It's time to check in for the book challenge - and I am pleased to say I have managed to finish the book I started 20 years ago! How about that? I can't tell you I enjoyed it because I didn't. I found the main character quite obnoxious and kept thinking to myself that in real life in this day and age he would have been heavily medicated to control him or locked up. I found the parts of the book most readable when the main character wasn't part of the narration and struggled when he was. Well, what was it I hear you asking?
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky.
It was first published in serial form in 1866 and later published in one volume. I read it at the same time as another much lighter one and that enabled me to finish it, phew. And the reason for reading it was that it was part of a set and I'd already read the others.
Finishing this third books gets me quarter of the way up the mountain, Pikes Peak, and on target to finish in December as planned. I have decided to read one challenge book a month along with my other reading.
One of the things we've been asked to do, if we want to, is Title Scrabble, making a word out of the book titles. I thought I'd have a go as I only have three titles so how hard can it be? I hope that doesn't prove to be a case of famous last words in the future, haha.
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| an illustration from Crime and Punishment |
One of the things we've been asked to do, if we want to, is Title Scrabble, making a word out of the book titles. I thought I'd have a go as I only have three titles so how hard can it be? I hope that doesn't prove to be a case of famous last words in the future, haha.
My word is COD.
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky.
Out of Africa by Karen Blixen (aka Isak Dinesen).
30 Days to Understanding Church History by
Max E. Landers and Judith A. Lunsford.
It may not always be that easy, especially if I get more vowels than I know what to do with. Anyway, if you'd be interested in seeing what others are reading you can go here and check them out.
Have a great week,
Diana
I am reading less now and it takes me months to finish a book. I do love reading about adventures.
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed that you stuck with the book until it was finished. I'd have probably thrown it across the room. These days I need to read light-hearted books. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteWow Diana, heavy reading for sure! I just posted today that I have been disappointed with some of the so called Best Sellers!
ReplyDeleteI can see why that book took so long to read. I have tried reading it a few times and never can read very much of it. Good for you for having read the whole thing. : )
ReplyDeleteWhat an accomplishment to finish the book! I know what you mean...I have so many books lying here and there that I start and mean to finish, but never do. :) God bless you, Diana!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on finishing the book. Quite an accomplishment and one that definitely deserves a pat on the back. I feel the same way about books. Have a lovely day :)
ReplyDeleteWay to go on finishing the book, dear friend. I'd say it's quite the accomplishment :)
ReplyDeleteHugs to you!
WOW!! That is some reading dedication! Well done you for finishing it! xx
ReplyDeleteOh Diana, I'm always so impressed with the books You read....heavy duty in My eyes.... and to pick it up again after 20 Years. I love to visit You, I know I say that every time I visit but I enjoy Your blog so much.Talk to You soon Blessings and hugs Your way-Denise
ReplyDeleteOh Diana, I'm always so impressed with the books You read....heavy duty in My eyes.... and to pick it up again after 20 Years. I love to visit You, I know I say that every time I visit but I enjoy Your blog so much.Talk to You soon Blessings and hugs Your way-Denise
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