Book Nerd’s Comments (group member since Dec 20, 2018)

Book Nerd’s comments from the Never too Late to Read Classics group.

It does get better when you stop hearing from Everhard directly and the story begins.

So was Uncle Julian. It's so weird the way they just casually discuss it.

Vince wrote: "This was my first Shirley Jackson when I read it a couple of years ago. I initially wasn't too impressed, but it stayed with me and my opinion of it has grown. I'm looking forward to reading it again."
Definitely give it another try.
I thought it was a fun and quick read.

Annette wrote: "I'm getting Ayn Rand vibes but London wrote this first..."
My only experience with Ayn Rand is that I started Atlas Shrugged and abandoned it. The last book I remember DNFing more than twenty years ago. But I agree, this seems similar. At least the relationship isn't really rapey here.

John wrote: "Finished - 4 stars from me. To those who may be thinking of abandoning it, the pace picks up after chapter 12, and I enjoyed the second half of the book."
Glad you liked it.

Ugh, this is a chore so far. I wanted to read a dystopian novel, not a socialist manifesto.
Everhard? What a name. But more like Blowhard.

Blueberry wrote: "I went back and finished it. I wish I had not."
lol sorry

We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson


152 pages

Group Total: 5,041

Welcome Sarah and Dani.

I finished. The ending was pretty much what you'd expect but still very satisfying.

Caroline wrote: "I found the first part heartwarming and a very enjoyable read."
Are you finished? Heartwarming isn't exactly what I'd call it, more just asserting her independence.

I just started.

Thanks

Welcome Bee and Catherine.

This is weird and fun. Gives me Addams Family vibes and Gormenghast vibes.

This is often called the greatest novel ever written and I agree. I read the Constance Garnett translation.
I'd love to read it again but there's always the old struggle, read something you loved vs read something new.

Michelle wrote: "I really enjoyed the book, gave it 5 stars. It was great read to end my reading year."

Have you read The Mouse and His Child? That's a great book and kind of similar.

Looks like this one will be popular. I'll probably start in a week or so.

Yes, Space Cadet is the second book in the Heinlein's Juveniles series.

I finished it last night. It was a good little adventure book with plenty of twists and turns. As with most books of that time they didn't spend a lot of time working on things, just threw together a rocket and went. But the books were written for young boys so Heinlein did throw in some details about science and engineering.

Oh yeah, I forgot she wrote The Lottery. That makes me even more eager to start.

Michelle wrote: "Just started Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh. Hoping to get it read before the new year to complete my reading goals for 2024."
Oh yeah, I love that book and movie!