Belle Famille - updated to chapter 29

Loopdaloop wrote:

platinum wrote:While acknowledging almostgothics statement about this contemporary cultural artifact and having read the spudgun interview I remain unconvinced as to the validity of this thread. Arthur Dreyfus is clear that its no more than fiction and his only knowledge of the McCann case if from the media. So the position of this entirely fictional piece in the Main Maddie News forum is a little ambiguous to my mind.

English literature has always been a reflection of modern society, from Chaucer to Dickens and onwards. This might be a modern classic however we won't know until it is translated. Although the author is french, our Queen is German and her husband Greek whilst Gerry Mccann is Scottish, Kate Mccann is Liverpudlian and their daughter 'disappeared' in Portugal. So who are we to judge in this modern society?

I have given no indication anywhere of any judgement of the book and will not do so unless an English version is published which I can read for myself.

My comment was about the appropriateness of a thread concerning what the author describes as fiction being in a news thread about the McCann case. Others clearly have no problem with threads about fiction being posted here. So I bow to the wider view.

platinum wrote:

Loopdaloop wrote:

platinum wrote:While acknowledging almostgothics statement about this contemporary cultural artifact and having read the spudgun interview I remain unconvinced as to the validity of this thread. Arthur Dreyfus is clear that its no more than fiction and his only knowledge of the McCann case if from the media. So the position of this entirely fictional piece in the Main Maddie News forum is a little ambiguous to my mind.

English literature has always been a reflection of modern society, from Chaucer to Dickens and onwards. This might be a modern classic however we won't know until it is translated. Although the author is french, our Queen is German and her husband Greek whilst Gerry Mccann is Scottish, Kate Mccann is Liverpudlian and their daughter 'disappeared' in Portugal. So who are we to judge in this modern society?

I have given no indication anywhere of any judgement of the book and will not do so unless an English version is published which I can read for myself.

My comment was about the appropriateness of a thread concerning what the author describes as fiction being in a news thread about the McCann case. Others clearly have no problem with threads about fiction being posted here. So I bow to the wider view.

Oh dear! It's fiction, inspired by, and largely based on, the McCann case. You don't have to bow to anything. You don't need to read any thread you don't like. You don't even have to be here.

Kate McCann's book was discussed here.

And there are plenty of folk who regard that particular tome as a work of fiction ...

That's how flexible and open-minded we are!

almostgothic wrote:Kate McCann's book was discussed here.

And there are plenty of folk who regard that particular tome as a work of fiction ...

That's how flexible and open-minded we are!

almostgothic wrote:Kate McCann's book was discussed here.

And there are plenty of folk who regard that particular tome as a work of fiction ...

That's how flexible and open-minded we are!

With mystery shadow writer... JK Rowling.

platinum wrote:

Loopdaloop wrote:

platinum wrote:While acknowledging almostgothics statement about this contemporary cultural artifact and having read the spudgun interview I remain unconvinced as to the validity of this thread. Arthur Dreyfus is clear that its no more than fiction and his only knowledge of the McCann case if from the media. So the position of this entirely fictional piece in the Main Maddie News forum is a little ambiguous to my mind.

English literature has always been a reflection of modern society, from Chaucer to Dickens and onwards. This might be a modern classic however we won't know until it is translated. Although the author is french, our Queen is German and her husband Greek whilst Gerry Mccann is Scottish, Kate Mccann is Liverpudlian and their daughter 'disappeared' in Portugal. So who are we to judge in this modern society?

I have given no indication anywhere of any judgement of the book and will not do so unless an English version is published which I can read for myself.

My comment was about the appropriateness of a thread concerning what the author describes as fiction being in a news thread about the McCann case. Others clearly have no problem with threads about fiction being posted here. So I bow to the wider view.

And who the hell died and made you Admin or a mod on this forum? Read, don't read. Post, don't post. But leave our job to us. Clear?

almostgothic wrote:Kate McCann's book was discussed here.

And there are plenty of folk who regard that particular tome as a work of fiction ...

That's how flexible and open-minded we are!

Claudia79 wrote:

platinum wrote:

Loopdaloop wrote:

platinum wrote:While acknowledging almostgothics statement about this contemporary cultural artifact and having read the spudgun interview I remain unconvinced as to the validity of this thread. Arthur Dreyfus is clear that its no more than fiction and his only knowledge of the McCann case if from the media. So the position of this entirely fictional piece in the Main Maddie News forum is a little ambiguous to my mind.

English literature has always been a reflection of modern society, from Chaucer to Dickens and onwards. This might be a modern classic however we won't know until it is translated. Although the author is french, our Queen is German and her husband Greek whilst Gerry Mccann is Scottish, Kate Mccann is Liverpudlian and their daughter 'disappeared' in Portugal. So who are we to judge in this modern society?

I have given no indication anywhere of any judgement of the book and will not do so unless an English version is published which I can read for myself.

My comment was about the appropriateness of a thread concerning what the author describes as fiction being in a news thread about the McCann case. Others clearly have no problem with threads about fiction being posted here. So I bow to the wider view.

And who the hell died and made you Admin or a mod on this forum? Read, don't read. Post, don't post. But leave our job to us. Clear?

Commenting about threads is normal. Sorry if you feel only admin or mods can do that.

Loopdaloop wrote:

almostgothic wrote:Kate McCann's book was discussed here.

And there are plenty of folk who regard that particular tome as a work of fiction ...

That's how flexible and open-minded we are!

With mystery shadow writer... JK Rowling.

Do you have any evidence for that claim or is it just a bit of nasty comment for the sake of it?

platinum wrote:

Claudia79 wrote:

platinum wrote:

Loopdaloop wrote:

platinum wrote:While acknowledging almostgothics statement about this contemporary cultural artifact and having read the spudgun interview I remain unconvinced as to the validity of this thread. Arthur Dreyfus is clear that its no more than fiction and his only knowledge of the McCann case if from the media. So the position of this entirely fictional piece in the Main Maddie News forum is a little ambiguous to my mind.

English literature has always been a reflection of modern society, from Chaucer to Dickens and onwards. This might be a modern classic however we won't know until it is translated. Although the author is french, our Queen is German and her husband Greek whilst Gerry Mccann is Scottish, Kate Mccann is Liverpudlian and their daughter 'disappeared' in Portugal. So who are we to judge in this modern society?

I have given no indication anywhere of any judgement of the book and will not do so unless an English version is published which I can read for myself.

My comment was about the appropriateness of a thread concerning what the author describes as fiction being in a news thread about the McCann case. Others clearly have no problem with threads about fiction being posted here. So I bow to the wider view.

And who the hell died and made you Admin or a mod on this forum? Read, don't read. Post, don't post. But leave our job to us. Clear?

Commenting about threads is normal. Sorry if you feel only admin or mods can do that.

You were not commenting about a thread. You were trying to do Admin and mods' job by saying what is appropriate or not in this section. That is not up to you. For your own good, hope that is now clear. For a 'newbie', your arrogance is quite surprising.

Thats me told then.

platinum wrote:

Loopdaloop wrote:

almostgothic wrote:Kate McCann's book was discussed here.

And there are plenty of folk who regard that particular tome as a work of fiction ...

That's how flexible and open-minded we are!

With mystery shadow writer... JK Rowling.

Do you have any evidence for that claim or is it just a bit of nasty comment for the sake of it?

I think JK Rowling moved very fast to distance herself from having anything to do with Kate's book. When the McCanns wrongly inferred she had assisted in putting it together JKR must have been mortified to see her name associated with this rubbish as soon after, the McCs were doing a U turn and saying that she hadn't been involved in any way.

platinum wrote:Thats me told then.

Hopefully you now got it.

Yes Autumn, JKR also parted company not long after with her Literary Agent of many years who she had recommended to the McCanns.

Probably after reading the drivel Kate had written.

Have no doubt about that Panda, there seems to be only Ms Kelly in the celeb world left supporting the Mcs now AFAIK.

Don't forget the equally nice but dim Fiona Phillips!

.................. Nina Mishkov


Neither nice nor dim.

Aargh to Nina Myscow! Actually there are others -Jeremy Vine who allowed Nina to vent her spleen of course and Dara O'Briain (whom I used to like to see) who tweeted his support recently.

Not Born Yesterday wrote:Aargh to Nina Myscow! Actually there are others -Jeremy Vine who allowed Nina to vent her spleen of course and Dara O'Briain (whom I used to like to see) who tweeted his support recently.

Don't forget Angelina Jolie!


http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/48469/Jolie-s-support-to-Maddie-mum/


“I think Angie just wants to give Kate a hug and say a few words of support from one mom to another."


Angelina’s pal added: “She won’t be inviting them to her movie premiere, unless they ask to go."

What a sickening quote from Angelina Jolie but, in her defence, I'm sure that with her brood of children and her career she doesn't have time to read anything about this case other than what's in the mainstream media. Perhaps that goes for all the celebrities (from A to Z listers) who support the McCanns.

If that was the only information I was party to, I'd be giving the McCanns the benefit of the doubt.

Loopdaloop wrote:

platinum wrote:While acknowledging almostgothics statement about this contemporary cultural artifact and having read the spudgun interview I remain unconvinced as to the validity of this thread. Arthur Dreyfus is clear that its no more than fiction and his only knowledge of the McCann case if from the media. So the position of this entirely fictional piece in the Main Maddie News forum is a little ambiguous to my mind.

English literature has always been a reflection of modern society, from Chaucer to Dickens and onwards. This might be a modern classic however we won't know until it is translated. Although the author is french, our Queen is German and her husband Greek whilst Gerry Mccann is Scottish, Kate Mccann is Liverpudlian and their daughter 'disappeared' in Portugal. So who are we to judge in this modern society?

Spot on Loopdaloop

AnnaEsse wrote:

platinum wrote:

Loopdaloop wrote:

platinum wrote:While acknowledging almostgothics statement about this contemporary cultural artifact and having read the spudgun interview I remain unconvinced as to the validity of this thread. Arthur Dreyfus is clear that its no more than fiction and his only knowledge of the McCann case if from the media. So the position of this entirely fictional piece in the Main Maddie News forum is a little ambiguous to my mind.

English literature has always been a reflection of modern society, from Chaucer to Dickens and onwards. This might be a modern classic however we won't know until it is translated. Although the author is french, our Queen is German and her husband Greek whilst Gerry Mccann is Scottish, Kate Mccann is Liverpudlian and their daughter 'disappeared' in Portugal. So who are we to judge in this modern society?

I have given no indication anywhere of any judgement of the book and will not do so unless an English version is published which I can read for myself.

My comment was about the appropriateness of a thread concerning what the author describes as fiction being in a news thread about the McCann case. Others clearly have no problem with threads about fiction being posted here. So I bow to the wider view.

Oh dear! It's fiction, inspired by, and largely based on, the McCann case. You don't have to bow to anything. You don't need to read any thread you don't like. You don't even have to be here.

Exactly

I would really love to read this book I do hope it comes out in English.

"Nice Family," (Belle Famille) by Arthur Dreyfus - Resumé of Ch 2

At her house, Laurence is angry with her forty-year-old brother, Tony, who is always bringing back strange and useless objects for her from his distant travels. This time, he has brought back, for his nephew, a chameleon, which the child Madec watches in its plastic box. Not very easy to chuck that in the bin.

Tony has fun recounting for his sister his rather disreputable adventures in Columbia, knowing that she, who only lives in the present, is not listening. In fact, Laurence is busy worrying about the droppings the chameleon will produce.

Tony teases his sister by reminding her that she had decided to give up on a lovely romantic relationship in Argentina (and not leave Stéphane) during her internship. Furious, Laurence who, since that episode, has denied herself any happiness, thinks about at least getting rid of the chameleon. She is delighted to see that Madec seems to be disappointed with the chameleon (which is less attractive than in the photos) and suggests to him that the chameleon sleeps in his room, because she has seen that the creature disgusts him somewhat and she hopes that he will refuse the gift for fear of having the animal close to him in the night.

But the child, guessing his mother's intentions, says that he likes the creature and calls it Big. The mother then comes up with a perverse plan: as they are just about to leave for their holiday in Tuscany, she will organise things so that the child forgets to take the chameleon and during the journey, she will exclaim that she has forgotten to feed the chameleon, but that this is not serious because these animals survive without food in the jungle.

On their return, Big will be found, lying on his back, dead, totally shriveled up and all will be well that ends well.

Note: with thanks, once again, to Frencheuropean for the original of this resumé in French.

Excellent work! Thank you Anna and Frencheuropean. I'm enjoying this story immensely!

Poor Big!