Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne
Copyright Date: 1850
It's time for me to read a classic, so I chose The Scarlet Letter. I chose it because my fellow friend and blogger losingsleep chose it, and she really liked it. I'd read a couple different synopses on it, and it sounded like something I'd like, because chances are, if this book was set in the 'now' times, then I'd definitely read it.
Based on what I've heard it about it, I expect to be good. It's a highly regarded book, and the story behind it is really interesting. I mean, who doesn't love their classic story of a woman, Hester Prynne, committing adultery, getting pregnant, and risking death? Ultimately, I expect it to be good BECAUSE of everything I've heard about it. With a book that most people seem to either really like or really hate, I might as well pick a side to begin with and make my decision as I read along.
From what I've read so far, the book is going a little bit slow, but I still like it. I assume that more interesting things will happen as the book progresses to keep me interested. So as of now, it's living up to my expectations, but only time will tell if I really do like the book.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Sharp Objects - En Finale
The book was AMAZING! The close of it was extremely satisfactory, and took a turn that I wasn't expecting at all. The way the murder was solved was so different from what I had come up with in my own head. I kept trying to solve the murders in my own head the whole time, but everytime I thought I had it, a new development took place.
There were some points in the book that made me squirm, but that made me like it even more! for instance, in the murders, the little girls who murdered had all of their teeth ripped out... EVERYTIME I read about that I couldn't help but shudder.
I'm not so usually into murder mystery books, it's just books that have murder in them that get me interested, but this book has got me wanting to read more murder mysteries. This one just played out in the perfect way, and contained everything I like in a book. I mean, even Stephen King liked it, so it's got to be good!
If you enjoy any of the things I do, or even Murder Mysteries in general, you should definitely read this book!
There were some points in the book that made me squirm, but that made me like it even more! for instance, in the murders, the little girls who murdered had all of their teeth ripped out... EVERYTIME I read about that I couldn't help but shudder.
I'm not so usually into murder mystery books, it's just books that have murder in them that get me interested, but this book has got me wanting to read more murder mysteries. This one just played out in the perfect way, and contained everything I like in a book. I mean, even Stephen King liked it, so it's got to be good!
If you enjoy any of the things I do, or even Murder Mysteries in general, you should definitely read this book!
Sharp Objects - 2
Not to make myself sound weird... but truth be told I chose the book because of its content, I mean, the title alone got me. The book itself is about a girl, who at one point in her life cut herself, but she's not a reporter. Her editor sent her back to her hometown to do a report on the murder of two young girls that took place there. Just from reading the inside flap of the book I knew I'd enjoy it, plus it was on sale :P
I had high expectations for this book, it held all of the requirements I enjoy in a book: drama, murder, a case of self harm, etc. With all of those elements, the book definitely met my expectations. I'll usually read a book that just had one of those elements, but this one had all three, so I was even more excited to start reading it. As I said, the book did meet what I had set up for it in my head, even at the halfway mark of the book, I was far beyond hooked in. The book progressed in a way where you thought you'd figured out the conclusion, but then something new happens that digs you in further.
I had high expectations for this book, it held all of the requirements I enjoy in a book: drama, murder, a case of self harm, etc. With all of those elements, the book definitely met my expectations. I'll usually read a book that just had one of those elements, but this one had all three, so I was even more excited to start reading it. As I said, the book did meet what I had set up for it in my head, even at the halfway mark of the book, I was far beyond hooked in. The book progressed in a way where you thought you'd figured out the conclusion, but then something new happens that digs you in further.
Monday, November 24, 2008
The Gospel According to Sharp Objects
This blog will be in two parts, one related to me finishing the Beatles book, and the other to me starting my new book Sharp Objects.
Part One:
When I finished the Beatles book, I wasn't surprised at the ending, but I wasn't diappointed either. I'd predicted tha John Lennon was Steve Turner's favorite Beatle and that he valued him and his opinions the most. Well, I was right about that. The whole last chapter of the book was dedicated to him. It discussed his death, and the impact it had on Steve Turner. He could recall exactly where he was and what he was doing when it happened, I guess John meant that much to him.
Like in other parts of the book, he did mention the 'Beatles are more famous than Jesus' incident for the last time, only to give a timeline to compare that and his death. He even went as far as to bring up what he was doing the day before John was murdered, and that was reading a Playboy magazine that featured and in-depth interview with him. John truly meant a lot to Steve Turner
Part Two:
Title: Sharp Objects
Author: Gillian Flynn
Written: 2006
This book takes the reader through the life of Camille Preaker after she's come out of a mental hospital. She is/was a self-injurer, which is why she was placed in the hospital, I'm not sure if she continued this after she got out of the hospital, but time will tell.
Camille works for a newspaper, and is sent to her hometown to work on a story about the murder of a young girl. As she's back in her town she makes a connection with the victims that's too close to home for her.
I chose this book because issues such as the one is this book intrigue me, not that I'm interested it any way, it's just something that's interesting to read. I expect that the book will keep me interested, and reveal some interesting things about Camille's life and what kind of affect doing this story has on her life.
As I read further I plan to be thoroughly involved in the story.
Part One:
When I finished the Beatles book, I wasn't surprised at the ending, but I wasn't diappointed either. I'd predicted tha John Lennon was Steve Turner's favorite Beatle and that he valued him and his opinions the most. Well, I was right about that. The whole last chapter of the book was dedicated to him. It discussed his death, and the impact it had on Steve Turner. He could recall exactly where he was and what he was doing when it happened, I guess John meant that much to him.
Like in other parts of the book, he did mention the 'Beatles are more famous than Jesus' incident for the last time, only to give a timeline to compare that and his death. He even went as far as to bring up what he was doing the day before John was murdered, and that was reading a Playboy magazine that featured and in-depth interview with him. John truly meant a lot to Steve Turner
Part Two:
Title: Sharp Objects
Author: Gillian Flynn
Written: 2006
This book takes the reader through the life of Camille Preaker after she's come out of a mental hospital. She is/was a self-injurer, which is why she was placed in the hospital, I'm not sure if she continued this after she got out of the hospital, but time will tell.
Camille works for a newspaper, and is sent to her hometown to work on a story about the murder of a young girl. As she's back in her town she makes a connection with the victims that's too close to home for her.
I chose this book because issues such as the one is this book intrigue me, not that I'm interested it any way, it's just something that's interesting to read. I expect that the book will keep me interested, and reveal some interesting things about Camille's life and what kind of affect doing this story has on her life.
As I read further I plan to be thoroughly involved in the story.
The Gospel According To The Beatles - 6
I'm coming very close to finishing this book, which will most likely happen by the time the next blog is up. This particular blog question should've been addressed a few blogs ago, but later is better than never.
I like the Beatles, plain and simple, which is why I chose this book. I found the title the most intriguing, because it called to me, and I'd never seen anything associated with the Beatles called a 'gospel', not even one of their songs. That in general brought the book to my attention. Once I read the inside cover, I wanted to read it even more because it included things in which specifically interested me in them, like the meaning behind their songs, and the drugs that they did.
I expected the book to answer most, if not all the questions I had pertaining to the Beatles. I expected this because the books is ABOUT the Beatles, therefore it would only make sense. There weren't many questions I had about the Beatles, but the few that I had were successfully answered in reading the book. Since that happened, the book successfully reached my expectations and I'm not even finished with the book yet.
I like the Beatles, plain and simple, which is why I chose this book. I found the title the most intriguing, because it called to me, and I'd never seen anything associated with the Beatles called a 'gospel', not even one of their songs. That in general brought the book to my attention. Once I read the inside cover, I wanted to read it even more because it included things in which specifically interested me in them, like the meaning behind their songs, and the drugs that they did.
I expected the book to answer most, if not all the questions I had pertaining to the Beatles. I expected this because the books is ABOUT the Beatles, therefore it would only make sense. There weren't many questions I had about the Beatles, but the few that I had were successfully answered in reading the book. Since that happened, the book successfully reached my expectations and I'm not even finished with the book yet.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
The Gospel According To The Beatles - 5
As with any person writing book, they go to target a specific audience, and in Steve Turner's case, he's definitely targeting Beatles fans, no doubt. You wouldn't write a book about such a specific thing if you didn't want a specific audience to read it. The Beatles are such an influential band, that I can see why Steve Turner chose to write about them, and those who choose to read the book will generally feel the same that the author does.
I'm about done with the book, and was expecting Steve Tuner to be done talking about John Lennon and his comment, but he seems to connect it with EVERYTHING even if it's simply just the timing of the whole thing. I understand it was a big thing in their history, but I'm just thinking that there are other things to elaborate on, because there are other things that he talks about in detail, but may never mention again. I guess Steve Turner feels very strongly about not only John Lennon, but the things that he does, controversial or not.
The drugs are ever-present, and their music is constantly changing. They've lost some fans, and some of their others are even more devoted now. The Beatles are truly an influential band and so many people follow them. The fact that in 2008 a 17 year-old like me can be as into them as a 17 year-old from their time amazes me. They'll last forever!
I'm about done with the book, and was expecting Steve Tuner to be done talking about John Lennon and his comment, but he seems to connect it with EVERYTHING even if it's simply just the timing of the whole thing. I understand it was a big thing in their history, but I'm just thinking that there are other things to elaborate on, because there are other things that he talks about in detail, but may never mention again. I guess Steve Turner feels very strongly about not only John Lennon, but the things that he does, controversial or not.
The drugs are ever-present, and their music is constantly changing. They've lost some fans, and some of their others are even more devoted now. The Beatles are truly an influential band and so many people follow them. The fact that in 2008 a 17 year-old like me can be as into them as a 17 year-old from their time amazes me. They'll last forever!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
The Gospel According To The Beatles - 4
In response to CMCenglish, I think that Steve Turner focuses on the John Lennon controversy so much because it may have been part of his motivation for writing the book, because he refers to the issue as "John's Gospel" and the cover over the book shows John as the front man, when it's usually Paul in most pictures. This leads me to think that John is not only his favorite Beatle, but that he may agree with statement he made regarding Christianity.
Also, I'd say that the devotion a Beatles fan has is similar to being in a cult, because during Beatlemania, the fans were serious about their devotion. There's no doubt that when people heard about them trying drugs, their fans didn't go out and try it themselves so they'd seem even closer to them.
From what I can tell, Steve Turner has a 'special' place for the Beatles, which is why he wrote this book. You don't write a book about something you hate unless you're writing for the purpose of dissing it, which is definitely not what he's doing. He seems very passionate about them, and sets out to tell their story in a way they would want it told. The way he talks about them, you can tell that he really likes them, and has done his research. He references other Beatles books, most of which I have read, and will set them straight, or elaborate on them heavily. Steve Turner really likes the Beatles, and has nothing but nice things to say about them, and seems to put them in the right light even when they've done something not-so-good.
Can't wait to read more!
Also, I'd say that the devotion a Beatles fan has is similar to being in a cult, because during Beatlemania, the fans were serious about their devotion. There's no doubt that when people heard about them trying drugs, their fans didn't go out and try it themselves so they'd seem even closer to them.
From what I can tell, Steve Turner has a 'special' place for the Beatles, which is why he wrote this book. You don't write a book about something you hate unless you're writing for the purpose of dissing it, which is definitely not what he's doing. He seems very passionate about them, and sets out to tell their story in a way they would want it told. The way he talks about them, you can tell that he really likes them, and has done his research. He references other Beatles books, most of which I have read, and will set them straight, or elaborate on them heavily. Steve Turner really likes the Beatles, and has nothing but nice things to say about them, and seems to put them in the right light even when they've done something not-so-good.
Can't wait to read more!
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