This book was worst book I've read so far by a long shot. It was like The Great Gatsby, but without any interesting themes or concepts governing it.
If you want to read an entire book that doesn't contain any single page of interesting story, and on top of that has no deeper meanings or ideas to bring to light, then this book is perfect for you.
This was probably the most boring book I've ever read.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Heart of Darkness
My favorite quotes:
"They were called criminals, and the outraged law, like the bursting shells, had come to them, an insoluble mystery from the sea."
"The earth seemed unearthly. We are accustomed to look upon the shackled form of a conquered monster, but there- there you could look at a thing monstrous and free."
"True, he had made that last stride, he had stepped over the edge, while I had been permitted to draw back my hesitating foot. And perhaps in this is the whole difference; perhaps all the wisdom, and all truth, and all sincerity, are just compressed into that inappreciable moment of time in which we step over the threshold of the invisible."
This book had some interesting points to make, but I don't think it did that great of a job of illustrating them.
It provides insights into the darkness within humanity, and the irony of "civilization" verses "barbarianism," which proves to be different than the "civilized" perspective.
Overall, other books do a much better job, such as Lord of the Flies.
1 star
"They were called criminals, and the outraged law, like the bursting shells, had come to them, an insoluble mystery from the sea."
"The earth seemed unearthly. We are accustomed to look upon the shackled form of a conquered monster, but there- there you could look at a thing monstrous and free."
"True, he had made that last stride, he had stepped over the edge, while I had been permitted to draw back my hesitating foot. And perhaps in this is the whole difference; perhaps all the wisdom, and all truth, and all sincerity, are just compressed into that inappreciable moment of time in which we step over the threshold of the invisible."
This book had some interesting points to make, but I don't think it did that great of a job of illustrating them.
It provides insights into the darkness within humanity, and the irony of "civilization" verses "barbarianism," which proves to be different than the "civilized" perspective.
Overall, other books do a much better job, such as Lord of the Flies.
1 star
Monday, September 6, 2010
Ender's Game
My favorite quote:
"Perhaps it's impossible to wear an identity without becoming what you pretend to be."
This is one of my favorite books. It provides great insight into questions of truth, morality, and good verses evil.
It shows us what happens when someone is cast into a role, whether that roll is good or bad. Often times in life I have seen friends, family, and myself, being forced into a role or category by others. Unfortunately, we often end up believing in the hat that others have placed on us.
One part of the book that I found interesting was the Giant's challenge, which was part of a practicing game. The Giant's game was unbeatable, and Ender finally discovered that the only way to defeat the Giant was by killing him, which led him to wonder about his own morality.
I think it is true that it is our unbeatable challenges and struggles that can truly show who we are, for good or evil.
I think you should read this book.
"Perhaps it's impossible to wear an identity without becoming what you pretend to be."
This is one of my favorite books. It provides great insight into questions of truth, morality, and good verses evil.
It shows us what happens when someone is cast into a role, whether that roll is good or bad. Often times in life I have seen friends, family, and myself, being forced into a role or category by others. Unfortunately, we often end up believing in the hat that others have placed on us.
One part of the book that I found interesting was the Giant's challenge, which was part of a practicing game. The Giant's game was unbeatable, and Ender finally discovered that the only way to defeat the Giant was by killing him, which led him to wonder about his own morality.
I think it is true that it is our unbeatable challenges and struggles that can truly show who we are, for good or evil.
I think you should read this book.
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