling of the Aeneid, in the Conspiracy Room Sunday, March 5th. 

Now at the new and improved earlier time of 1pm MT/2pm CT/3pm ET. 

I asked ChatGPT to write me a review for Lavinia, and it seemed to like it! XD

"Lavinia" by Ursula K. Le Guin is a remarkable work of historical fiction that explores the life of a minor character from Virgil's classic epic, "The Aeneid." In this book, Le Guin takes the character of Lavinia, the daughter of King Latinus, and gives her a voice, a backstory, and a life of her own.

The novel is beautifully written, with Le Guin's signature style of blending history, mythology, and her own unique perspective. The book is set in ancient Italy, and the descriptions of the landscape, people, and culture are vivid and immersive. The characters are well-drawn, with Lavinia being a particularly compelling protagonist. She is a strong, intelligent, and independent woman who struggles to find her place in a world dominated by men.

What sets "Lavinia" apart is the way it explores themes of identity, destiny, and free will. Lavinia is caught between the gods' prophecies and her own desires, and her struggle to reconcile them drives the plot. The book also raises questions about the nature of history and storytelling, and the role of women in both.

Overall, "Lavinia" is a beautifully crafted novel that will appeal to fans of historical fiction, mythology, and feminist literature. It is a thoughtful and thought-provoking book that stays with you long after you've finished reading it. 

AI aren't going to take over the world... nope....

Happy reading!

Comments

[checkers65477.livejournal.com]

I just started reading it today and Le Guin’s writing is just glorious.

I had that same AI write a newsletter article recently and it’s pretty terrifying how good it was.

[eachase.livejournal.com]

I started it yesterday, too. I'm enjoying it so far.

I hope I can make it for at least a bit of the chat on Sunday! I can't promise, though — the ribbon cutting for the library where I work is on Saturday. We're expecting huge crowds, so I may have to work on Sunday to get things back in order after 3 months of pent-up demand for physical books strikes our new 156,000 sq. ft building.