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A good ending to the trilogy.
I've read this book so many times that I've lost count! Every time I am charmed all over again by the stories of wilderness survival told from the perspective of a little girl. The beauty of this novel and the others in the series is the simplicity of life that is described. Gather food, build a home, work hard and have a little fun on the side- this is all they required back in the day. In this entertainment age, it's so refreshing to be transported back to a time when things were so much simpler and slower.
My favorite character has always been Charles Ingalls, or Pa, as he is referred to in the books. He's boisterous and jolly. He's steady and strong, hearty and dependable. I have always been drawn to him because he's a musician, and of course, I'm a musician as well. I was also fascinated by him because my Dad's name is Charles too, so as a child that was a big deal to me, that moment of recognition of a father figure from my real life carried over to a book.
I have always felt a kinship with Laura. She is so feisty and determined. She's loud and energetic, and those are all qualities of my personality too. I sometimes get frustrated with perfect timid Mary who only wants to play with dolls. I was the tomboy, climbing trees like Laura, and getting into trouble.
I love rereading this classic story that never gets old! There's a beauty to the writing style too that really paints a picture of family life on the frontier.
My favorite character has always been Charles Ingalls, or Pa, as he is referred to in the books. He's boisterous and jolly. He's steady and strong, hearty and dependable. I have always been drawn to him because he's a musician, and of course, I'm a musician as well. I was also fascinated by him because my Dad's name is Charles too, so as a child that was a big deal to me, that moment of recognition of a father figure from my real life carried over to a book.
I have always felt a kinship with Laura. She is so feisty and determined. She's loud and energetic, and those are all qualities of my personality too. I sometimes get frustrated with perfect timid Mary who only wants to play with dolls. I was the tomboy, climbing trees like Laura, and getting into trouble.
I love rereading this classic story that never gets old! There's a beauty to the writing style too that really paints a picture of family life on the frontier.
I've read it in English and in Spanish. It's long and rather repetitive, but quite entertaining. Favorite quote: "He so buried himself in his books that he spent the nights reading from twilight till day break and the days from dawn till dark, and so from little sleep and much reading, his brain dried up and he lost his wits." Ha! Ha!
I enjoyed this last play in the War of the Roses series. There's tons of action and plotting and intrigue. It certainly does not get boring! It's not my favorite, since I was unable to really connect with any of the characters, but the plot moves along very quickly.
Most of this play is just people getting murdered. Wow. So many murders! So many.
Richard has to destroy a lot of lives before he can claim the throne. He is so black-hearted and creepy and horrible! His monologues where he unfolds his dastardly plans, and the way he shows no remorse whatsoever for all his evil deeds made me cringe.
The absolute best part of this play was all the women railing and cursing against Richard/Gloucester. You do not want to get on these ladies' bad side! There are several wonderful scenes when Anne, then Margaret, and Elizabeth are all cursing against Richard for murdering their husbands and sons. And Richard is sweet-talking them, and insisting that he's innocent.
The banter between them is perfection, with lots of those famous Shakespearean puns. Richard is like this fascinating snake who is mesmerizing his next victim, cajoling and deceiving them to get what he wants. And the ladies are like furies, casting him down and renouncing all his evil, until he worms his way into their thoughts and they capitulate like fools under a spell. That Richard must have really been a charmer, despite his deformed looks.
Most of this play is just people getting murdered. Wow. So many murders! So many.
Richard has to destroy a lot of lives before he can claim the throne. He is so black-hearted and creepy and horrible! His monologues where he unfolds his dastardly plans, and the way he shows no remorse whatsoever for all his evil deeds made me cringe.
The absolute best part of this play was all the women railing and cursing against Richard/Gloucester. You do not want to get on these ladies' bad side! There are several wonderful scenes when Anne, then Margaret, and Elizabeth are all cursing against Richard for murdering their husbands and sons. And Richard is sweet-talking them, and insisting that he's innocent.
The banter between them is perfection, with lots of those famous Shakespearean puns. Richard is like this fascinating snake who is mesmerizing his next victim, cajoling and deceiving them to get what he wants. And the ladies are like furies, casting him down and renouncing all his evil, until he worms his way into their thoughts and they capitulate like fools under a spell. That Richard must have really been a charmer, despite his deformed looks.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
David Copperfield relates the history of his life from his birth to adulthood. We follow him through his childhood and school years, his romantic attachments, his professional career, and his family connections. David begins life with his affectionate mother and his loyal nurse, Peggoty. But a new person enters David's life and destroys their happiness. David has many troubles and challenges before he meets with his aunt, Betsy Trotwood, who takes him under her wing to be educated. David's life is populated with heroes and villains, each with unique personalities. As their drama unfolds, David stands at the center of it all.
This book is my absolute favorite of Dickens' work! I love it through and through!! There are so many layers to the story, and it is fascinating to see how each thread of the story comes together. The characters are all connected to each other through David himself, and their relationship to him changes over time.
The plot takes a lot of twists and turns over time. Sometimes we can see hints of the storyline for a particular character and follow that progression, and other times it is a complete shock when some new catastrophe or death or chance encounter brings turmoil and grief for the characters.
Although there are a lot of characters moving and operating in different spheres, every little thread comes back around in the end for a very satisfactory ending. Each character's storyline is brought to a conclusion. Even the tiniest minor plotline has a resolution.
I love all the characters! Mr. Micawber is funny and dramatic, but also very loyal and honest. Betsy Trotwood is bizarre but has her own brand of wisdom. Tommy Traddles is adorable and kind. Steerforth is enigmatic and charming. Little Emily and Mr Peggoty and Ham comprise a sweet family of simple fisher folk, but with untold depths of goodness and courage. And of course the beautiful long-suffering Agnes is like an angel blessing David's life.
Uriah Heep is probably one of the worst villains in all of Dickens' work. He pretends to be ever so "humble" but he is secretly plotting evil in the background. The description of him is so oily and slimy and creepy. He just grosses me out! Dickens really did have a genius for writing the most disgustingly horrible villains.
One of the things I love about this story is that the characters come from many different classes of life and different levels of education. David is happy to be friends with all sorts of people, whether rich or poor, so we get to explore the relationships of people from all kinds of different settings. I really love that David is very accepting and appreciative of the good qualities of people no matter their class status.
David Copperfield is well-known for being "semi-autobiographical" of Dickens' own life. Like David, Charles Dickens was sent out to work in a factory when he was young. Like Mr. Micawber, his father was always being sent to debtors prison. And David becomes an author of fiction, just like Dickens. And David is somewhat dissatisfied in his romances, as Dickens was with his wife.
Dickens' writing is always genius, but perhaps that connection to his own real life made this particular story more vibrant than some of his other novels.
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