SO, I was looking at the list of books the other day, and I saw one that I really liked. (the giver)
Anyways, I've been convinced that the book list didn't have any books, so it didn't really matter what I picked. Since I don't know so many books, and I know that at least one of the books on the book list is good, I suddenly feel like I could find a book that I actually enjoy. I like Gulliver's travels and all, but not truly enjoy. So if anyone just read a book that they really liked for their blog, please tell me so I can maybe even enjoy this blogging experience. Or, if you know a good book that's on the list, please tell me I would really appreciate it.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Gulliver's travels <<<<<<<<<<<<(spoiler alert)>>>>>>>>>>>>
At first, Gulliver's travels seemed to be a simple story consisting of a man who always has laughable, interesting and unique adventures. After some time of reading and thinking about it, however, I realized that like most books, Gulliver's travels is really just a comment on one larger concept.
What concept is that? you might ask. As I understand it, Gulliver's travels is a comment on government, particularly the english government. My first clue was the fact that on all four of his adventures, Gulliver is forced to work with the government of whatever land he has washed up upon. By careful thought and eventual mastery of that lands unique government and rules that every civilian goes by, Gulliver has always gotten away safely.
So mainly, I feel that Gulliver's travels is a comment on english government. Having not read many other four hundred year old book that comment on english government, I cannot say that I no much about the topic, but in my mind as far as four hundred year old stories that comment on english governments go, I'd say that Gulliver's travels is a pretty good book.
I would suggest the story to anyone who isn't afraid of a somewhat too descriptive book. What do I like about it? I feel that as the story progresses I got more used to the author's writing style, and once the old-fashioned way everyone spoke was no longer a problem, I was able to enjoy the plot. Out of five stars, I would give Gulliver's travels four stars.
What concept is that? you might ask. As I understand it, Gulliver's travels is a comment on government, particularly the english government. My first clue was the fact that on all four of his adventures, Gulliver is forced to work with the government of whatever land he has washed up upon. By careful thought and eventual mastery of that lands unique government and rules that every civilian goes by, Gulliver has always gotten away safely.
So mainly, I feel that Gulliver's travels is a comment on english government. Having not read many other four hundred year old book that comment on english government, I cannot say that I no much about the topic, but in my mind as far as four hundred year old stories that comment on english governments go, I'd say that Gulliver's travels is a pretty good book.
I would suggest the story to anyone who isn't afraid of a somewhat too descriptive book. What do I like about it? I feel that as the story progresses I got more used to the author's writing style, and once the old-fashioned way everyone spoke was no longer a problem, I was able to enjoy the plot. Out of five stars, I would give Gulliver's travels four stars.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Gulliver's travels part 2 SPOILER ALERT
So, I didn't want to start my first blog with a spoiler, which is why in THIS spoiling blog, I'll tell about part one and part two.
In part one, Gulliver is washed up on a strange island that he never before would have encountered had the ship he'd been sailing on not sunk. Gulliver is exhausted when he finally reaches land, and he falls asleep on the shore. When he wakes up, he notices that he has been tied down by 6 inch people called Lilliputians. After many different occurrences (including his saving the queen of Lilliputians by urinating on her flaming palace), Gulliver finds a normal sized boat that he takes to the middle of the ocean, where he is found by a barge.
In part two, Gulliver sets out on voyage again, and this time finds himself on an island inhabited by giants. That's as far as I read, so I can't give any more away.
In part one, Gulliver is washed up on a strange island that he never before would have encountered had the ship he'd been sailing on not sunk. Gulliver is exhausted when he finally reaches land, and he falls asleep on the shore. When he wakes up, he notices that he has been tied down by 6 inch people called Lilliputians. After many different occurrences (including his saving the queen of Lilliputians by urinating on her flaming palace), Gulliver finds a normal sized boat that he takes to the middle of the ocean, where he is found by a barge.
In part two, Gulliver sets out on voyage again, and this time finds himself on an island inhabited by giants. That's as far as I read, so I can't give any more away.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
I'm reading Gulliver's Travels...
So. Here I am, blogging after all, despite many technical problems, all of which were solved by Mindy, and if she's reading this blog she'll be saying something like, this kid is using too many commas. So what if I am? Isn't the beauty of blogging not being grammatically correct at all??? Thanks a lot, Mindy!!!
I think I'm getting off topic. So. I'm umm reading Gulliver's travels, and despite the fact that it is an interesting, fantastical adventure (the kind of book I like to read) it happens to have been written in the 18th century, which is why the author always says "hath" and stuff.
But despite the fact this is a really old book, it still gets my attention and doesn't make me bored. (Blink, the book I 1/4 read before this book made me really bored.)
But other than the fact that it's written in the 18th century, I'm not gonna give anything away so my final blog is unique. And plus, I asked Mindy how much we should blog and she said to do a couple of little blogs while reading, and to do a big one at the end. So... that's that.
P.S. If you want to know what the picture on my profile is, you'll have to either ask me by blog or in person.
I think I'm getting off topic. So. I'm umm reading Gulliver's travels, and despite the fact that it is an interesting, fantastical adventure (the kind of book I like to read) it happens to have been written in the 18th century, which is why the author always says "hath" and stuff.
But despite the fact this is a really old book, it still gets my attention and doesn't make me bored. (Blink, the book I 1/4 read before this book made me really bored.)
But other than the fact that it's written in the 18th century, I'm not gonna give anything away so my final blog is unique. And plus, I asked Mindy how much we should blog and she said to do a couple of little blogs while reading, and to do a big one at the end. So... that's that.
P.S. If you want to know what the picture on my profile is, you'll have to either ask me by blog or in person.
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