#lightreads

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12-20-20// Happy Sunday

re-reading the The Princess Bride this fine Sunday morning- and, oh, how I wish it had been my brain that came up with this story. *Sigh*

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10-25-20// Sip tea, read, and repeat.

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‘Hello, I am a student. I will not be shouted at, thank you.’ is very valid, and a sentence that has been added to my student vocabulary.

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Wurthering Heights, by Emily Brontë

Summary: A wealthy man brings home an orphan, and the snow ball keeps rolling from there.

My thoughts:

Hooo boy, is this a story! I don’t think I can adequately articulate the roller coaster of emotions this book had me on. Is there a specific feeling for simply exclaiming the word “WHAT!!” because, if so, that was the feeling that lead the roller coaster.

Between all the frustration and dismay, the other feeling I regularly got was pity. As awful as the characters were, I could clearly see the cycle of abuse taking place and it hurt to know that sometimes, that’s just how it goes. I think Emily’s portrayal of domestic abuse really hit the nose in terms of how it can quite literally be haunting. This is definitely NOT a love story, I’ll tell you that much. I did, however really enjoy reading this book! I especially love the ending line.

“I lingered round them, under that benign sky: watched the moths fluttering among the heath and harebells, listened to the soft wind breathing through the grass, and wondered how any one could ever imagine unquiet slumbers for the sleepers in that quiet earth.”

How Lockwood seemed like a virtual non-character throughout the book annoyed me so much, but that last line 100% makes up for it.

Can’t wait to start on the next classic! Do you guys have any thoughts on Wurthering Heights?

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The latest additions to my classics library and tbr list✨

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Currently Reading: Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë (I know it’s in the picture but it took forever to get here and I had already started reading it on my phone)

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I love how language evolves over time to mean things that are now simple shit posts.

Oh, to be a macaroni of the 18th century.

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Good morning, Goodnight.

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~During the current situation, this book is partially what’s been keeping me warm these last few months. xx

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09-13-20// Light Morning Read

Enjoyed The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells with a nice cup of black coffee this morning. Now, I’m off to finish my readings for school!

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