One of the reasons I love readalongs is how they help me to get through a challenging book. They keep me focused and give my reading a purpose. The support of my fellow readalongers is an integral part of the process. But sadly, none of this is helping me get through Don Quixote. It reminds … Continue reading Musings of a Very Idle Reader
I love this chick!A lot.Marcela rocked the #metoo movement 500 years before the first hashtag even existed! After reading chapter XIV and Marcela's marvellous take down, I feel sure there are reams of essays and opinions about feminism and Cervantes out there, and if I ever feel up to searching them out and reading them, … Continue reading Don Quixote – Marcela
Yikes!Poems.I didn't know I would have to read poems to get through Don Quixote!I'm not averse to poetry; in fact, I love many, appreciate even more and adore a special few. But I've always struggled when authors insert poems, odes and songs into their work.The songs throughout The Lord of the Rings bore me to … Continue reading Musings of an Idle Reader
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