The 2021 Classics Challenge

[Daisy]

Gem - I read P&P when I was 11 and enjoyed it! But couldn't get into Emma at all when I tried relatively recently. So perhaps it is an age thing. I know Jane Austen wasn't writing for children, but as a teenager all the relationships (or non-relationships) are interesting. Now, in my 70s, I just want to say "grow up and stop being so silly"!!!

Good for you, though, for persevering!

[Oma]

I thought half the book tedious Gem but enjoyed the second half ,

Im reading David Copperfield at the moment , im loving it , didn't read much yesterday but I hope to read a fair bit today .

[Plantaholic]

I thought I might get David Copperfield on my Audible.

[Gemini]

Oma, I love Betsy Trotwood I find her very funny. My car is called Betsy Trotwood

[Daisy]

I read David Copperfield when I was at school, but am ashamed to say, I can't remember much about the story now!

[Gemini]

It's a great story Daisy

[Plantaholic]

I have only seen the film, the story sticks in my mind still.

[Oma]

I must admit I am enjoying this one even more than the others

[Gemini]

I'm a little ahead of my one classic a month, as I read two this month.

Rebecca, Wuthering Heights, Oliver Twist and Pride and Prejudice read.

When I finish the book I am currently reading I will start The Catcher in The Rye.

[Daisy]

Gem - you're steaming ahead. I hope you enjoy "Catcher".

[Oma]

I have come to a stand still , im 3/4 through David Copperfield but haven't read anymore for almost a week
Havent been in the mood for reading

[Daisy]

Oma - it's like that sometimes, and you have been reading a lot lately. I'm sure you will come back to it, or perhaps read something completely different next. x

[Gemini]

I decided to read Anne of Green Gables next. I am halfway through and enjoying it

The book I had previously read had hardly a likable character in it, and the book before wasn't a lot better, so I wanted some nice characters and fairly lighthearted story, which I'm not sure I will get from Catcher in The Rye!

[Daisy]

I have vague memories of enjoying Anne of Green Gables. You're really making me think I need to reread so much of what I know I've read but can't remember very well, Gem.

[Oma]

I started to read it again last night so hopefully i will get the bug again