December is upon us, and it's high time to finally make good on our promise of discussing some of the books we've read this year in a little more depth. For now, we're just going to briefly talk about the last books we finished, but next week we will dive into some more lengthy discussion.
Katie: I just finished C.S. Lewis's Till We Have Faces, and it might be my favorite book I've read this year. It's a retelling of the Greek myth of Cupid and Psyche. I recommend reading anything by C.S. Lewis, but this book is particularly good. It is a quick read and I found the story captivating. It's also very allegorical and prompts a lot of discussion. I'll have to mull it over and then talk about it more in a post later this month.
Sarah: I haven't done much in the way of reading recently, but the last book I finished was Lois Lowry's The Willoughbys. It's dark humor, which I usually love. The idea was fantastic, but I didn't think it was carried off well. The story felt rushed and the characters had no time to develop. There were some very cleverly written passages, and I really enjoyed the book references scattered throughout, but other than that, it wasn't anything special. If you want some great dark humor, read Lemony Snicket's books.
We'll see you next Sunday!
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