Charles Dickens
1852-53
Around 650 pages
Look, it is Agent Scully! I guess she was in an adaptation of Bleak House! Who knew? Okay, that is the most interesting thing about this post and this novel. You may go back to your porn now. Is that not appropriate? I will go back and change it later.
I actually read this book a long time ago and I am sure as hell not going to go through that horror again. A friend actually recommended this to me when I complained to her that I couldn't find a Dickens book I liked (this was, of course, before I fell in love with David). She was convinced that I would like it since I like Jane Austen. Unfortunately, we are not still in contact so I can't ask her what the hell she was talking about.
Honestly, I was just reading the plot summary for a quick refresher and I couldn't finish it because it was so goddamn boring. I have been in boring meeting all day, though, so my tolerance is waning. Basically, the story centers on the court case Jarndyce vs. Jarndyce. Apparently, a man made several wills. Yeah, I know. Riveting. Dickens uses the novel to heavily criticize the English judicial system. Do trials move slowly? Wow, thank you for the lesson, professor.
The only notable thing about this novel is that it is narrated by a woman. However, it is clear from reading this book (and knowing what I do about Dickens' personal life) that he really has no idea what a female point of view even looks like.
RATING: *----
Interesting Facts:
I got nothing; here is a trailer that claims you won't be bored. Have we touched a nerve?
2 comments:
Actually, that's Agent Scully. Mulder was her partner's name :)
I've been reading your blog for a few years now, keep up the good work!
Oh that's embarrassing. If you had asked me now I would have known that but I guess I was a young lass...a year ago. Wait that's not long enough for it not to be embarrassing. Thanks, glad you enjoy it!
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