I just realized I never finished writing about the books I am reading...well, I have not finished Wintergirls yet, and I think I accidentally left it at school, so I will have to finish that the last week of break after I get home. Also, I haven't had as much time for reading yet this break as I thought I would...so sad. But, the next couple of days I will be reading more because we will settle into relaxing for the holidays, and it is raining and cold outside here in Arkansas. Perfect weather to stay inside and read! I am re-reading A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. There's a purpose behind this reading (if you're a Decathlete, you'll know why), but I actually enjoy this book because of Dickens' character sketches and political statements. This book is virtually a political treatise in story form. Dickens doesn't really hold back on what he believes, but I think if you read this book from the political commentary lens, it holds more interest and fascination as a viewpoint on a stormy time in the world. It is certainly not his richest storytelling, but that is okay...we all need to diversify, even authors!
Thursday, December 24, 2009
More on Wintergirls...and REAL winter!
I just realized I never finished writing about the books I am reading...well, I have not finished Wintergirls yet, and I think I accidentally left it at school, so I will have to finish that the last week of break after I get home. Also, I haven't had as much time for reading yet this break as I thought I would...so sad. But, the next couple of days I will be reading more because we will settle into relaxing for the holidays, and it is raining and cold outside here in Arkansas. Perfect weather to stay inside and read! I am re-reading A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. There's a purpose behind this reading (if you're a Decathlete, you'll know why), but I actually enjoy this book because of Dickens' character sketches and political statements. This book is virtually a political treatise in story form. Dickens doesn't really hold back on what he believes, but I think if you read this book from the political commentary lens, it holds more interest and fascination as a viewpoint on a stormy time in the world. It is certainly not his richest storytelling, but that is okay...we all need to diversify, even authors!
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I also think authors should be able to say what they mean and have a right to publish it and let others know what they think. They should have the freedom of opinion and not be judged by others if they think otherwise.
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