Reading (Ash) Wednesday

[ermingarden]

Just Finished
I recently read Walter Miller's A Canticle for Leibowitz, which was utterly superb! It's definitely a classic for a reason, and I recommend it in the strongest possible terms. (It also put the current political situation, terrible as it is, somewhat into perspective, in that at least nuclear war does not seem to be imminent.) A dark book in many ways, certainly, but never a grim book.

Now Reading
I'm about halfway through Pride and Prejudice! This is in fact my first time reading Jane Austen at all; fiona15351, during her recent visit, convinced me that now is the time to give Austen a go, and advised me to start with P&P, which is eventually to be followed by Persuasion. I'm enjoying it! I've somehow never seen an adaptation of P&P, either, so I came in with essentially no prior knowledge of the plot or characters, and my reactions have been amusing Fiona.

Up Next
I had just started Le Guin's Five Ways to Forgiveness when I was prevailed upon to read P&P, so I'll be returning to that.

Comments

[thisbluespirit]

I'm enjoying it! I've somehow never seen an adaptation of P&P, either, so I came in with essentially no prior knowledge of the plot or characters, and my reactions have been amusing Fiona.

Ha, that is fun! I hope you (both) continue to enjoy the experience.

[ermingarden]

I was SHOCKED that Charlotte Lucas married Collins and Fiona was just laughing her head off at my reaction. (Collins is odious in the extreme!) I do now know, finally, what was up with Wickham.

[thisbluespirit]

I was SHOCKED that Charlotte Lucas married Collins and Fiona was just laughing her head off at my reaction.

Ha, that's brilliant! Also, you may be Lizzy Bennet. ;-) Although hopefully without two of the world's worst proposals one after the other.

[elwendell]

I read Canticle when I was still at school, and have absolutely no memory of it, other than knowing I once read it. Maybe I should revisit it one day.

[ermingarden]

I definitely think it's worth revisiting!

[shirebound]

Sounds like three great reading discoveries for you!

[smilebackwards]

Adding A Canticle for Leibowitz to my TBR list immediately. Can't believe I've never heard of it.

I had just started Le Guin's Five Ways to Forgiveness when I was prevailed upon to read P&P
This made me laugh a little because I feel like 'prevailed upon' is exactly the kind of language someone reading P&P would indeed use :)

[ermingarden]

It's sooooo good! I hope you enjoy!

And lol, I guess Austen is getting to me - there are worse things :)

[chestnut_pod]

Wow, what a strong trio!

[ermingarden]

I've been very lucky in my reading lately - before Canticle I read Leckie's Translation State, which I thought was excellent. So many good books all around that I hadn't read before!