Lindsay_93 Posted June 25, 2009 Report Posted June 25, 2009 I just finished reading To Kill a Mockingbird. I really enjoyed it, and I'm glad that I somehow escaped having to read it for school. I think that I wouldn't have liked it as much. The freshmen this year had to read it. When we were freshmen, we read Lord of the Flies (eh), Our Town (eh again), and Ethan Frome (never again). Lord of the Flies, we were told by our English teacher this year, was said to be a story told by William Golding to his kids as a bedtime story and he really didn't mean any of the supposed symbolism. If this is true, then I want the hours I spent researching how utilitarianism and totalitarianism were present and I would also like to know what sick parent tells their kids stories about schoolboys trying to kill each other - I think that just might be the thing to give me nightmares.
Shawna Posted June 25, 2009 Report Posted June 25, 2009 Her other Plum books are much, much better Shawna. I did read another one several months ago (the title escapes me) and it was quite funny... which is why I'm reading this one. My classmates pass these books around, which is how I was introduced to them. On the strength of that first one in the Plum series I read, I bought another of Evanovich's books, which is a sort of modern-day romance. And it's not good. I made a comment about that yesterday at school and one of my classmates said that before the Plum series, her books were pretty weak. I agree.
TheLizard Posted June 25, 2009 Report Posted June 25, 2009 Lord of the Flies is a load of crap. On a more positive note, the last book I read was "All The King's Men", and it is now among my favorites. And I'm about halfway through "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy right now.
Foolonthehill Posted June 28, 2009 Report Posted June 28, 2009 Lord of the Flies is a load of crap. Lord of the Flies, we were told by our English teacher this year, was said to be a story told by William Golding to his kids as a bedtime story and he really didn't mean any of the supposed symbolism. I don't think that's true, the symbolism is very blatant.
Lea Posted June 28, 2009 Report Posted June 28, 2009 Audible just released her 14th Plum book so of course I had to get it. I'm about half way through it and can't stop listening. The Stephanie Plum series is hysterical. I don't know which character I like best. Lula or Grandma Mazur. I think this is one of the funnier ones in the series. Very entertaining
Lissy Posted June 29, 2009 Report Posted June 29, 2009 I just read angels and demons by dan brown, it was really really good and well written. you all should read it
Lea Posted June 29, 2009 Report Posted June 29, 2009 I have Listened anyway and your right, they were both quite good.
The Seeker Posted June 29, 2009 Report Posted June 29, 2009 You should read Digital Fortress, also by Dan Brown. Thanks to the Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons, people don't usually pay a lot of attention to it.
skybluesky Posted June 29, 2009 Report Posted June 29, 2009 When You Are Engulfed in Flames-David Sedaris I've read all but one of his books and I think this one is the best by far.
Shawna Posted June 29, 2009 Report Posted June 29, 2009 I've read 3 of David Sedaris's books, and laughed out loud through them all... he's wicked.
blind-fitter Posted June 30, 2009 Report Posted June 30, 2009 I'm reading so many different books concurrently, it's untrue. I am reading Anne Of The Island (from the "Anne Of Green Gables" series) to my 10 year old daughter, as her bed-time story. This evening I read her the chapter "The Summons", dealing with the death of Ruby Gillis. I was choked. Daughter took it all in her stride. Heavy sh!t.
edna Posted July 1, 2009 Report Posted July 1, 2009 I'm done with Amélie Nothomb. Now I took the first book there was on my table and it happens to be Le Clézio, the last Nobel Prize... let' s see what it brings.
The Seeker Posted July 1, 2009 Report Posted July 1, 2009 I'm currently busy reading an old, torn and tattered copy of Catch-22.
Lucky Posted July 1, 2009 Report Posted July 1, 2009 I'm reading so many different books concurrently, it's untrue. I am reading Anne Of The Island (from the "Anne Of Green Gables" series) to my 10 year old daughter, as her bed-time story. This evening I read her the chapter "The Summons", dealing with the death of Ruby Gillis. I was choked. Daughter took it all in her stride. Heavy sh!t. for the Anne of Green Gables Series. And for Dad reading at bedtime.
The Seeker Posted July 5, 2009 Report Posted July 5, 2009 I've abandoned Catch-22 for the time being and am now reading One Hundred Years of Solitude instead... contrary to that I expected, I find it a lot more interesting and readable than Catch-22
Fariha Posted July 5, 2009 Report Posted July 5, 2009 I started reading "One Hundred Years of Solitude" when I was in school but I didn't enjoy it much. I suppose it's because I was too young back then. I should try to read it again. I am reading 'The Chamber' by John Grisham at the moment...it's kind of boring in parts, but it has interesting bits too!
edna Posted July 5, 2009 Report Posted July 5, 2009 One Hundred Years of Solitude I absolutely love that book... I might read it again someday...
The Seeker Posted July 10, 2009 Report Posted July 10, 2009 ^ I just finished it today. It wasn't bad, it wasn't great either... but what bothers me is that it's like the book doesn't know what it wants to be - simply a family saga, something that may well have happened, or some sort of fantastic story (people ascending into heaven, rain that lasts for four years etc)? I'm fine with either kind of book, but the way One Hundred Years of Solitude tried to fuse those two elements didn't work at all for me.
TheLizard Posted July 10, 2009 Report Posted July 10, 2009 I just finished All The Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy. I highly recommend it. Mr. McCarthy is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors.
Levis Posted July 31, 2009 Report Posted July 31, 2009 Trainspotting. 's a good book. They should make a movie out of it.
Kevin Posted July 31, 2009 Report Posted July 31, 2009 Levis' post . Hmmm ... I've seen better : 2/10
Levis Posted July 31, 2009 Report Posted July 31, 2009 What?! That's a really good post! I want a second opinion!
BlueAngel Posted July 31, 2009 Report Posted July 31, 2009 Trainspotting. 's a good book. They should make a movie out of it. I'll give it a solid 6.8/10 for the concise, sharp-witted review, but you lost points for grammer.
edna Posted July 31, 2009 Report Posted July 31, 2009 I'd say an 8/10. It' s very much your style, Radhi...
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