[Now Reading] A Long Way Down – Nick Hornby
Mar 15th, 2007 by Ashley
just read a bit, but the language cannot compare with that in Saideways and The Jane Austen Book Club at all, at least for the part I’ve read. I know some don’t consider language important. I agree that beautiful language alone cannot make it a good book. But while reading, language that carries you like a flow, caresses you like the summer breeze, boosts your imagination like a vivid dream is part of the reason why I enjoy reading so much. For me, language is essential.
And now I’m thinking whether I should read something in English where the languag is not worth appreciating. Honestly, if that’s the case, I might as well read Chinese translation. (Afterall, I can finish a book in 2 or 3 hours in Chinese, nananah~)
so perhaps I should read Notes on a Scandal instead? (just requested Wide Sargasso Sea from the library.) I wanted to read House of Mirth, too. But all the copies were checked out and I didn’t know what else is better by Wharton.
Can’t wait for HL to get back from Taiwan with my books! Many thanks in advance!