Danielle The Book Huntress ’s Comments (group member since Jan 22, 2011)

Danielle The Book Huntress ’s comments from the Classics for Beginners group.

Karen wrote: "I just tried to read Great Gatsby and was not impressed. I gave up on it."

My problem with Gatsby is the characters are so unlikable.

Nicolle wrote: "Lady Danielle aka The Book Huntress wrote: "I don't get much time for rereading, but maybe one day...."

I don't do much rereading either but when I do I really like the fact I have read it before ..."

I like to reread certain parts of my favorite books, although I don't get much time for that either lately. Sniff!

Welcome, Richard!

This is a long-time favorite of mine. I love the surrealism of this work. Lots of Gothic atmosphere. It has a lot to say about repression in Colonial American society and also some early feminist thought, IMO. It is also very probing into the impact of guilt on the psyche. When I finished reading it, I had a lot of questions about what I think happened. I haven't read in a long time, but I really enjoy Hawthorne.

That is good advice, Squire. Thanks!

Way to go, Richard!

Hi Dena. I think I prefer the version with Jane Wyman as Jo.

Welcome to all the new members! We're glad to have you here.

Welcome, Dena. I think you'll find Little Women to be very enjoyable. But I'm biased since it's a long time favorite of mine! :)

Welcome, Sian!

This one's been on my pile for a while. I hope to join you all, since I know I don't get to participate in the reads very often.

Welcome, Henry!

Welcome, Squire, Naomi, and John.

Welcome, Jocelyn! I loved A Christmas Carol, but I stalled big time with Great Expectations. I hope you will have better luck with Dickens. I'll give him a try again one day.

Welcome, Leelee. This is a great group for newbies to classics. We hope you discover that there are plenty of classic books out there to fit varied tastes!

Welcome, Lit Bug.

Jane Eyre is my favorite as well, Shannon.

Welcome, Anjy. I have read The Witches and I have his omnibus to read one day.

Yay for our 2000 members!

Welcome, Michael and Sue.

I do a lot of reviewing and stuff, so it's hard to fit in classics, but I enjoy this group and it encourages me to go back to the classics when I can.