Post: Honors English II Summer Reading Assignment
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05-28-2010, 11:45 PM
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schaffinosx
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I'm simply looking to get somewhat of a feel for the books I have to read, and want to see if any of you have read them, and what your thoughts on them were. The two books I have to read are as follows:
- The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
- A Separate Peace by John Knowles
05-29-2010, 12:17 AM
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Fionn
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Thanks. I've already found a few things.
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05-29-2010, 02:55 PM
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Caspa
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The Catcher in the Rye is a wonderful book, I'd always heard so much about it, so I decided to give it a read a few years ago. The writing is great, as is the story with some pretty puzzling events, right up to the last page. Salinger is a genius, it's a shame he died 2 days before my birthday, earlier this year.
05-29-2010, 02:59 PM
#15
schaffinosx
To and fro the island.
Originally posted by Caspa
The Catcher in the Rye is a wonderful book, I'd always heard so much about it, so I decided to give it a read a few years ago. The writing is great, as is the story with some pretty puzzling events, right up to the last page. Salinger is a genius, it's a shame he died 2 days before my birthday, earlier this year.
I'm glad to hear it. I'm thinking of reading that book before reading "A Separate Peace", considering all of the positive feedback I'm getting on it.
05-29-2010, 03:01 PM
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Caspa
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Originally posted by SchaffinOSX
I'm glad to hear it. I'm thinking of reading that book before reading "A Separate Peace", considering all of the positive feedback I'm getting on it.
I've never heard of the other title, but I'm sure it's a good read also, just not as well known. I can't imagine them picking a poor book for an Honors assignment.
05-29-2010, 03:05 PM
#18
Vanitas
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Originally posted by SchaffinOSX
So this year, after completely Honors English I, I will be entering Honors English II. Like last year, there is a Summer reading assignment that I will have to complete by the end of the Summer (before the end of the Summer, actually).
I'm simply looking to get somewhat of a feel for the books I have to read, and want to see if any of you have read them, and what your thoughts on them were. The two books I have to read are as follows:
I'm simply looking to get somewhat of a feel for the books I have to read, and want to see if any of you have read them, and what your thoughts on them were. The two books I have to read are as follows:
- The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
- A Separate Peace by John Knowles
I read A Separate Piece for Honors English last summer, great book.
05-29-2010, 03:06 PM
#19
schaffinosx
To and fro the island.
Originally posted by Caspa
I've never heard of the other title, but I'm sure it's a good read also, just not as well known. I can't imagine them picking a poor book for an Honors assignment.
Yeah, based on last year, it seemed they always provided quality reads, and didn't give us something that was utterly boring. That's one of the best things about honors English,
Originally posted by Luke
I read A Separate Peace a couple months ago. I actually quite liked it. I didn't read The Catcher in the Rye, nut I heard it was really good.
That's great! I'm, to some extent, kind of getting excited to read these books considering everyone seems to think they're all good reads.
@ Vanitas: Great to hear.
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