kwesi 章英狮’s Comments (group member since Aug 24, 2011)

kwesi 章英狮’s comments from the Classics for Beginners group.

Hi Theresa, the book was great. Although, some parts were boring and take time ti acknowledge things. Names are very hard but you can see how magical each stories represent. In fact, I love the original Aladdin story than watching Disney's version of Aladdin. (view spoiler)[I did not know that Aladdin is a Chinese! (hide spoiler)]

At last, I'm done reading The Arabian Nights and currently reading Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë for fun and for my love to the Brontë sisters.

Hi B-Young and Elin, welcome to the group and I'm glad you two are interested in reading classics. I suggest you two have to join the group read for this month. Talking about Pride and Prejudice, I did not like the book but I love Emma and Northanger Abbey. I'll try to reread that soon.

Thanks Chris, I just saw you post while rereading the thread and sorry for the late reply. So far I only read 8 out of 80, it seems that I miss most of my life reading those books.

Promise is a promise. Haha.

Haha, good luck. I agree, I saw lots of copies of The Hobbit in booksale and I never cared to buy one. I prefer borrowing since the day I started saving money and I want the hardbound one if my parents will permit me to do a book buying spree this coming October. I don't like to make this place crowded, lets transfer to another thread - Chit Chat - and I force you to comment first. Haha.

Lol, fine feel free to do so. Do you already have a copy of The Hobbit and To Kill a Mockingbird ? I wish I have the second book here, I read it last year and I love the Mockingbird and currently saturating myself with The Hobbit. Mmm, I don't know why they keep on singing. Haha.

O yeah, I saw Penguin classics lately in booksale if you want battered copies. I bought my Pride and Prejudice for 75 pesos last summer and I'm glad I saw one, even though I did not like the book. I don't know the difference, maybe the introduction and the translator. Anyway, it is up to you on how you manage to understand classics.

@Rollie: I have e-books and you can buy some of the Barnes and Noble in booksale so you don't have to spend much (I think Oxford classics are booming lately in booksale, so find yourself a time to go book hunting again.) If you want, you can buy it in the bookstores, cheaper than Penguin classics.

@Maliha: The prequel of The Lord of the Rings. If you like the series or the movie, read The Hobbit.

Details below is taken from Goodreads.

Bilbo Baggins was a hobbit who wanted to be left alone in quiet comfort. But the wizard Gandalf came along with a band of homeless dwarves. Soon Bilbo was drawn into their quest, facing evil orcs, savage wolves, giant spiders, and worse unknown dangers. Finally, it was Bilbo-alone and unaided-who had to confront the great dragon Smaug, the terror of an entire countryside . . .

Hi Sam, welcome to the group and I'm glad you enjoy reading classics. I read some classics that I hate to admit that I did not like them, for some issues. Haha. Have fun and sweet reads.

Hi Laurie, welcome to the group and to Goodreads itself! I love To Kill a Mockingbird and I'm sure you'll love it too, I can't wait to hear your opinions and comments about the book. Feel free to ask any questions regarding Goodreads. Hehe.

Hi Monique, welcome to the group! I'm a Filipino too and currently staying in Malabon City. Mabuhay and have fun reading and discussing classics with us. Hey, don't forget to join the group read for the month of September and October. Hehe.

@Rollie: Don't worry, I'll make sure that you'll read all the group reads of the group. Kidding, I have some e-book here and I know you don't read e-book. I suggest that you buy Barnes and Noble classics, it is cheaper and better. I don't know if they have better translation compared to any publishers, haha.

Hi Ankita, welcome to the group and feel free to join the group read for this month!

Hi Maliha, welcome to the group and it seems that you are confused between Little Women and Wuthering Heights. Well for me, I love Little Women and it will always be on the top of my favorite list. Why not try it before Wuthering Heights, well there is no rule where to start right? Hehe.

Hello Miledy, welcome to the group and I suggest you join the group read. It will always be the best start to discuss and read classics with friends. Hehe.

Hi Monique, welcome to the group and I'm also from Philippines! I have a bookworm friend whose name is Monique too. By the way you can join the Filipino book club by clicking the group in my profile. See you soon.

Hi Kristi, welcome to the group! Same here, why can't they make books for free?! Haha.

He Jessi, welcome to the group! I also reading the Arabian Nights and I like it. I can't feel the presence of the Arabian in the story maybe because of the translation or maybe I'm too tired to walk under the sun. Haha. I feel more likely sitting in France while reading it. How about you?

Rollie, thanks a lot for accepting my group invitation although I have to force you to join. Haha. Not because I love classics but because you are talking about classics lately with the other members online. Wag mo tong ipagkalat sa thread ang grupong ito, ha. ---- Lady Danielle, don't ask him bout e-books, he don't like them. Haha.

Hi Zhana, welcome to the group and feel free to comment anything bout classics or ask questions about it. A lot of readers here know a lot about classics so anytime people will suggest and comment like hell. Haha.

Sure! Haha.

Okay, thanks Martha.

Hi guys, sorry I just saw the thread and I'm a little behind. I'll join the buddy read guys and when exactly are you guys going to start reading it?

Thanks Danielle.

@Darnell: Haha, sorry for that. You should punch me once you saw me crushing your reading phase.