The book challenge continues with two more novels being crossed from the list.
After reading Alice's Adventures in Wonderland I decided to continue on with Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking Glass mainly to just get it over and done with. The story is much the same as the first, with Alice falling asleep and dreaming of Wonderland. New characters didn't do much for me and I soon got tired of the nonsensical conversation and settings. Maybe children like this kind of thing but I will be sticking with the film versions. (Can't wait for the Tim Burton movie). Even so, I am glad I have read them just so I can say I have.
BOOK CHALLENGE 3/1000
After reading two children's stories, I decided I'd chose something a teensie bit more adult. I didn't want to pick anything too highbrow or heavy as I am still full of cold and I didn't think my brain could handle it. I also needed a break from the Nintendo DS as the small screen was started to strain my eyes. So I chose Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park. My old battered copy was pulled down from the dusty top shelf along with The Lost World. The sequel isn't on the book list but I decided that I might as well read both anyway. Of course, the books are always better than the films for obvious reasons. Although I agree in principal, I must say that I think the characters in the films are better than in the books. The author draws an intricate picture of the settings and storyline but doesn't really develop the characters as much as I'd like. I haven't read any other Michael Crichton books yet so I don't know if this is his usual style or specific to this series. I do like these books though. The condition of the copies I own shows how often they have been read over the years.
Not sure what to read next, I having a busy time at work at the moment and my brain is a little fried. I might have a little break and get back on it next week.
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