My mother decided to hold hostage at her house my comfort books until I had read 50 pages of "All Creatures Great and Small" by James Herriot. She gave it to me a while ago saying it was a light read but a very good one; very well written. I'm on chapter 3. Not 50 pages in, but I managed to get my books back anyway. :)
Also in my purse is the newly acquired "Breakfast of Champions" by Kurt Vonnegut. So far Vonnegut seems at his quirkiest. It's also illustrated by the author. Fun times! I was craving a Vonnegut, so I'm a happy camper.
I think these will be good books to read together. Vonnegut uses a snarky tone and tells lots of jokes to disguise an often broken heart, whereas I feel like Herriot is more honest. I like both styles! As long as the "honest" writer doesn't have a crummy writing style. Like every book written with a teenage audience in mind. Blegh. Herriot seems to be a gifted writer so far. He's also highly relatable as a character. And how is auto-correct telling me "relatable" isn't a word? It's in the dictionary!
Now to decide which comfort book to read at the same time... What's wrong with me?? :D
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