The Wars Are Over (9th Entry)

This will be my final blog post on our Canadian novel studies, “The Wars,” by Timothy Findley. Although the novel is relatively short, I am just generally a slow reader. Saying this, I feel as if I am departing an old friend, leaving behind all the experiences I had reading the book. It’s a little too sentimental, but it just happens to be a lazy Saturday, so this is as exciting as it gets for the day. Plus, the slow music of vintage jazz and blues playing in the background makes the mood and atmosphere slightly gloomier. To be honest, I don’t have much to comment on this. I guess farewell, until next time? It’s funny, just as I was about to press the post button, Ella Fitzgerald begins singing, “I’m Getting Sentimental over You.” Haha, I need a hobby. 

Done The Book (8th Entry)

Finally, I have finished my English novel. Overall, Timothy Findley’s novel, “The Wars,” was a decent read. Personally, I found the beginning to be slow, but after getting over that “hump” reading the book became more enjoyable over time. It was as if you read the book with gaining momentum. Anyways, there are many comments I would like to mention. First of all, the book had definitely caught my attention as I had never read a book with so many changes in perspectives. For instance, the transition between Robert, Mrs. Ross and the archivist was the very interesting. I would also like to mention how Timothy Findley created a fictional world based on real events. What I am meaning to say is how he created such vivid and extraordinary details, almost as if pulled out from a social study textbook. To be frank, I would not have found myself interested in this book if it had not been for school. However, school was an initiative that allowed me to really elaborate my thoughts on the book which later led to my enjoyment of it. Similarly, I felt the same way of “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Nevertheless, I would definitely recommend reading this book as it really broadens the opportunity for the reader to infer and relate through its powerful symbolism and vivid description.