Great Expectations was much easier to read and get into than A Tale of Two Cities. Dickens has such a sense of humor and an honest look at life. I liked the characters and I couldn't put it down towards the end. Did you know that there were actually two endings to this book? SparkNotes ... Read More »
Book Review: The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco
A great murder mystery set in medieval times. I felt like the main character, William, was a modern character in medieval times. Apparently, I wasn't the only one that thought this because he addresses it the post script and says that the passages that most people find too "modern" are direct quotes from 14th century ... Read More »
Book Review: A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
One of the hardest books to get into that I have ever read, but the ending gave me chills and I couldn't stop thinking about if for days. If you are stuck at the beginning and wondering if it will be worth it, I promise it is. Content Rating: None Read More »
Book Review: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
The beginning is kind of boring to get through, but once you get into her adult life it was a great page turner and one of the best Gothic love stories I have ever read. In fact, someone pointed out to me that her childhood dragging on and on helps you suffer with her and ... Read More »
Double Review: War and Peace and My Kindle
It was a little philosophical in places but not so much that it bogged down the story. The characters were amazing and the "point" he was trying to make was not at all what I was expecting. There's humor, love, tragedy, and a unique look at a different time. Tolstoy isn't as hard to read ... Read More »
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My name is Jessica. I love to read Young Adult and classic literature. I’ve been a book blogger for six years and I haven’t gotten tired of it yet. I’m a very curious reader. Writing about all the questions and thoughts I had while reading a book is the best hobby ever.