Jaqui’s Comments (group member since Dec 20, 2012)

Jaqui’s comments from the Classics Without All the Class group.

I dont mind moderating polls ?

Andreea wrote: "I'm on chapter 17 now and it's very interesting so far ...i love how he describes the behaviour of the animals from the Zoo and also i like how the author directly adresses to me..i hope it will be..."

IT DOES! I feel like the first half of the book was boring but trust me, the second half of the book is amazing! It turned out to be one of my favorite books. When you get past a large chunk of the religion section, it gets better. Once you reach the part of him getting on a ship - this book will blow your mind.

If you like other romanticism books then I say keep reading. ( Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice, Wuthering Heights) I think that the book started picking up around Chapter 9. I'm a little more than half way through and I can say I do not plan on reading this again. So basically if you love the idea of forbidden love and numerous walks through gardens, then keep going.

HeatherIlene wrote: "Thanks for posting the information. I was in bed last night and picked up this story again and was a bit confused at all the characters. I'm sure it didn't help that is was 4 am!

There are some bo..."

No problem! Who all of the characters were was my biggest issue .
But I have good news! If you havent gotten there yet, once you get to Chapter 9 it gets better! I thought the first 8 chapter were incredibly boring but once you get to Chapter 9 I feel like it reads more like a normal book!

Anyone agree?

I am having a hard time reading this book and I didnt want to have to resort to Sparknotes...which I totally didnt do in highschool... to understand it.

I am having the most trouble with keeping all of the characters straight so I posted them listed with explanations on who they are. Feel free to add to it just NO SPOILERS PLEASE

Newland Archer - wants to marry May Welland

May Welland - engaged to Newland Archer

Countess Ellen Oleska - May's cousin

Mrs. Mingott - May and Ellen's grandmother

Henry and Louis van der Luyden - dont know why they are important just that they only invite important people over

Juluis Beautfort - seems shady and hangs out with Ellen

Mrs Archer - Newlands mom. Has great relationship with her daughter, Janey

Janey Archer - Newlands sister. Has a close relationship with her mother.

I havent gotten any farther to see if there are more characters. Im only on Chapter 6 so please dont spoil anything :))

Kristen wrote: "Having such a difficult time reading this book. I am on chapter 3. I think I am going to re read those because I might be missing something..."

I am on Chapter 6 and I feel the same way! I keep getting all of the people confused and how they relate to each other. I think Im going to start a new board WITHOUT SPOILERS...

I graduated in 2008 but I was in AP English for 2 years ...
Of Mice and Men
To Kill a Mockingbird
Hamlet
Beowulf
Romeo and Juliet
The Odyssey
The Things They Carried
Poisonwood Bible ( LOVED IT )
The Great Gatsby
In Cold Blood ( ALSO LOVED IT )
Heart of Darkness
Night
Jane Eyre
Pride and Prejudice
Wuthering Heights
Metamorphosis
Tess of D Ubervilles ( Enjoyed it )
Crime and Punishment ( LOVED IT )
A lot of Faulkner

Wow I never realized how much I read in those classes.... Sorry if this list is too long!

I dont want to read all of the comments since there might be spoilers but Im on Chapter 3 and its sooo boringg. Someone, please tell me it gets better?

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Laura wrote: "my name is Laura, I'm from NY and my favorite authors include Margaret Atwood and Amy Tan. I am also a fan of British Literature. I'm looking to be part of an active book club that regularly reads..."

I love Amy Tan too!

Im Jaqui from FL! I read a lot of classics in highschool and found that I really enjoyed them. Now that I dont have to worry about being tested on specific facts or writing analytical essays, I want to try to read more of them!

One of my favorite classic authors is Faulkner but I love too many books to have a favorite author. Lately though, I have been trying to read all of the Nicholas Sparks books...I guess I like everything?