by Emily Bronte
As a classic and one that I had more frequently been hearing about, I eagerly picked up this book expecting another Jane Austen style romance. Not the case at all. Much darker and almost gloomy, this book is a disappointment if approached in that light. However, after I got over the fact that this was not going to be another witty-banter romance, the book proved good. It was intriguing, and one that would be great to discuss with a group. Not one I would reread on a regular basis--too depressing and a little disconnected from the characters (as it is a story told within the story). But a decent read, and I am glad to finally be able to understand the references made in other books and movies.
Book # 33: Should be done within a week
Arguing with Idiots
by Glenn Beck
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Well you definitely kicked my tail for books of 2009 Kelly! I only completed 20, to your 32 or 33! Great job! Arguing With Idiots is hopefully one I will get to in 2010. Would you like to continue to competition in 2010?
I also want to add that I completely agree with you about Wuthering Heights. I read it about 4 or 5 years ago and remember thinking how dark and miserable the characters were. I mentioned it to a coworker at the time and she commented on how it was written during the Industrial Revolution (?) which was a very dark and miserable time in Great Britian (?), so she was simply writing out of her own experience. I hope I remembered that all correctly! At any rate, the novel was good, definitely a classic, but difficult for me to relate to personally at the same time. I'm just not that miserable.
Are ya readin' anything lately Kelly? How are you feeling?
I belong to an educational book group. I didn't get the book til late. I never got a chance to read it. I was cleaning out a church and constantly packing and unpacking my car to get stuff to another church. I might have packed the book. I just bot another copy on Amazon so I can read THE LAST CHAPTER before book group. DA!
Barb M
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