First chapter is finished and I am still undecided on how I like this book.
First of all, I'm not a huge fan of books with only a few long chapters. I'd much rather have a tonne of short chapters so that I can read a little bit here and there. Kinda of a weird thing about me but its just the way it is. Deal with it. (Or I will).
I find that its a lot easier to read than Wuthering Heights however I am enjoying the story less. It seems to be based on religion and politics in Ireland in the 1900s. The characters in the book are so intense on their beliefs that I couldn't help but think that there were actually other underlying issues. But as far as I can tell, this is what they are most passionate about. It reminds me a bit of my Pa going nuts and screaming over family dinners about hockey.
I do like Stephen but I feel so sorry for him most of the time. He seems like such a misunderstood, introverted, and dumbstruck boy. I am rooting for him and am hoping that grows into a much stronger and aware man who knows himself much more than he does now.
Back to reading!
I'm hoping that in the next few chapters a love story evolves because once those reveal themselves I can get pretty hooked on a book.
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