The Princes of Ireland

Edward Rutherford has a reputation of writing epic novels. This one is no exception. Since it will take a bit longer to read, I will comment as I go through the book.

A Very Lovely Inheritance

This story, by C. A. Belmond, is a fun read. Penny gets an inheritance from a long lost relative. She goes from one adventure to the next as she tries to sort out the "good" relatives from the "bad". Just an easy fun read. Sit back and relax on a Sunday afternoon.

The Catcher in the Rye

This classic by J.D. Salinger is about a teenager boy going through some very troubling times after the death of his brother. He had been kicked out of one prep school after another. After failing all of his subjects save one at Pencey Prep, he decides to leave school a few days before Christmas break because he isn't ready to face his parents. He goes to New York City and stays in a hotel instead of to his parent's apartment. He goes from bad to worse as he drinks his way through several days. After seeing his little sister, she convinces him to not run away from his problems but to stay and face them.

The Catcher in the Rye was a bit depressing. You could feel the boy's pain. It was difficult to read of his struggles. It was a good book but not neccessarily "enjoyable".