Finally
It took a long time but I finally finished reading Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth by Wole Soyinka. It’s an interesting book because it’s all over the place for the better part of the first half, and then there’s a proper plot in the latter part of the book. I can see a bit of what the aim was for the writer but it really was way too long. I found the second half far better than the first half and found myself wanting to read more towards the end. Before that, the flow just wasn’t quite there. Overall I did like it but I don’t consider it a major success. I am glad I kept on with it, though, and now I feel a bit freer to request more books for review. I’m currently listening to an audiobook of A Narrow Door by Joanne Harris. It’s actually the third in a series and I’m fairly sure I read the first book many years ago. So far it’s very intriguing and I look forward to the twists and turns to reach the conclusion.
As a side note, I’ve added a link to the blog I started for book reviews on the sidebar. It’s been in a bit of a lull recently but I’m trying to get back into it again.
3 Comments
Valerie
Possibly a stupid question, but I don’t see a sidebar? I thought maybe it would be only visible on the front page of your blog, so I clicked through to the front page — which at first showed a posting, but then it went solid light-green with no contents at all. I’m not sure if it’s designed for a different-sized screen than mine or if it’s broken or what, but I thought I should let you know.
Purple Lorikeet
Hmm…will have to check it out. Should be a sidebar with a blogroll, tags and meta login something or other from WordPress. Thanks for letting me know.
Purple Lorikeet
I’m still trying to replicate the missing sidebar you are experiencing but haven’t succeeded yet. Will keep looking at it though.