A Question

[ever_maedhros]

A while back (one year ago? two? three?), I wrote a chapter-by-chapter commentary of The Scarlet Pimpernel for fun, when I was having writing muse problems and I found analyzing one of my favorite books a refreshing way to boost my creativity. I'm thinking of posting it here. What say you?

Comments

[litlover12.livejournal.com]

I say YES! I love the Pimpernel!

[ever-maedhros.livejournal.com]

All righty, then! I think I'll put up the first part tomorrow, or the day after that. Once I go over it and make sure there's no errors in grammar or spelling. :D

[lady_turner]

I didn't read this book, but I think you should post it! :D

[ever-maedhros.livejournal.com]

Okay, then! I will. :)

[olde-fashioned.livejournal.com]

I say I only wished I'd taken such scrupulous notes when I read it!!

[ever-maedhros.livejournal.com]

The Scarlet Pimpernel is pretty much the only fictional book I've ever taken notes while reading. Usually, I read way too fast to even think about stopping and jotting something down. :D

[olde-fashioned.livejournal.com]

I've taken notes through several reads, but like you, I read quickly, and it stalls my being "transported" by the story itself, so while the side of me with lofty literary pretensions enjoys note-taking, the avid reader and lover of storytelling side of me hates it.

[msantimacassar.livejournal.com]

I have been meaning to read The Scarlet Pimpernel for aaaages, so maybe you will inspire me!

[ever-maedhros.livejournal.com]

All right, then! It's actually a rather short book, as far as classic novels go, so it might be easier than tackling another, longer book, like Tale of Two Cities.