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Inspiration

So, in my reading lately, I decided that I get awful critical when I read.  I think this likely comes as a result of being an English major.  In starting this blog, I've decided that what I want to do is post a critical reading of some popular books, some not so popular books, and classics.  This could very well be one of my more brilliant ideas, or it could be just plain silly.

Before I really cut to the chase, I feel the need to put some disclaimers up.

Disclaimer #1: All observations are based on my interpretations.  They are neither correct nor incorrect.  Such is the nature of literary analysis.  I call it as I see it.  Everyone sees the same text differently, so don't be afraid to disagree.  Friendly disagreement is acceptable.  However in saying this, I must alter a quote by a famous man.  Do not judge me because I read differently than you.

Disclaimer #2:  This will contain spoilers.  I wouldn't advise reading the posts about the books I'm currently plowing through unless a) you have read the book, or b) don't care to know what the ending is.  Otherwise you may find that you have spoiled the ending for yourself.  Don't say I didn't warn you.

Disclaimer #3: I mean no disrespect to the respective authors of books I'm evaluating.  Every author has a different style of writing, and my personal style may not line up with the author who I am reading.  My goal in this is not to tear down other people's writing.  My goal is to help other people read critically and evaluate books, life lessons, morals, or other such items as they see it.  As long as you can support a claim from a text, it's there, whether intended by the author(s) or not.

In addition to posting critical analysis of various books, I may also post various tips for people who are aspiring to be authors.  I'm an aspiring author myself and have been for quite some time.  I've practiced writing a lot over the years, and have learned some things that have become useful to me in all kinds of writing (essays, novels, creative writing projects).  As with all advice, test it out to see if it works for you.  Every person has a different methodology.

At any rate, I believe this finishes up the first bit of this. Enjoy!

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