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I really want to learn more about The Counte of Monte Cristo and Haydée

The Count of Monte Cristo is very intriguing so far.

This book is interesting. It keeps me on the edge of my seat. I have a lot of questions. I wish they would explain the history of the war that happened, what buggers are, and what being a "Third" means. I also wonder whether this book will have any element of romance... I can't wait to read more. I normally don't read science fiction. Also, I think I have watched this movie before (though at least 4 years ago).

I knew it! Emma loved Mr. Knightley all along, and Mr. Knightley loved her. The fact that Frank and Jane were engaged was surprising, though. He was really a flirt. And poor Harriet! All the men that she has thought she loved and had a chance with really loved Emma. Emma has been way too pompous, but now at least she is feeling the mortification she deserves, especially for giving Harriet so much self-consequence.

I think Emma will fall in love with Mr. Knightley. Honestly, I think she might have been jealous that Harriet got to dance with him instead of her! Also, I see how Mrs. Elton is really vulgar. She thinks that she is superior to everyone, so it's her way or the highway. It is really quite annoying.

This book isn't as interesting as Unbroken. I think that because Unbroken was so good, this kind of pales in its shadow. Plus, I am more interested in World War 2 than horse jockeys. Moreover, I could actually understand what was happening because I had been studying the war in school, so I was more engaged.

There is intense irony. I think the Germans were only nice so that they could give the Jews optimism and hope and a false sense of security just to take it all away at the end like a mind game. The Hungarian people were meaner than the Germans. Plus, the people who actually experienced the war and lived through it ignored the Holocaust and called it a hoax in the 50s-60s, meanwhile now people are fascinated with it.

However, maybe Billy Graham can help him. I think Louie is feeling enlightened and guilty after listening to the sermons. He realizes how awful he was to his wife. He is realizing that he doesn't want this to be his legacy: an abusive and paranoid alcoholic. Maybe religion will help him. I hope Louie changes for the better.

Louie is a different person, and it is extremely sad. He used to be so carefree. And it is such a shame that he can't run anymore. He now doesn't have something to pour his energy and rage into. Now all he has is alcoholism and the ghost of the Bird following him. Those veterans from the Pacific War really all were very messed up.

The Bird is truly awful. I really hate him. I don't understand how these men survived with miniscule portions and relentless beatings. How did they not sustain brain damage? Also, every time Louie says that the concentration camp he is at is the worst, the next one is even worse. I don't think things can get worse, but they do. Seriously, Japanese prisoners can't have been treated this badly.

I can't believe how brutal the Japanese were! I also can't believe that Louie and his friends survived against ALL ODDS. People back then were so tough. I also can't believe my reading speed! I just can't get enough of this amazing book! I am so excited to read a school book for once in my life!!

I haven't read this in a long time. I need to get back to it!

This book is truly intriguing!

I finished Gone With the Wind AGES ago. I just never input it because I really wanted to finish writing my review and analysis. I need to do that though. I think I finished it like January 3rd or something like that...

The Knightleys always seem to be right:
1) Mr. Elton would never marry Harriet (Mr. Knightley)
2) Mr. Elton liked Emma (Mr. John Knightley)
3) Frank Churchilll is just a silly fop (Mr. Knightley)
Hopefully Emma comes to see how righteous and sensible the Knightleys, especially Mr. Khightley) are. She just can't stand being in the wrong. She needs to give up matchmaking though.

I am honestly glad that Mr. Elton married someone else, so know Emma sees that she isn't always right and her conceit is deflated. I hope Harriet gets back with Mr. Martin. She was stupid to listen to Emma! Miss Bates' endless talking is kind of getting on my nerves.