Maria’s Comments (group member since Dec 05, 2010)

Maria’s comments from the McNeese State University LIBS 210: Technical Services in Libraries group.

Hi!

The longest book I've ever read is Moby Dick. I read it as an assignment in a college English class. It was hard to read because I didn't feel any connection to Ahab. Also, I didn't really like all of the interaction with other ships. The best part of the book was, of course, when the crew finally encountered the whale. If the beginning had been as action-packed as the last part of the novel, then I probably would have enjoyed it more.

The worst book I've ever read is Emma. I like Jane Austen, so I was expecting to enjoy Emma. It was so confusing! I struggled to keep up with all of the names of the many characters. Also, it was difficult to keep the pairings straight.

What a coincidence! A couple of weeks ago, I was thinking about what I would select as the best book I've ever read. To Kill A Mockingbird really stands out in my mind. It was such a magical book on several different levels. I enjoyed the children's interaction with Boo, as well as with the housekeeper and her friends. It was touching that the court case was portrayed with such honesty, especially considering the time period of the setting. The actions of Atticus and some of the other people in town reinforced the fact that there are many unknown heroes in our history. Atticus showed that he wasn't perfect; he was just an extraordinary man who followed his conscience regardless of the consequences. I appreciate this book more and more as the years pass; it could serve as a guide for living our lives.