Hello good chaps!

Book #1:
So, I finsihed The Sun Also Rises about 10 minutes ago. Overall, I enjoyed the book, but I really don't see what the big deal is. There was almost no emotion in the writing whatsoever, but he would describe every step Jake took when he went to brush his teeth. Jake was a pretty cool guy. He took a lot of crap from people. I don't feel sorry for him, because he did it to himself. Brett was really annoying. So many men loved her, and she only gave the new ones in her life the time of day. She and Jake loved each other, but she only used him when she needed him. I think that's dirty, and low. I don't think she was ever content...ever. The other characters aren't even worth mentioning. They neither added to, nor took away from the plot...if you can call it a plot.

I guess this just isn't the sort of book I'm used to reading. The era in which is was written also should be taken into consideration. Maybe I just don't get it. I don't know. I guess the random explanation of detail threw me off. The only thing that seemed worth describing were the bull fights. Discussion was repetitive between the characters. All anyone really knows about the characters is the description of Cohn in the beginning, and they're all drunks, and they rely on the rich ones to pay for everything.

I believe my favorite part would be the fishing trip. I guess because Jake got away from everything he usually has to deal with, and got to relax and do something he enjoys, without being bothered. I think everyone could use a little of that. I also liked the simiplicity in the language. It was fairly easy to follow. Except the slang from the time period, but its relatively easy to pick up on.
I'm glad I read it, just to say I read it. I doubt I will pick it up again though.

I'm not sure what's next. Currently reading a guitar dictionary while I go through my list.