Now that I am 27, I figured I'd look back upon my "25 years, 25 tasks" and get working on it (just a year or two late, no big deal)! I know I'll be able to cross of a couple of them here soon. I did complete this one awhile back and forgot it was sitting as a draft waiting to be blogged:
I really don't read for pleasure all that often (unless you're counting stories about dinosaurs who don't want to go to bed, in that case I read A LOT), so it took me awhile to complete this task. I started reading A Tale of Two Cities but I found myself referencing cliffs notes frequently to make sure I was following it correctly. Then my mother-in-law suggested reading Jane Eyre, so I switched to that book instead. During the time it took me to read the novel, it also became a movie which I watched after finishing the book.
I really don't read for pleasure all that often (unless you're counting stories about dinosaurs who don't want to go to bed, in that case I read A LOT), so it took me awhile to complete this task. I started reading A Tale of Two Cities but I found myself referencing cliffs notes frequently to make sure I was following it correctly. Then my mother-in-law suggested reading Jane Eyre, so I switched to that book instead. During the time it took me to read the novel, it also became a movie which I watched after finishing the book.
My book synopsys: After a loveless and troubled childhood, Jane Eyre finds herself working as a governess hired by a rich and somewhat mysterious man. As time passes, Jane falls in love with her master and he becomes enchanted by her unique spirit. Their love is tested when Jane learns of her fiance's secret and she has to decide what action she must take.
To me, the book is a little more drawn out and detailed when describing her childhood and early experiences. The movie jumps in quicker to her time at Thornfield and her romance with Mr. Rochester.
Now onto those Hunger Game books : ) Anyone have other book suggestions?
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If you haven't already read The Help, I would HIGHLY recommend it (even if you've already seen the movie). It replaced Outlander as my all time favorite book. The audio version is particularly well done. Other books I've read recently and really enjoyed are Water for Elephants, Unbroken and just about anything by Jodi Picoult
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