Q: Jumping Genres: Ever pick up a book from a genre you usually don't like and LOVE it? Tell us about it and why you picked it up in the first place.
The genre I picked up and ended up loving kind of defies description. It was a dark, classical, ivory-trade era piece about adventure on the high seas, slavery, and the philosophy of good verses evil. Any guesses anyone? That's all right. I'll tell you!
Okay, those of you who follow my blog already have probably heard me rave about Joseph Conrad before. I read Heart of Darkness at least once a year and try to get around to his other works from time to time as well. I won't pretend he's not a difficult read--kind of has to be waded through, to be honest, but in my opinion, he's SO under-read.
Of course, I didn't always harbor this opinion. When I was first made to read (yes, MADE to read) Heart of Darkness my senior year of high school, I HATED it! I think it had a lot to do with how the teacher presented it, and I won't bore you with the details. Suffice it to say that when I started, and though most of the reading process, I loathed both book and author. By the end, I was in love with this story and both book and author remain at the top of my "best" list even today.
How about you? :D
I hadn't read Joseph Conrad, might have to check it out.
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Yup he's pretty great! Thanks for stopping by! :D
DeleteOoh, deep stuff. I haven't heard of this book, but isn't that what's wonderful about this Follow Friday question? It gets us to step outside our boundaries and think about how often we really do that. Anyway, I just stopped off to say hi, I'm a new follower. Also, here's my blog so you can pop over and have a look and hopefully follow me back! Happy Friday! http://kristyberridge.blogspot.com.au/
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DeleteHopping through. Interesting how opinions of a book can change over time. I should read it some time.
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Thanks for stopping by, Alison! :D
DeleteImpressive choice! I've never read this in it's entirety, but I read pieces of it in high school. I'm a new follower! My Follow
ReplyDeleteYeah, Conrad may not be for everyone, but I know I love it! Thanks for following. I'll check out your FF too! :D
DeleteToo bad about the teacher, I wonder how many others they turned against this book?
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Don't know. Hopefully not too many 'cause it's great! Thanks for following! I'll check out your blog, too! :D
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DeleteI haven't read this one yet, I probably will since my school library is stacking them in my classroom. Hopefully I'll like it. :)
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Here's my FF: http://www.yabookseasons.blogspot.com/2012/07/feature-follow-4-winner.html
Have fun! Thanks for stopping by! :D
ReplyDeleteI just read a paranormal YA book (DRAWN) that's way outside anything I've written (women's fiction, mystery, even MG fiction). And not only did I love the book but I found it absolutely invigorating! (p.s. Loved Heart of Darkness! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Julia! :D
DeleteGood choice. I also, hated this book when I was made to read it in high school, lol.
ReplyDeleteLOL. I think lots of people did. It may just be a bit much for teenagers. You should try it again some time and see if you still feel the same. Thanks for stopping by Pam! :D
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