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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
I’ve read several abridged versions of this beloved classic as a kid, but the richness of Twain’s language was lost on me then. Not so now. Listening to the audiobook enhanced my reading experience considerably, since the narrator is great with all the various accents! There are so many narrators and so many audiobooks including one read by Elijah Wood. I spent some time trying to find one which seemed to feel right to me intuitively and this version felt right 🤷🏼♀️ Am following along with an illustrated digital version on Project Gutenberg which means I’ll hopefully retain more detail. I’ve chosen to read this in preparation for reading James by Percival Everett next. I want to read them one after the other since they're set in the same universe. They also fit Prompts number 28 & 29 of my 52 Books Bookclub.
The first thing that struck me was the richness and 'colour' (pun not intended), of Twain's language. Since I'm writing this review after having read James by Percival Everett, the stress that both these authors put on the language of their craft is astonishing. Words matter. The method of their use matters, and Everett especially stresses that in his narrative. Twain has more opportunities to inject humour into his narrative, after all his narrator is a young boy and his story is basically one of imagination and adventure. There's courage, bravery, sacrifice, compassion, love, friendship, mischief, and grief along with every other human emotion, but the social commentary that deals with slavery and racism, though present, is tackled with subtle irony and nuanced sarcasm that is much easier to read than the gut-wrenching, heart-rending narrative that is Everett's. The focus in one is the coming of age of a young boy through a series of events that Twain turns into one rollicking adventure; whereas the other is the hard-hitting, gritty, horrific tale from the perspective of a runaway slave.
Huck is a delightful character, made wise beyond his years by his hard life and an abusive father. He is resourceful, imaginative, compassionate and loyal! He's a wonderful friend who suffers Tom's (Tom Sawyer) self-aggrandizement and acknowledges Jim's fears with equal patience & panache. The journey from Huck's Jim to Everett's James is one of remarkable transformation, almost an adult coming of age in the latter! I love Huck - with all his chutzpah and devil may care attitude! He’s smart but impulsive like any boy his age would be and his confidence in his own ability is endearing if unrealistic! Jim is not the best of role models, but is rather endearing himself too! Tom Sawyer however got on my nerves especially toward the end with all the over-the-top dramatics! He's lucky to have friends like Huck who love and respect him despite all the nonsense! The relationship between Jim and Huck was heart-warming but largely morally ambiguous on both sides I felt. Huck is a young boy and has a lot to learn, but he’s fundamentally a ‘good’ boy with his heart in the right place, trying hard to overcome the prejudices he’s grown up with. Jim is on the run and is essentially 'property', without any basic human rights, a fact that Everett underlines in his much darker narrative. Is 'true' friendship possible between two such troubled individuals? Or is this just a bond forged purely out of convenience without true respect? Huck certainly has a deep fondness and sense of responsibility toward Jim even if it’s at a subconscious level that he’s unable in the moment to acknowledge or recognise. It's hard to tell in Twain's narrative but Jim's character arc is crystal clear in Everett's. It’s easier for Jim. He’s an adult and his genuine affection for Huck is quick to form and increases steadily as the tale progresses, very different from Everett's story where his affection feels uncertain initially. Everett's Jim is darker, full of rage and as the story progresses - a ticking time bomb, although he does put himself in danger to rescue Huck several times.
What shines through are Twain’s remarkable storytelling skills! His ability to create atmosphere is legendary and as Jim and Huck navigate down the river to the Free States, I feel like I’m right on board that little raft with them! The escapades keep getting wilder and more fascinating - whether it's their encounter with feuding families, ship wrecks or the King and the Duke, two confidence tricksters who cause them no end of trouble and prove exceptionally hard to get rid of! Interspersed in between are chilling scenes of murder, numerous attempts at thievery, and even an attempted lynching that are compelling and terrifying not the least because they're narrated so matter-of-factly and are accepted as such by Huck and Jim, that one regards them as almost normal before the shock factor sets in and the true nature of what slavery actually meant sinks in. Since this was written primarily for children, the tone and mood are lighter than Everett's tale which is deeper, much darker and very disturbing.
The first thing that struck me was the richness and 'colour' (pun not intended), of Twain's language. Since I'm writing this review after having read James by Percival Everett, the stress that both these authors put on the language of their craft is astonishing. Words matter. The method of their use matters, and Everett especially stresses that in his narrative. Twain has more opportunities to inject humour into his narrative, after all his narrator is a young boy and his story is basically one of imagination and adventure. There's courage, bravery, sacrifice, compassion, love, friendship, mischief, and grief along with every other human emotion, but the social commentary that deals with slavery and racism, though present, is tackled with subtle irony and nuanced sarcasm that is much easier to read than the gut-wrenching, heart-rending narrative that is Everett's. The focus in one is the coming of age of a young boy through a series of events that Twain turns into one rollicking adventure; whereas the other is the hard-hitting, gritty, horrific tale from the perspective of a runaway slave.
Huck is a delightful character, made wise beyond his years by his hard life and an abusive father. He is resourceful, imaginative, compassionate and loyal! He's a wonderful friend who suffers Tom's (Tom Sawyer) self-aggrandizement and acknowledges Jim's fears with equal patience & panache. The journey from Huck's Jim to Everett's James is one of remarkable transformation, almost an adult coming of age in the latter! I love Huck - with all his chutzpah and devil may care attitude! He’s smart but impulsive like any boy his age would be and his confidence in his own ability is endearing if unrealistic! Jim is not the best of role models, but is rather endearing himself too! Tom Sawyer however got on my nerves especially toward the end with all the over-the-top dramatics! He's lucky to have friends like Huck who love and respect him despite all the nonsense! The relationship between Jim and Huck was heart-warming but largely morally ambiguous on both sides I felt. Huck is a young boy and has a lot to learn, but he’s fundamentally a ‘good’ boy with his heart in the right place, trying hard to overcome the prejudices he’s grown up with. Jim is on the run and is essentially 'property', without any basic human rights, a fact that Everett underlines in his much darker narrative. Is 'true' friendship possible between two such troubled individuals? Or is this just a bond forged purely out of convenience without true respect? Huck certainly has a deep fondness and sense of responsibility toward Jim even if it’s at a subconscious level that he’s unable in the moment to acknowledge or recognise. It's hard to tell in Twain's narrative but Jim's character arc is crystal clear in Everett's. It’s easier for Jim. He’s an adult and his genuine affection for Huck is quick to form and increases steadily as the tale progresses, very different from Everett's story where his affection feels uncertain initially. Everett's Jim is darker, full of rage and as the story progresses - a ticking time bomb, although he does put himself in danger to rescue Huck several times.
What shines through are Twain’s remarkable storytelling skills! His ability to create atmosphere is legendary and as Jim and Huck navigate down the river to the Free States, I feel like I’m right on board that little raft with them! The escapades keep getting wilder and more fascinating - whether it's their encounter with feuding families, ship wrecks or the King and the Duke, two confidence tricksters who cause them no end of trouble and prove exceptionally hard to get rid of! Interspersed in between are chilling scenes of murder, numerous attempts at thievery, and even an attempted lynching that are compelling and terrifying not the least because they're narrated so matter-of-factly and are accepted as such by Huck and Jim, that one regards them as almost normal before the shock factor sets in and the true nature of what slavery actually meant sinks in. Since this was written primarily for children, the tone and mood are lighter than Everett's tale which is deeper, much darker and very disturbing.
The only reason I didn't give this one a full five starts is because, Tom really annoyed me in the end and his attempts at solving Jim's problems felt unbelievable! There were times I would have happily whacked him! Also, I thought the Duke and King section stretched on for too long. Other than that, I enjoyed every mad, chaotic moment with Huck and Jim and was rooting for them all the way. Before i sign off, I want to once again stress the importance of language and how it shapes our lives and indeed our destinies. Both Twain and Everett use it effectively in telling their stories and reminding us to tell ours.
The Brighton Mystery (The Teahouse Detective 7) by Baroness Orczy
mysterious
fast-paced
3.0
I’m a huge fan of the Baroness Orczy’s Scarlet Pimpernel and Teahouse Detective series featuring, ‘the man in the corner’ and Polly Burton, the up and voting reporter. When I came across Simon Stanhope’s YouTube channel where he reads short mysteries mostly from the Victorian and Edwardian periods, I thought I’d try this one out.
He reads decently, although he doesn’t use ‘voices’ for different characters. The mystery itself is fairly straightforward - a married woman being blackmailed by her former husband whom she believed dead. A short quick read with my first morning cup of coffee!
He reads decently, although he doesn’t use ‘voices’ for different characters. The mystery itself is fairly straightforward - a married woman being blackmailed by her former husband whom she believed dead. A short quick read with my first morning cup of coffee!
The Hangman by Louise Penny
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
3.5
I re-read this book because I realised I hadn’t reviewed it the first time around. This is a novella from Louise Penny’s Three Pines series featuring Chief Inspector Armand Gamache.
I enjoyed this well-paced and well-plotted novella. Penny has done a good job, especially with the pacing which in her full length novels can be tedious at times. A dead man is found hanging in a tree in the woods outside Three Oines. Gamache and Beauvoir must identify him and investigate his death. Is it suicide or foul play? Gabri and Myrna, both Three Pines residents appear, along with Dominic the owner of the Inn & Spa where the dead man was a guest. I love that Penny managed to slip in a few scenes inside Gabri’s Bistro which is hands down my favourite hangout in Three Pines, with its warmth, cosy old world atmosphere and mouthwatering wholesome food! Enjoyed the factoids that Penny included. The Arthur Ellis angle was particularly original & interesting in an otherwise straightforward mystery.
I enjoyed this short, quick and decent mystery more than I expected to, especially since the narrator too had a voice well suited to Gamache’s gravitas.
I enjoyed this well-paced and well-plotted novella. Penny has done a good job, especially with the pacing which in her full length novels can be tedious at times. A dead man is found hanging in a tree in the woods outside Three Oines. Gamache and Beauvoir must identify him and investigate his death. Is it suicide or foul play? Gabri and Myrna, both Three Pines residents appear, along with Dominic the owner of the Inn & Spa where the dead man was a guest. I love that Penny managed to slip in a few scenes inside Gabri’s Bistro which is hands down my favourite hangout in Three Pines, with its warmth, cosy old world atmosphere and mouthwatering wholesome food! Enjoyed the factoids that Penny included. The Arthur Ellis angle was particularly original & interesting in an otherwise straightforward mystery.
I enjoyed this short, quick and decent mystery more than I expected to, especially since the narrator too had a voice well suited to Gamache’s gravitas.
Lady Windermere's Fan by Oscar Wilde
I love how Wilde is merciful to his characters. He walks them on tortuous paths and brings them to the precipice, only to save them before they fall. Some are weak or should I say ‘good’ and others ‘bad’ but worthy of redemption. In the end, they’re all recognisable for the deeply flawed humans they are. I listened to the play while following along on e-book, the way I’ve done with the two previous ones I’ve read. I find this the perfect reading experience. I enjoyed the cast in the audiobook. For once they were perfectly cast with no annoying voices!
So far, I’ve enjoyed all three of Wilde’s plays. They are extremely entertaining, his humour matches mine, always lightens my mood and makes me laugh out loud. I’m off now to find a movie adaptation I like. That’s another advantage with Wilde, one is spoilt for choice, there are so many!
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
I never imagined Plays would bring me such joy this year! This is my third Oscar Wilde play and although I found it a tad more serious than the other two - The Importance of Being Earnest and An Ideal Husband, it didn’t lack in Wilde’s signature satirical wit and incisive social commentary. This one explores a parent - child relationship as well as the bond between husband and wife, Lord and Lady Windermere, who must navigate the challenges presented to their marriage by suspicions of infidelity. It examines themes of trust, honour, sacrifice and love through a tightly plotted narrative and well crafted characters - a Wilde specialty - as I’ve discovered!
I enjoy his prodigious skill with language and dialogue - so witty, laden with the perfect amounts of sarcasm and irony. His one-liners are delightful and this one has the famous quote,
I enjoy his prodigious skill with language and dialogue - so witty, laden with the perfect amounts of sarcasm and irony. His one-liners are delightful and this one has the famous quote,
We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.
I love how Wilde is merciful to his characters. He walks them on tortuous paths and brings them to the precipice, only to save them before they fall. Some are weak or should I say ‘good’ and others ‘bad’ but worthy of redemption. In the end, they’re all recognisable for the deeply flawed humans they are. I listened to the play while following along on e-book, the way I’ve done with the two previous ones I’ve read. I find this the perfect reading experience. I enjoyed the cast in the audiobook. For once they were perfectly cast with no annoying voices!
So far, I’ve enjoyed all three of Wilde’s plays. They are extremely entertaining, his humour matches mine, always lightens my mood and makes me laugh out loud. I’m off now to find a movie adaptation I like. That’s another advantage with Wilde, one is spoilt for choice, there are so many!
Cruising with Packky by Shrinivas & Mugdha
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
3.5
This is a humorous account of an intrepid couple on a cruise around Ireland with stops in Amsterdam and London. The fact that I’m related to them lends deeper context to their adventures 😀 I recognise more than a few shared idiosyncrasies, particularly with Mugdha - bathroom paranoia comes immediately to mind 😂 It’s the shared DNA!
I enjoyed going on this cruise with them. If anything it’s equipped me with more than a few tips on attempting one myself! In Shrinivas and Mugdha I see several parallels to Hubby and I - both doctor couples, me fond of travel, Hubby not so much. In fact the similarities between Hubby and Shrinivas as travellers are surprising - both lovers of ‘desi’ food, avoiders of shopping, not the greatest ‘culture vultures’ and basically happier at home, be it ever so humble, than anywhere else!
Reading about London and Amsterdam made me nostalgic! Her visit to the Anne Frank Museum and the Rijksmuseum brought back fond memories. I remember being awed by Rembrandt’s ‘The Night Watch’ and discovering the magic of Klimt! London is my favourite city in the world, like it is Mugdha’s and the descriptions of Hyde Park, Harrods and Hempstead made me yearn to visit again soon! I enjoyed how Shrinivas weaves in memories of Mumbai through the narrative, both contemporary and of his childhood. I learnt a few things about him that I didn’t know before.
Although this book is special to me for reasons more than its contents, I feel, every traveller will relate to its pithy commentary about the vagaries of travel and travellers and chuckle at remembered memories as they cruise along with Mugdha and Nivas ☺️
I enjoyed going on this cruise with them. If anything it’s equipped me with more than a few tips on attempting one myself! In Shrinivas and Mugdha I see several parallels to Hubby and I - both doctor couples, me fond of travel, Hubby not so much. In fact the similarities between Hubby and Shrinivas as travellers are surprising - both lovers of ‘desi’ food, avoiders of shopping, not the greatest ‘culture vultures’ and basically happier at home, be it ever so humble, than anywhere else!
Reading about London and Amsterdam made me nostalgic! Her visit to the Anne Frank Museum and the Rijksmuseum brought back fond memories. I remember being awed by Rembrandt’s ‘The Night Watch’ and discovering the magic of Klimt! London is my favourite city in the world, like it is Mugdha’s and the descriptions of Hyde Park, Harrods and Hempstead made me yearn to visit again soon! I enjoyed how Shrinivas weaves in memories of Mumbai through the narrative, both contemporary and of his childhood. I learnt a few things about him that I didn’t know before.
Although this book is special to me for reasons more than its contents, I feel, every traveller will relate to its pithy commentary about the vagaries of travel and travellers and chuckle at remembered memories as they cruise along with Mugdha and Nivas ☺️
The Giver by Lois Lowry
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
5.0
Wow!! Have just finished this book and am I’m blown away! The blurb had me intrigued, but as I began to read, I was astonished to learn that this was a children’s book, even if it was a Newbery winner! This is my first 5 star read of this year and also an unforgettable read! I discovered this is a loosely connected series of four books and now of course I must read the remaining three books in the Quartet to learn how the story ends.
We follow Jonas who lives secure in Sameness within his community, free from pain and memories. Life is safe, routine and predictable. Through this initially attractive milieu, Jonas’ life undergoes a major upheaval when he’s selected to become a Memory receiver at the age of 12. Working with the Giver, he begins to discover and eventually understand the nature of Memory.
Lowry explores every aspect of Memory brilliantly - the complete absence of it; the confusion of discovering that it exists for the first time; understanding its fleeting nature and fragility; its deep connection to our humanity; the realisation that it anchors us to our families, friends and most importantly to ourselves; the range and flood of emotions it elicits in our hearts and souls; and once discovered and accepted the yearning it brings to make memories of one’s own, against all odds!
I loved Jonas’ journey and his relationship with the Giver. It was warm and loving, although fraught. The ending is a cliff-hanger and I cannot wait to read further and find out what happens to the Giver and Jonas and Gabriel. I could write an essay on all the feels I got while reading this book. How though it was written in 1993, the ‘Sameness’ it defines feels all pervasive even today - how we value and incentivise conformity over individuality; how easily we still justify restrictions on freedom and choice (the recent Pandemic being an excellent example); how we seem to be encouraging group thinking and identity over originality and uniqueness - it’s a worrying trend and in my opinion, Lowry does a fantastic job in highlighting the dangers of ‘sameness’ in simple, direct yet eloquent prose.
I’m not fond of dystopian books as a rule but this one has left me with a hangover of the best kind. Even when it left me uncomfortable and edgy it awoke feelings of wonderment, curiosity, fear and excitement in a way that only the best books can! I remember Madeleine L’Engle’s Wrinkle in Time making me feel the same way as a kid when I first read it! A compulsory read for all, in my opinion!
We follow Jonas who lives secure in Sameness within his community, free from pain and memories. Life is safe, routine and predictable. Through this initially attractive milieu, Jonas’ life undergoes a major upheaval when he’s selected to become a Memory receiver at the age of 12. Working with the Giver, he begins to discover and eventually understand the nature of Memory.
Lowry explores every aspect of Memory brilliantly - the complete absence of it; the confusion of discovering that it exists for the first time; understanding its fleeting nature and fragility; its deep connection to our humanity; the realisation that it anchors us to our families, friends and most importantly to ourselves; the range and flood of emotions it elicits in our hearts and souls; and once discovered and accepted the yearning it brings to make memories of one’s own, against all odds!
I loved Jonas’ journey and his relationship with the Giver. It was warm and loving, although fraught. The ending is a cliff-hanger and I cannot wait to read further and find out what happens to the Giver and Jonas and Gabriel. I could write an essay on all the feels I got while reading this book. How though it was written in 1993, the ‘Sameness’ it defines feels all pervasive even today - how we value and incentivise conformity over individuality; how easily we still justify restrictions on freedom and choice (the recent Pandemic being an excellent example); how we seem to be encouraging group thinking and identity over originality and uniqueness - it’s a worrying trend and in my opinion, Lowry does a fantastic job in highlighting the dangers of ‘sameness’ in simple, direct yet eloquent prose.
I’m not fond of dystopian books as a rule but this one has left me with a hangover of the best kind. Even when it left me uncomfortable and edgy it awoke feelings of wonderment, curiosity, fear and excitement in a way that only the best books can! I remember Madeleine L’Engle’s Wrinkle in Time making me feel the same way as a kid when I first read it! A compulsory read for all, in my opinion!
Exiles by Jane Harper
mysterious
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
Reading Harper is always a double-edged experience for me. I enjoy her atmospheric writing initially until it overwhelms me with unnecessary and often repetitive details. I prefer my mysteries to have taut plot lines and a focus on the investigative process. A little context and background information is fine, maybe a soupçon of romance if unavoidable (I’m not a fan of romance!), but I don’t need to have entire chapters focused on the characters’ love lives and irrelevant background details that do nothing to push the plot forward! Also, the fact that I find Falk himself very juvenile doesn’t help matters 😄 This story could have and should have been told in 200 pages! The rest is all sauce! That’s my rant and I’m sticking with it!
I hope this brings the Falk series to an end because I don’t think I can survive another one of these snail-paced, slow-burner books. In this one, Falk is visiting his friend Raco’s family for his son Henry christening ceremony. Falk is to be his God-father. While he’s visiting, there’s a local Food & Wine festival, at which a friend of the family Kim disappeared a year ago. There are undercurrents and subtle tensions all over the place and Falk along with Raco navigate what is essentially a minefield of relationships and emotions to figure out what happened to Kim. It isn’t a bad mystery but it isn’t particularly original either. Some parts were believable while others felt contrived. I’d figured out the solutions to both events - a disappearance and an old hit and run, way before Harper provides solutions in her last few chapters. It felt good to be right after slogging through all those words!
If only she’d shed her verbiage, I’d be so much happier. It’s a good thing I’ve read her after a long break. She’s not an author I can binge. Small doses is the way to go for me.
I hope this brings the Falk series to an end because I don’t think I can survive another one of these snail-paced, slow-burner books. In this one, Falk is visiting his friend Raco’s family for his son Henry christening ceremony. Falk is to be his God-father. While he’s visiting, there’s a local Food & Wine festival, at which a friend of the family Kim disappeared a year ago. There are undercurrents and subtle tensions all over the place and Falk along with Raco navigate what is essentially a minefield of relationships and emotions to figure out what happened to Kim. It isn’t a bad mystery but it isn’t particularly original either. Some parts were believable while others felt contrived. I’d figured out the solutions to both events - a disappearance and an old hit and run, way before Harper provides solutions in her last few chapters. It felt good to be right after slogging through all those words!
If only she’d shed her verbiage, I’d be so much happier. It’s a good thing I’ve read her after a long break. She’s not an author I can binge. Small doses is the way to go for me.
Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
I read this for the second prompt of the 52 Books Bookclub Challenge - A character with red-hair. Since I’ve read Anne of Green Gables (arguably the most famous red-haired character in literature), several times, I chose Pippi 😄
Once again, didn’t like the narrator much. She made Pippi sound like an adult instead of a nine-year-old! Other than that Pippi was delightfully mischievous and blunt! Living by herself in Villa Villekulla, ignoring interference from well-meaning but misguided adults, getting into scrapes and getting out of them just as easily with her superhuman physical strength, her sharp intellect and her infinite supply of derring-do! Neither teachers, nor thieves and bullies, nor parents could intimidate Pippi. She sailed through every challenge with supreme self-confidence and politeness! For an orphan (although she believes her father isn’t dead but a King on some remote South Sea island), Pippi displays plenty of common sense and no signs of maladjustment. She loves animals as proved by Mr. Nilsson and Horse and is perfectly capable of being a staunch friend as proved by her bond with Tommy and Annika who worship her! While reading, I thought of Blyton’s Amelia Jane, but on steroids 😆
I enjoyed Pippi’s story and will read the two more books that follow. I will listen to them but I would prefer to read them physically if I can.
Once again, didn’t like the narrator much. She made Pippi sound like an adult instead of a nine-year-old! Other than that Pippi was delightfully mischievous and blunt! Living by herself in Villa Villekulla, ignoring interference from well-meaning but misguided adults, getting into scrapes and getting out of them just as easily with her superhuman physical strength, her sharp intellect and her infinite supply of derring-do! Neither teachers, nor thieves and bullies, nor parents could intimidate Pippi. She sailed through every challenge with supreme self-confidence and politeness! For an orphan (although she believes her father isn’t dead but a King on some remote South Sea island), Pippi displays plenty of common sense and no signs of maladjustment. She loves animals as proved by Mr. Nilsson and Horse and is perfectly capable of being a staunch friend as proved by her bond with Tommy and Annika who worship her! While reading, I thought of Blyton’s Amelia Jane, but on steroids 😆
I enjoyed Pippi’s story and will read the two more books that follow. I will listen to them but I would prefer to read them physically if I can.
The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
What a delightfully charming start to my reading year! I have been meaning to explore Oscar Wilde’s writing for a while now and I’m very happy to have begun 2025 with this hilarious tale of dual and mistaken identities, eccentric characters and some of the wittiest lines of dialogue I’ve ever read!
Wilde provides an incisive social commentary on the times in which the tale is set - at the turn of the 19th century. His sarcasm and irony are delicious and had me chuckling and often laughing out loud! Algernon is my favourite and I dare say he was Wilde’s since he gave him some the best lines, like those below 😃
Wilde provides an incisive social commentary on the times in which the tale is set - at the turn of the 19th century. His sarcasm and irony are delicious and had me chuckling and often laughing out loud! Algernon is my favourite and I dare say he was Wilde’s since he gave him some the best lines, like those below 😃
It’s awfully hard work doing nothing.
All women become their mothers. That is their tragedy. No man does. That’s his.
I know there are several movie versions of the play and I want to watch the one starring two of my favourite actors, Colin Firth and Judy Dench. All in all a satisfyingly amusing read 😀 I read this on Project Gutenberg while listening to the audiobook on Storytel. The only reason it’s not a full 5-stars is because I didn’t like the narrator. The voice he used for Algy was particularly irritating!
This one also made me think of “what’s in a name? Arose by any other name…’, but maybe not 😉
* Read for the first prompt in The 52 Books Book Club Reading Challenge - A book with a Pun in the Title.
This one also made me think of “what’s in a name? Arose by any other name…’, but maybe not 😉
* Read for the first prompt in The 52 Books Book Club Reading Challenge - A book with a Pun in the Title.