Yes, those candlesticks. Such an integral symbol of the story. I loved that too. And definitely yes—the ending of the book was SO much more moving than even the musical (which I also loved). So, so good.

Praying for you and yours to have a Merry Christmas!

Blessed Advent and Christmas to you, friend!

I’m reading another book now called “The Pleasures of Reading in an Age of Distraction” which addresses that problem many of us face with reading today: shallow not deep. That’s definitely how I read online–mainly skimming here and there. Which isn’t necessarily bad–some things should only be skimmed. ha. But when I sit down to read one of these longer classics, I feel how short my attention span has shrunk.

Your friend is right–I think you would get so much more out of the book than the film, but just be prepared for the long irrelevant parts. (At least they’re easy to spot–they’re not mingled in very well with the real story.)

One chapter a day is a great goal for reading through the Old Testament. That’s somewhat similar to what I do. I take about 3 years to read through the whole Bible. Otherwise, I find myself rushing through just to check off the boxes, and not getting anything out of it.

What’s next for me? Good question. 🙂 I haven’t decided yet but will soon!

The book was definitely a little overwhelming to me, June. But it’s doable if you ever want to invest time in it. In the meantime, just watch a good movie on it. 🙂

I on the other hand have been reading the Old Testament this year, one chapter a day, it will take me another year to finish it, but it has been worth it. yes, i thought about reading more each day but then decided it felt like i was rushing to get to the end, so stopped that and went back to my one chapter.

Maybe Les Mis will come at the end of that? I normally read Dickens for Christmas but i haven’t even got my head around that this year – oh well – there is always another year or time or place.

So what’s next, Lisa?

I totally understand that. ha. My daughter did the same thing. She got through chapter one. But has no plans to retry again in 2015. 🙂

Thank you, David. There was so much more that could be said about this book. There were lengthier quotes that I’d like to share too. Maybe another time.

I think I’m ready for some blander fare actually. ha. One day I’d like to reread the Harry Potter series, but that won’t be for awhile. 🙂 The next classics to read? Good question. I’ll be thinking about it in the next couple of weeks though.