Once more in my search for self improvement I'm trying once again to focus my reading on good books. Not just fun literature, but GOOD for the mind literature. So I went to my public library, like so many of my friends, I LOVE the library, and don't know what I would do with out it. Anyway, I found a few lists of most recommended classic novels (was pleased to know I had already read a few), posted them on my bulletin board, and I am going through the list, not in any particular order, since I still have to be interested in the book, and cannot make myself read a book, no matter how hard I try.
My first choice was Jane Eyre, I managed to go through high school, and a few university english courses without ever having to read it. It was enjoyable, but sad, even her "happy" ending, was well kind of lame...literally. I won't ruin it for those of you who have not read it, but if you have, what did you think?
I did think she was a great example of enduring in great trials, and always finding hope no matter what your circumstances might be.
I'm planning on posting each book as I finish it, and I'm hoping to actually write a small review, or even just a few thoughts on the book. For any of you who might be interested this is one of the many lists I found for greatest novels of all time online. If any in the list are among your favorites please let me know, or if you are interested in reading with me, and chatting about each book, I will definitely be up for that!
My next novel is Lord of the Flies.
3 comments:
Love Lord of the FLies! Such a great book. I remember reading it in school, then again as an adult, and I even think I taught it in one of my High School classes. The kids love it too (teens). Can't wait to hear what you think about it. THere are even a couple of movies for it too. One older one and one newer one. THey wold be fun to watch when you're finished reading. Animal Farm is awesome too, and a few others on the list. Some I had a really hard time getting into, and some I get mixed up! Enjoy!
I think the key to loving Jane Eyre is in a few things, but one is in trying to read another Brönte sister's work... haha! Wuthering Heights for example... is just really weird!! haha ;)
I LOVE Classics! Bronte, Austen, Dickens, Tolstoy, etc... love love love :) have fun!!
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