Darkness at Noon, by Arthur Koestler, is a masterpiece. Like some of the other books on the list, I’m a bit surprised I haven’t run into it before. It definitely earns its place at the top of the list. The book tells the story of Nicholas Rubashov, a leader in the Communist regime who has … Continue reading Darkness at Noon Rocks – #8
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Stepping back to the 19th century for a moment
Last weekend I took my kids to the used bookstore to bring in some books for trade, and to browse through the shelves because they had never been there before. I picked up Treasure Island, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (can’t wait!) and Wicked. First up was Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson, a man … Continue reading Stepping back to the 19th century for a moment
Happy Thoughts on The Sound and The Fury – #6
Since I posted my rant about the The Sound and The Fury last week, I thought I’d take a look at my favorite lines and quotes from the book this week, in my traditional end-of-the-novel moment of celebration. “I give it to you not that you may remember time, but that you might forget it … Continue reading Happy Thoughts on The Sound and The Fury – #6
A Rant on The Sound and The Fury – #6
Once I got to part 4 in The Sound and The Fury, I started to enjoy it. Of course, by then it was essentially too late. I’d already closed my mind to this book by the end of Part 1! Starting the book with random thoughts along a random time/space continuum by a character with … Continue reading A Rant on The Sound and The Fury – #6
Heather Paquette 