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review 2021-12-08 21:40

A Charlie Brown Christmas - Charles Schulz

Freda's Voice — feeling smile

I watch this cartoon on tv at Christmas time every year since I was a child, so when I saw the book for it I jumped at a chance to reminisce through these pages.

It was a delight and made me smile! The illustrations are exactly what you would hope for, and the story is the same!

Oh how I wish my children were small again so I could read this to them. The magic of the Peanuts crew is something I cherish. You know, I still read the comics online every single morning!!

Probably the best classic Christmas book for kids! (I might be bias though!)

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review 2021-01-12 03:18

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain

Freda's Voice — feeling beaten

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - Mark Twain

I read this when I was much younger. Too young too understand the book, even the language. I'm reading it now to see how I feel about it all these years later.

Right away the language put me off. Hard to read the n word, let alone fathom it being used so much. I understand it was part of that time, but in todays time it's ignorant.

This book isn't about the language though. It's the teachings. A white boy and black man. They're friends, despite what else is happening in that time. They watch out for each other. They have each others backs. Their bond is undeniable.

The sad truth is in the 1800's this was life. People were racist. They had hate filled hearts. Frankly, we are no different today. If ever we needed a lesson on racism, that happened in 2020.

This book shouldn't be #14 on the banned list. This and every other 'banned' book SHOULD be read. If we don't read them, however foul they may be to digest at times, how will we ever learn? We, for sure, are not going to learn from each other. History is doomed to keep repeating itself.

Every body loved Tom Sawyer. This one is better though. Read it.

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review 2020-12-02 21:59

The Man Who Was Thursday by G.K. Chesterton

Freda's Voice — feeling alien

The Man Who Was Thursday - G.K. Chesterton

The description calls this book a thriller.

I didn't get thriller from the story. Then again, I am not sure I even GOT the story.

It seemed like a giant metaphor. The guys were named after the days of the week. Sunday was basically the men of all men though. Thursday, our protagonist. also known as Syme, was an odd fellow. I think it was him that kept my interest and seeing what would happen to him next. He seemed to find trouble at every turn.

I didn't fully get the story but it was still enjoyable. Strange as that may seem. Won't be looking for more from this author any time soon though. I prefer more modern writing.

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review 2020-08-29 15:08

The Terrifying Tales by Edgar Allen Poe

Freda's Voice — feeling big smile

Terrifying Tales: Tell Tale Heart; The Cask of the Amontillado; The Masque of the Red Death; The Fall of the House of Usher; The Purloined Letter; The Pit and the Pendulum - Edgar Allan Poe

Let me break down each tale, by telling you which ones I loved and which I did not.
I loved The Tell-Tale Heart. This is a story of how your own conscience can betray you and give you up. I also really enjoyed The Murders In The Rue Morgue. It was an interesting whodunnit with an unexpected outcome.
I did not like The Cask of Amontillado. It was just confusing and I don't get it at all.
I also did not like The Masque of the Red Death. I tell you this, the story made me never want to go to a ball and engage in revelry. Thankfully, I don't see any balls in my future. The rest of the stories were decent. And all-in-all I am glad I read some Poe. Another great classic writer that I can add to my read list!

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review 2020-05-20 19:31

The Call Of The Wild by Jack London

Freda's Voice — feeling big smile

The Call of the Wild/White Fang - Jack London

Wow!

I went through so many emotions while listening to this audiobook.

I was outraged at the abuse that occurred throughout. I was excited by the perseverance of the animals. I was saddened with each death. I was elated when freedom reigned.

I now know why this is such an acclaimed classic story.

It's brilliant!

It really takes you through it all, on each step of this cold journey. You really feel a sense of what it could have been like at that time, in that place.

Now I look forward to seeing the film. I have heard mixed reviews but love drawing my own conclusions. I suggest you forget whatever you may or may not have heard and do the same for yourself.

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