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Comment on Review – Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus by Jeane

Jeane — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:27:23 +0000

I always love that sense of rediscovery when I revisit a book I haven’t read in a long time. I’ve read Frankenstein twice, but it’s been about ten years. I remember being quite taken aback that the source of the name was the creator, not the monster. I had always assumed the opposite.

Comment on Reading Slow/Reading Fast by justbookreading

justbookreading — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:35:52 +0000

I think I might continue the slow reading for a bit longer. I read what I read this year and I’m going to be happy with that because I feel I’m enjoying it so much more. The count doesn’t matter so much now. Actually, I don’t know that it really did before but I keep the list because it’s nice to go back and see what I read and what I liked in a certain time period.

Ha! Ya know, I’m taking the class for fun but I still got nervous about the final writing assignment. Guess the geek in me still cares even if I’m not getting a grade. It was fun though and a lot more work than I had planned but I’m glad I did it. I may even take another later in the year.

Comment on Review – Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus by justbookreading

justbookreading — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:31:56 +0000

Glad to help! I was surprised I enjoyed it as much as I did this time around. It’s refreshing when that happens.

Comment on Review – Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus by Natalie ~ the Coffee and a Book Chick

Natalie ~ the Coffee and a Book Chick — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:14:53 +0000

It’s reassuring to read that your second time around in reading this was a success! I read Frankenstein probably about 20 years ago and remember loving it, but never thought to revisit it because I wasn’t sure if I would like it as an adult. Good to know that it worked well for you, so I might pluck it off my bookshelf for the upcoming autumn season. Thanks for the reminder!

Comment on Reading Slow/Reading Fast by Fiona

Fiona — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:16:38 +0000

I’ve been reading slowly too, but it’s been more of a slump thing I think than anything else. I think I’m beginning to come out of it a bit.I’m glad that your writing class is actually helping you appreciate what you read too. I don’t think it’s a bad thing to read slow – I’m a bit of a slow reader anyway, with or without the slump. What’s the point in hurrying things? Never know how people read more then 100 books a year! I’ve given up being jealous I’m just not that quick.

Although, I think I lost a bit of the love for reading and writing when I studied English when in 6th form (high school age in the US). I enjoyed it when reading things like Shakespeare because it helped me understand the deeper context. I think it’d be interesting to go back and take an English class or writing class now just for fun, without being told that if you mess up the exam it’s tantamount to the end of the world (or thereabouts)!

Comment on The Sunday Salon – Review. Can I use that word? by Literary Blog Hop: Criticism as Autobiography? « A Room of One's Own

Literary Blog Hop: Criticism as Autobiography? « A Room of One's Own — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:25:22 +0000

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Comment on Books & Movies – Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by justbookreading

justbookreading — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:59:28 +0000

That’s pretty much how I felt about the books too.

Comment on Books & Movies – Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by atoasttodragons

atoasttodragons — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:00:11 +0000

Up in the air about seeing it. Kind of a ridiculous concept, but it might be good for a few laughs.

Comment on Confessions of a Supposed Read Along Addict or Amy’s Weird Year of Reading, So Far by Redhead

Redhead — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:21:31 +0000

No worries! I didn’t think “dictate” was harsh in the way that you used it. We’ll all catch up near the end, and it’ll be a blast!

Comment on Confessions of a Supposed Read Along Addict or Amy’s Weird Year of Reading, So Far by justbookreading

justbookreading — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:36:30 +0000

Looking forward to it!