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

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

Welcome, Rebekah!

Yeah, I liked that dynamic to Pike's relationship with Larkin.

It does.

Welcome, Meg and Rebecca!

Welcome, Sue. I missed your intro!

Thanks for the link, Mike.

Hugh, I like your resonate litmus test. That works for me. There are so called classics that did nothing for me, and there are books few others would deem a classic that are classic to me because they 'resonate' with me.

Welcome, Janice!

I don't know if poetic is the word, but I find Oscar Wilde's writing very beautiful. I'd recommend reading him if you haven't yet.

I think that classics continue to have a life when they resonate with each individual reader. I don't think every classic will do that with every person, no more than a modern book will do this. I like historical novels, because they open a doorway to the past. The only time I feel like there is no connection to the story is when the language or the manner in which the story is written serves as a barrier to me, or if I just find the subject matter uninteresting or offputting.

Welcome, Kathy!

Welcome, Katie and Laura.

Welcome, Lisa.

March 2nd.

Welcome to Chris Ann and any new members I haven't welcome.

Congratulations, Nicolle!

Book Concierge, if you want to err on the side of caution, nominate an older book.

I find reading books very subjective to the particular reader. That's what I love about them.

I have read this, but I am making time for a reread. I loved it!

Book Concierge, I agree with you on Shakespeare. I love seeing his plays acted out more than reading them.

Hi Nancy-Ann, Rachel, and Alex.