[COMPLETE] Painted Fires by Nellie McClung - brrot

[ASharma]

I believe this is the (second) longest chapter in the book, with much heartache to follow!

Chapter XIX: https://librivox.org/uploads/brownrottger/paintedfires_19_mcclung_128kb.mp3 (26:45)

Atul

[ASharma]

I'm always happy to pass the half-way point

Chapter XX: https://librivox.org/uploads/brownrottger/paintedfires_20_mcclung_128kb.mp3 (21:03)

Poor Helmi, as things begin to unravel, she doesn't know whom to trust.

Atul

[brownrottger]

Chapter 19 is PL ok.

[brownrottger]

Chapter 20 ok PL ok. I dislike Mrs. McMann the most!

[ASharma]

Chapter XXI: https://librivox.org/uploads/brownrottger/paintedfires_21_mcclung_128kb.mp3 (24:07)

I'm torn between my dislike for Mrs. St. John and Mrs. McMann; the former was far more destructive, though there is something of a redemption ahead for her. I love some of McClung's language, which is just beautiful, as in the opening paragraph here.

Enjoy

Atul

[ASharma]

Chapter 22 is short.

Chapter XXII: https://librivox.org/uploads/brownrottger/paintedfires_22_mcclung_128kb.mp3 (10:25)

Mrs. Corbett is a saint, making up for the despicable magistrate at Bannerman.

Atul

[brownrottger]

Chapters 21 and 22 are PL ok. I love how she weaves her social commentary and spirituality into the story/ conversations. Also, the ring scene made me tear up!

[ASharma]

Chapters 21 and 22 are PL ok. I love how she weaves her social commentary and spirituality into the story/ conversations. Also, the ring scene made me tear up!

Agreed. I'm glad I'm not the only one who tears up on reading this. The next chapter saw several moments that I had to re-record, as I was getting a bit tremulous

Atul

[ASharma]

Chapter XXIII: https://librivox.org/uploads/brownrottger/paintedfires_23_mcclung_128kb.mp3 (27:42)

Poor Helmi. I was deeply moved by the vignettes of the couples she sees on the train platform. Moreover, the cruelty of the women at the employment office is disturbing.

Atul

[brownrottger]

Chapter 23 is PL ok. On the whole, quite evocative of emotion.

[ASharma]

Chapter XXIV: https://librivox.org/uploads/brownrottger/paintedfires_24_mcclung_128kb.mp3 (27:50)

Jack is finally back, as we approach the denouement.

Atul

[ASharma]

Chapter XXV: https://librivox.org/uploads/brownrottger/paintedfires_25_mcclung_128kb.mp3 (14:33)

Oh, Jack. Ye of little faith. I think McClung sees men of as the weaker sex. I still marvel at the fact that, in 1916, she persuaded the men of Manitoba to grant the vote to women, the first province in Canada to do so. Can you imagine how persuasive she would have been to convince those rugged frontiersman, years before the Canadian government, the UK, or the US.

I hope you're still enjoying the book despite Helmi's struggles.

Atul

[brownrottger]

Chapter XXV: https://librivox.org/uploads/brownrottger/paintedfires_25_mcclung_128kb.mp3 (14:33)

Oh, Jack. Ye of little faith. I think McClung sees men of as the weaker sex. I still marvel at the fact that, in 1916, she persuaded the men of Manitoba to grant the vote to women, the first province in Canada to do so. Can you imagine how persuasive she would have been to convince those rugged frontiersman, years before the Canadian government, the UK, or the US.

I hope you're still enjoying the book despite Helmi's struggles.

Atul

OMG I love this book and McClung is brilliant!

[ASharma]

I'm glad you're enjoying it.

Chapter XXVI: https://librivox.org/uploads/brownrottger/paintedfires_26_mcclung_128kb.mp3 (22:02)

The suspense is building!

Atul

[brownrottger]

Chapters 24 and 25 are PL ok. Two ships in the night...