first of all, positive or negative impact?
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the fountainhead by ayn rand- this really changed my outlook on life. i personally love this book, and i started questioning what exactly is right. very interesting. i also found out i can get a scholarship if i write an essay on it. yes!!! *cough, cough*
all books by tamora pierce- these books really entertained me. i mean, i used to hate books and i was forced to read. i also had problems as a child. but then, i got hooked on phonics, and i got all better. 😄 jk. what bull. anyway, this led me into my oc problem with books. they became my escape from the problems of my life. i also learned to read faster cuz of them. 😄 yay!
ella enchanted by gail levine- i know you're probably thinking what the heck is she thinking, writing down a children's book. but really, i TRULY used to hate books, really. but instead of hop, ella enchanted saved me. after this book, i stopped being forced to read books and i had a bit of interest. so, i guess i wouldn't be the girl i am today with out reading this book.
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how many times do i have to say it? year of wonders- worst book EVER. i hated it. it sickened me. It grossed me out and freaked me out. i hated it. i became afraid of books. i started questioning the importance of certain things in our society after reading such a book. ugh!!! and a bestseller too!!! sick dirty.... can't say the word. I HATE THAT BOOK!!! really. Don't EVER read it.
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i forgot to kill a mocking bird. it truly moved me. i was shocked the emotions that ran through me after reading that book.
Originally posted by BOPRecruit 16
i think i've heard about that book from rebel racer, sounds quite interesting. i'll try to look it up at borders when i'm in monterey over the weekend. what other books has this author written?
That's the only book I've read from James Clavell, I tried to look for some more but I couldn't find any.
Originally posted by BOPRecruit 16
that's great, another outsiders fan! 😄 so which character do you think that you were most like/could relate to the most? as for me, i'm most like steve, soda, and two-bit. but i can relate to pony and two-bit the best. the writing skills and scatterbrained...oh what joy to be stupid and smart! 😆writer86: how do gory books impact you? i rather not read that stuff, just gross! sorry.
You know Bop,its been so long since I read it but I remember that I could identify with Ponytail the most and he was the main character so thats why I enjoyed it so much.Just to refreash my memory, I remember what derry and dally were like,what were those others like,what kind of characters were they?
Originally posted by Mr Parker
You know Bop,its been so long since I read it but I remember that I could identify with Ponytail the most and he was the main character so thats why I enjoyed it so much.Just to refreash my memory, I remember what derry and dally were like,what were those others like,what kind of characters were they?
ponyboy - sensitive, defensive, intellect, writer, runner
sodapop - easy going, always happy and hyper, understanding, drop out
darry - tough when it comes to responsiblity and caring for his bros.
two-bit - scatterbrained, wild/routy, drinks, funny, wise cracker
steve - smart, cocky, proud, loves to work on cars, doesn't like pony
dally - tough, arrogant, loyal, loves to fight
johnny - quiet, shy, scared person
Lord Soth: I bought the first volume of Dragonlance over the weekend upon your request. I'll try to get around to reading it after i finsih with X-Men 2.