literarisch

I *adored* Babel..

I read this book when I was about 14 or 15.. I remember mainly reading it because I felt a sense of moral duty to do so rather than actually wanting to read it the way I do the books on my TBR list.. I do understand the significance of this book, but I think its important to separate the book, which can these days be considered a historical document, and the person, Anne Frank. Of course one wouldn't have existed without the other. But so many people died in the Holocaust, obviously, and celebrating her as a sort of "hero" because she had the luxury of being able to even write a diary seems a bit odd to me.. because SO MANY other people shared her same fate. I don't know.. I hope someone understands what I am trying to say..

I attempted to read this book once while I was at a pretty low point in my life and didn't make it very far in before pretty much having a panic-attack. It sounds so silly now, but I think it was the descriptions of his lonliness and longing that got to me. I still want to read it, but its definitely not at the top of my list..

I want to read this really bad! Its been on my list for a while now, and I'm glad that everyone is saying such good thing.. makes me want it that much more.

It varies.. some months I'll get 5 or 6. Some months none. But I'd say on average I get about 1 or 2 a month.. In a few weeks I'll be in the states for about 3 weeks. I'm sooo excited! There are so many books I want to get and the exchange rate is so good!

I read Life Of Pi back in.. November or December, can't remember exactly which month it was. I really enjoyed it. 1- Who was your favourite character and why? I liked Richard Parker the most. I think he pretty much carried the entire novel. 2- Was there a particular part you enjoyed/disliked more than the rest? I loved the relationship between Richard arker and Pi.. how they were completely dependant on each other. I thought it was very unique and just made them both that much more likable. I also liked reading about Pi's daily struggles, how he dealt with things, how he managed to get through every day life.. 3- Was this the first book you've read in this genre/by this author, has it encouraged you to read more? Yes, and no I haven't read anymore of this particular genre. I wouldn't say it has encouraged me but it certainly didn't put me off it.. 4- Were there any parts/ideas you struggled with? I thought the part with the Frenchman was kind of odd.. like does he actually appear? Is it a figment of Pi's imagination? I actually reread that part several times to make sure, and it seems like it really did happen.. but what are the chances of meeting another castaway on the ocean? The algae island threw me for a loop.. I did enjoy it though, it was something different, a "milestone" in the novel as opposed to just "today I caught another turtle and fed the inards to Richard Parker.. repeat, repeat" The first quarter of the book was pretty difficult to get through, all the talk of religion and god.. I thought the idea was cool but very tedious nonetheless. 5- Overall, was reading the book an enjoyable experience? Yes, without a doubt.

I read trashy Celeb magazines as they are the only ones I can afford (and because I might also be hopelessly addicted to them..). But I adore National Geographic, travel magazines, interior design magazines.. if only they weren't all so expensive!

I did a google search..

I'm 20.. pleased that it was still in the first age bracket

I've actually never read a book that left me terrified, but I am currently reading the Shining and hoping it won't dissapoint..!

Hi everyone, My name is Johanna, I'm 20, currently going to college but hoping to get my first real job-type-thing in a years time.. *fingers crossed!* I'll read pretty much anything, except for Sci-Fi and Fantasy.. I found this place by doing a google search, and I'm really excited! Seems really cool here.