Not sure what made me pick up a copy, but it moved up the list because it's a pretty short read. However, as you may or may not know, is is also written in dialect. And it is CHALLENGING. I decided to download the audiobook, which is narrated by Ruby Dee.
However, after listening to a few minutes of it, I decided even just the audiobook by itself wasn't quite working for me. Instead, I've been reading the book along with listening.
I have to tell you, it's an amazing experience. The language is so rich, and Ruby Dee's narration is just fantastic.
Not going to say much about it here, it's a slow process. I'm only on page 30, but I will report back soon. I try to listen to a little every night before I go to bed. Hoping to finish by Thanksgiving!
Jenny
I did read it... in college. So of course I do not remember much about it. Except that it was difficult to read -- both because of the language and because of the story.
ReplyDeleteI have had really good experiences reading + listening to books that are written in dialect. It helps to have the aBook narrator in my head while I am also reading the pBook.