Cait Cher answers “Am I the only person who found reading...”

Jannine Smith asked this question about Treasure Island:

Am I the only person who found reading this book difficult? I left it unfinished as it was hard for me to follow - and it shouldn't be the case as it is a short book!!

Cait Cher It's a very old title, so of course, the use of English is going to be confusing to understand for the modern day. As I was reading this, I had SparkN…moreIt's a very old title, so of course, the use of English is going to be confusing to understand for the modern day. As I was reading this, I had SparkNotes open so when I finished a chapter, I looked at SparkNotes and made sure what I was reading was what I was thinking happened.

That and I cheated and I've been watching Disney's Treasure Planet throughout my childhood, though this book and the movie are not exactly the same at all.(less)

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Meredith MacInnis That happens so often with movies, and occasionally a movie can seem even better than the book it is based on, but I don't think that happens as much ...more
Apr 10, 2018 09:25AM · flag

Cait Cher SparkNotes is the best website for books.
Apr 11, 2018 12:58PM · flag

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