Comics In School

I think that there should be comics in school. I have never really read comic books before Persepolis, but I think that it is a really good book so far. I feel that the pictures only enhance the quality of this book, sure there are probably some comic books that the pictures only distract you from the actual reading, but this book does not do that. Even though this book is very different for me, with it being about Iran and from an Iranian point of view, I think it has provided me with insite that I have never really thought about before. For example the scenes about running for shelter from bombs is very unique to this story.

Overall I like this book about a million times more than Catcher in the Rye and I can't wait to finish it. Unfortunately it is a fast read though.

Holden's Experience with Sunny and Maurice

The plot movement in this section of the book is very interesting because it slowly progresses into telling us why Holden is so depressed and that he thinks he just needs to be with someone. When he was offered a prostitute by Maurice in the elevator I thouhgt right away that this was some sort of trap. The Maurice character is just too shady for me. It sort of bothers me how he keeps saying that he is "yellow" in the book. I recall him saying it a couple times when he was talking to the prostitute. I think the reason why Holden chose to take the deal with Maurice is that he wanted just to have someone to talk to. The factual evidence of this is when Sunny gets to his room he isn't interested in doing anything sexual with her, he wants to just talk to her.

One major question I was left with was will he stay at this same hotel or go to a different one? The answer to this of course is that he goes home to talk with his sister, Phoebe. She seems like a very smart kid for her age. The other question that I was left with was why did he open the door right away and not have any locks on it or look the hole in the door to see who was outside.

I question Holden's thinking a lot. He definitely seems like not the sharpest tool in the shed to me. Maybe he will change his ways later in the book, but I wouldn't count on it.

Dear Haters

I would just like to thank all those haters out there, they really motivate me to do better in life. Especially Rico. I honestly don't remember what it was like to have a good conversation with that guy. It was funny and all when he made that joke about Quaz but this guy just doesn't understand when to stop. All I gotta say to all those haters out there is don't hate appreciate.

Thanks much haters,

Yours truely,

Derek

Catcher in the Rye Week 1

I'm kind of wondering so many people have like turned to serial killers after reading this book. From what i can tell it isn't that bad of a book so far. I agree with Mr. Kunkle that it is a little hard to like this Holden guy but I think he has an inside view on life that most people don't have. I like how this book is a fairly easy read because of all the dialog. One character I haven't been able to get a read on yet is Holden's roommate. I'm not sure if he is a good guy that I can like or if he is a creep that is full of himself. There has to be a reason that Ackley doesnt' like him. Please leave your comments on Holden's roommate for me.

Introduction and Favorite book

My name is Derek, and my favoirite books that I have read were the first two Harry Potter books. Those are the only first two that I have read. I don't really read books much, I read newspaper articles more.