pick🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑 This book was good, but not great. I think I understand why we read it for class, because it has a lot of symbolism and character references in the story. It's not really my kind of thing, but I appreciate the literature and I'm glad I read it. I will say that it is a nightmare reading this in a class of HS Juniors. #catsoflitsy
pickBilly Pilgrim is a hapless, helpless soldier in WWII. He witnesses horrendous acts of violence and the destruction of Dresden. He survives to return to home just to be abducted by aliens. The story is conveyed through glimpses of his life as he is bouncing around the timeline. Using dark humor and an underlying sadness, there is a poignant story to be pieced together. This is a short and interesting book and is well worth reading.
pickBook 2 in the Ripley series, we have jumped 5 or so years ahead. Tom has complicated his scamming life with a French wife.He is in business with a group of men who are selling fake paintings, and then of course he makes things more complicated.
When reading these I am always amazed at the advancements we have made - with the telephone, law, forensics.
The best thing about Highsmith is I truly cannot guess where Ripley will go next.
pickThemes: Creative Prequel to ‘A Christmas Carol‘, Excellent writing, Literary-vibe
I saw someone else say that after finishing this you could pick up Charles Dickens‘ ‘A Christmas Carol‘ and immediately continue, and I agree! Clinch‘s writing style is so easy to read and get lost in 1800‘s London. I loved how he portrayed Jacob Marley, and I do think this is what could‘ve happened to make Scrooge the way he is. I have no critiques!
