tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27133722.post4084478879540057026..comments2023-10-10T05:32:51.897-07:00Comments on the world according to b: October: Madame BovaryUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27133722.post-20461665271506756592007-11-12T14:03:00.000-08:002007-11-12T14:03:00.000-08:00richard...don't get me wrong. i don't choose books...richard...don't get me wrong. i don't choose books because i think i should read them but because i genuinely want to. i am sincerely drawn to the classics and have heard much about this work and thus, wanted to read it myself. although i love reading books in which i can connect with the protagonist, i also enjoy reading books that stretch my perspective and experience.<BR/><BR/>although i would say that french realism does not move me as english realism does, i always enjoy shaking up my reading list a bit and again, stretching my perspective.Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01482104257045322117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27133722.post-38536474815647765772007-11-12T11:41:00.000-08:002007-11-12T11:41:00.000-08:00I try to avoid reading books because I think I oug...I try to avoid reading books because I think I ought to and prefer to focus on those I want to read. Mind you, it does not hurt to broaden ones' knowledge and experience.<BR/><BR/>The last oughtta book I tried reading was Don Quixote. I stalled back in 1993 or 1994. It was interesting, but not compelling. Another thing I noticed about it was that the narrative style was uneven - I was not sure if this was the particular translation, or a reflection of the original text (it seemed as though several authors were involved). One day, I hope to get back to it.<BR/><BR/>This book was not on my reading list (and after this review, is even lower in priority).<BR/><BR/>Latest book I have requested from the library is "Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar: Understanding Philosophy Through Jokes” by Thomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein. As recommended by freckled-one over <A HREF="http://at-this-very-moment.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">At This Very Moment</A>.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08466885792177930052noreply@blogger.com