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Once again, it is night, and I am in the not-quite complete darkness of my room [writing my thoughts on a classic]. Well, that's something shamrock, isn't it? Of course it is, when you really consider things, with the essence of my brain hanging around. Hum.

Perhaps someday, I will end up writing my thoughts on a book that is not considered a "classic." But today, I write for, on, and of (if that is reasonably acceptable) Barbara Kingsolver's The Poisonwood Bible. Meanwhile, I just noted that the "I" on the keyboard is nothing more than a line. Which makes it less than even an "O," or "X." So on that statement, I must infer that (also taking aspects from collected thoughts) the letters "W" and "M" are the most impressive ones on a keyboard. Not so true, really.

My bizarre way of talking/typing (Which would it be? Or perhaps, "writing?" wink is all Poisonwood's fault, really. This book has impressed me so much that it has earned a place in my list of favorite books. Mockingbird didn't make it. Definitely on my list of respected and honored books, but not in my favorites. I suppose it reminded me some too much of Catcher in the Rye, which was first. So it's first, and gets all the attention.

My favorite character was, of course, Adah. At least from those I talk to who were the ones who also recommended Poisonwood to me, Adah is favored. Looking back, I am surprised. As I read the views of each of the characters, I set out on a mission to find my favorite, find out which ones I respected and liked, and so on. I do remember that I always liked Adah, and especially connected with her over some things. I remember deciding that Leah wasn't so bad, but then figuring that she was just terrible and unintelligent. (That view was quickly altered as the story progressed.) Rachel never really changed. Ever. But I guess that's a spoiler. Ruth May was somewhat morbid for a 6 year-old, or however old she was. I always found that stranno (strange). I wish there had been more of a blowout concerning the father guy, who I'm not currently recalling the name of. And I think that one of those characters should have ended up in Scotland. Or maybe northern Canada.

Also, for any who are out there and are actively working for organizations such as Invisible Children, and have not read this book, well, they should. It should be a law or something. At least under usual circumstances. (Whatever those would be.) I would also like to say that I spotted many typos in that book. Or things that confused me beyond all reason. ("Hum..." this tune "...off the key of reason!" wink Figure that quote out on your own. Hum. (But not the "humming" sort of hum, the "Hm." sort of hum.)

This book can be entirely captivating, after a time. I definitely recommend it! Gr, how upsetting! (Ask me about that last part.) Anyhow, read! Read, read, read! (That was so lame...)

Also, I apologize for any typos. It is late, and I'm not checking this over! I just want to sleep!

-Seven
7.6.13.