New Book (2+3)

Prince Caspian and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. Both very interesting and simply enjoyable books. C.S. Lewis' books always seem to entertain in such a way that the up-most joy possible from a book spawns. I thought that Prince Caspian is a very good in-between book for 1+3 and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader effectively closes Lucy and Edmund's part in the books, while keeping one more character to continue the legacy.

New Book (1)

I started The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe yesterday and have no doubt that I will complete it to-day. And by gum its a jolly-good book! I like the simplicity of the storyline and the references to the Bible so far. This will probably be my only post for this particular book.

Soundtrack

for the Count of Monte Cristo/Emond-
Congratulations by the Traveling Wilburys
when Emond and Fernand fight-
Theme from Mortal Kombat by the Soundtrack & Theme Orchestra
for Mercedes and Emond-
If You Leave by Ochestral Manoeuvers in the Dark (OMD)
and finally,
for M. Morrel and Mlle. Villefort,
Something So Strong by Crowded House

Entry #4

I'm still not sure where on earth Emond learned all the cultured actions and statements he does, he was a sailor, not a noble. It seems as though he just got the knowledge, which is usually done in fictional books, but not realistic fiction. But, I guess it furthers the plot, so I'll just have to leave my logic out of this one.

Entry #3

Dantes was completely pure in heart, he never thought about himself in any way, shape, or form. Through prison though, he became harder, still "good", no doubt about it, but, harder. Revenge is his main, actually, only concern. With millions of francs on his hands to carry out that vengence, i'm not so sure that he'll be able to make it out "good."

Quote Response

I belive this quote means that reading allows one to see the world differently, as though through the eyes of a character of a book. You may see or hear thing that realte to a book, which feels as though regular life is not so bland as first thought. Naturally, this cannot be a full book-like expeirence, but still an adventure all the same.

In my book, the character has very many unjust things done to him. However, he finds a way through them. In this case it adds hope to your life, as though the book helped you see that you cannot give up.

Entry #2

Dantes was convicted of a crime he didn't commit to cover up the prosecutor's father's involvement in an attempt to free Napolean, this all happened one hour before his wedding. Bad day for Emond Dantes.

Entry #1

Emond is a captain of a ship now, and can buy his dad a house (who apparently was not doing so well, living of 60 francs out of the 200 Emond left him). It also appears that Emond can marry Mercedes, his girlfriend. It's good to be captain.

What book did I choose and why did I choose it?

I chose the Count of Monte Cristo because I saw the movie and it was great. My logic is that in every movie made from a book I have seen, the book is better, so this must be really good.

What about this book do I think will challenge me?

Well, i've heard that most revenge stories were based off this one, and I think that I should be able to identify where others have "stolen the idea" so to speak.