Reading Group

This week we had to read to about the middle of the novel. I am again enjoying the book; however, thins are starting to become a bit blurry. We discussed in our group last time that the different cultures and nationalities in the book are confusing, and we often cannot tell them apart. This is only continuing to happen for me. I just do my best to keep reading. I feel like I am am getting the message though, despite my confusion with the different representations in the novel. Having almost read half the work, I do wonder how the piece will end. Is the writer going to finally overcome this grappling idea of a war lasting forever? Even though we know there is not peace yet in the Middle East, is the writer going to find peace with the subject or with the people surrounding him? There's only one way to find out.. keep reading!

The Forever War

The novel finally came in! I started reading The Forever War sometime last week and was immediately captivated. Although I was nervous that the material would be confusing, which at times it is, the author's language is clear and concise, just like we are often told to do in class. It was neat seeing this language in a non-fiction novel-- we often see it in articles, but now I see it being applied to the longer forms of journalism. As for the plot, it is fascinating to hear the stories the author has experienced it. Despite using this cliche, some of the stories he tells are literally jaw dropping. This though has made me realize how ignorant I am to other cultures and other countries. The conflicts they face are unlike anything I have hear, along with their attitude and ways. Having read nearly seven chapters, I am so glad I chose this novel to read for book club. It doeskin even feel like homework or work in itself.