Liz 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!!

Liz Just because it's short doesn't mean it's an easy read. I don't recall it being a hard read for me personally, but it's a book from the 1800s; it's bo…moreJust because it's short doesn't mean it's an easy read. I don't recall it being a hard read for me personally, but it's a book from the 1800s; it's bound to seem slow and have language that's hard to follow for some people. You shouldn't feel embarrassed about it.

In high school, when I was reading door-stopper sci-fis, I could not finish several "classics" that were a mere 30 pages long, because they were so tortuously dull and plotless. That was American "literature" though. British Classics tend to have actual stories in them, so if you haven't already, I highly recommend giving "Treasure Island" another try. (less)

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