"'Classic.' A book which people praise and don't read."
-Mark Twain
A "classic" novel, often commonly known as "old" stories, are those which have withstood the test of time. If a novel was popular in its' heyday and is still considered a good read in the present, it is considered a classic.
In the forums on online-literature.com, a classic novel is described as having to meet the following criteria:
- Morality: the novel should say something of value.
- Effective language: strong, fresh words that create somewhat of a poem in the writing.
- Truthfulness: does the novel make you believe in your heart what the author is saying? Can you feel the emotions the author is trying to portray, do you care for the characters?
- Universality: the ability of a novel to be enjoyed anywhere in the world, not just in the Western world.
- Timelessness: the novel should withstand the test of time, not wither and grow old.
Grist by Heather Waldorf is a good book, but I do not believe that it will become a classic. The book itself is well-written, but the plot is choppy and it seems to end suddenly, though the ending is drawn-out. Another thing is that this book is rather twisted, and somewhat disturbing, but not in a thrilling and suspenseful kind of way. I don't think that many people would particularily enjoy this book, and for this reason I do not think it will live on.
I really like your blog! The setup is great, and the vibe I get is really good. I escecially like the quote at the top of the post, and the refrence used (online literature website). It makes it logical, and adds to the post. I also really like the bullet points. They are precise and get to the point (no pun intended). To add to the blog, I would probably talk about what classic means to you, and your own examples. I have no questions! When you posted the picture of the novel cover, I could connect to the post, which I like as a reader. Overall, it is a fantastic blog!
ReplyDeleteYou gave good reasons as to why you don't think the book will live on to become a classic but I think it would have been more effective if you had used examples from the story (without giving away anything of course.)
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