Frankenstein

This was one of the best books I have ever read. It was an easy read unlike David Copperfield. I was pulled emotionally for which character I was rooting for (Frankenstein or his creation). I understood Frankensteins remorse for his mistakes and his struggle to right his wrong and make the right decision for the future; but I also felt compassion for his creation (aka the monster)and his desire to have love, compassion and acceptance in his life. I disagreed with some of both their decisions to help them get what they wanted in life. A truely tragic story.

Book 100 down - on to #99

I finally finished book 100 on my list...David Copperfield by Mark Twain. It took me forever only because I had been really busy and not able to read much but once I got my Kobo ereader for Christmas I started reading almost everyday. The book was excellent. The only problem I had was trying to adjust and understand the English jargon. Even when I had adjusted there were times when I still had trouble understanding what was going on. One time all of a sudden there was someone with a pet elephant. I was so confused. Was there really a pet elephant or was it just a metaphor and if it was a metaphor, what the heck did it mean. In the end, I really enjoyed reading about his journey through life and was happy with the ending. Now it is on to book 99: Frankenstein by Mary Sheely.

Halfway there!

I am now halfway through "David Copperfield". Though it may take me about two more months to finish, I am absolutely loving the book. I find myself feeling sad for little Copperfield as he struggles through his childhood and find myself laugh out loud when I read his perception on the happenings going on around him and the people in his life. Right now I am getting to view his life as a young adult. When my daughter is somewhere that I have to drive her to, she will sometimes say I'm sorry or I feel bad that you have to wait for me. I enjoy having to wait in the car for long periods of time for my kids because that just gives me quiet time alone getting to read.

Going Slowly

Just so everyone knows: I havent quit; it is just the reading is going at a slow pace. So far I was worried when I started reading David Copperfield because of the English dialogue. I had a little trouble understanding what the characters were talking about. Now I am about 100 pages into the book. I still have trouble understanding some words or sentences but for the most part I'm getting it. I am enjoying reading this book. It is going slow alone because I have only had about 30 min/day to read (usually during my lunch time) and in the evening I have been busy with another task. I hope to done with the evening task by the end of the month and given more free time to read at night. My daughter is taking British Lit at school this year, which made me excited. I asked her, "Are you going to read David Copperfield?" But she doesnt know yet. Oh well, we own the book now and if she wants to then it will be here for her to read.

Number 100 - Charles Dickens' David Copperfield

Today I received my first book to read. It is Charles Dickens' David Copperfield. I never really knew what this book was about, but after reading the summary of the book, I am very excited. It sounds like my kind of book. In the beginning I was going to tackle Newsweeks top 100 books. I had order the first book before I changed the list I was to go by. That book also came in the mail today. it was Winston Churchhill's The Second World War. I have to say, I am soooo glad I changed my list. It is a huge history book....way pass my attention span. Those who tackle that list are true scholars to reading. I applaud them. Tonight chapter one begins.