It took me reading Joyce Carol Oats' material for a semester of a women's lit class and discussing it adnauseam before I could get her. She's difficult but good. I don't think you should keep trying unless you have to. I was that way with Stephen King. All my friends told me I HAD to read it... and I hate his style completely! I finally said what you did...why suffer through just to say I've read it?
I have moved on to a more enjoyable read, Second Helpings by Megan McCafferty. Hilarious style of writing, yet YA material again. Maybe I just haven't matured into an "adult" reader yet. I like books and movies I can relate to. McCafferty writes like I think. I like that!
The only "books" I have read recently are geared toward young writers just cause after 15 hour days teaching I can't think enough to do an "adult" book.
lessee - Harry Potter 6, two terry pratchett novels and Wicked are my readings this year...sad I know. I am trying to read a book my sister wants me to read called Goddess but it requires thought.
I really liked Foxfire, but couldn't stand The Tattooed Girl, another book by JCO. She really goes in-depth into her characters and their motivations, but I want more action in her novels and I feel like she's not giving it. If you read more JCO, try her older books. Her new stuff doesn't seem to cut it.
I'll let you know what my new address is when I know what it is, he he. I made it up to Nova Scotia safely and am typing this from my bedroom in my on-campus apartment. However, they failed to tell me my address. I'll have to go talk to the Residence Director.
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Anyhoo - hello and happy new year to you as well!
~Mel
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The only "books" I have read recently are geared toward young writers just cause after 15 hour days teaching I can't think enough to do an "adult" book.
lessee - Harry Potter 6, two terry pratchett novels and Wicked are my readings this year...sad I know. I am trying to read a book my sister wants me to read called Goddess but it requires thought.
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I'll let you know what my new address is when I know what it is, he he. I made it up to Nova Scotia safely and am typing this from my bedroom in my on-campus apartment. However, they failed to tell me my address. I'll have to go talk to the Residence Director.
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