Readers' Quote of the Day

 

 

“A good book is an event in my life.”
 

Stendhal

 

 

Not too sure what the bees have to do with anything but the book is great!

 

 

 

Far From the Madding Crowd

By Thomas Hardy 

 

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Thomas Hardy's books are amazing, and this one is no different. The character's the plot, and the background was depicted with a keen sense of who Hardy's intended audience was. I have done a little research on the author, and I was surprised to discover that some people took offence at his stories, and that some considered them scandalous. But what I see is an honest and an empathetic understanding of human nature.

 

Far from the Madding Crowd shows, much like it did with Tess, the cruelty of mankind and the injustice. This novel really broke my heart, but I could not put it down. It was in one word - Brilliant!! 

 

I picked up my copy from Waterstones. 

 

 

 

Books fill my days!

 

 

This is another quote that I saw on Facebook and just had to share with you all.

There is a mad woman in the attic - Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

 

 Jane Eyre 

By Charlotte Bronte

 

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 There is a madwoman in the attic - which just about sums up this novel. What is it with the Bronte sisters that their books are so dark?

 

I did enjoy Jane Eyre much more than I did Wuthering Heights, but I still found the story rather disturbing. I don't think I am going to risk reading another book by the Bronte sisters.

 

I picked up my copy at Waterstones.