Interrupted

My Life Thus Far
2015-11-21 08:48:13 (UTC)

Impeccably Fluid and Almost Melodious

I finished To Kill a Mockingbird. I rarely reread books I've read in the past, but it's one that I could probably turn right back around and read again tonight. I love it. I'd forgotten most of the story, but I've never forgotten that I love it. I'm one chapter into Go Set a Watchman, and already I'm a little mad. Jem died. Apparently dropped dead, but his cause of death or any real sadness around it just isn't there. Some guy named Hank is Jean Louise's love interest, Dill has yet to be mentioned, and the fact that Scout is no longer called Scout bothers me. 17 pages in, and I already want to write Harper Lee and ask "why?" I need answers!

All day at work, the only thing I could think about was getting off so I could come home and read. Not just because I wanted to finish, but because I've been eagerly anticipating this new book since I bought it. I hope it doesn't continue to disappoint. Harper Lee's writing style is so impeccably fluid and almost melodious. I love the southern drawl and her choice of words. But so far I'm not loving how the story has progressed over the years. It's now the 1950's in the book. A much different time than the 30's.

I'm not sure what Facebook-free day I'm on. I'm really not keeping track anymore. I still feel no desire to go back. Part of me misses being able to share my thoughts with my friends, and post pictures of my kids and cats. That's it. But for me to have the ability to post my thoughts means I have to put up with other people's right to post their thoughts, and mostly I don't really want to hear about what they think. As tolerant as I try to be, sometimes I wish I could just be surrounded by people who truly understand my perspective.

I kind of can't believe how tired I am tonight. I didn't get as much sleep as I should have last night, and my poor eyes are tired from staring at a book. But all I want to do is keep on reading. I need some resolution for my anger! Okay, I'm not really angry... but why?




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