#mylitlist

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Robert Louis Stevenson. 4.6/10. The plot was structurally wonky. Honestly, who’s story is this? The end chapters really had me lifting a quizzical eyebrow. For a representation of good and evil, Jekyll was by no means “good”, just obsessed. In modern times, Mr Hyde would also be considered rather tame for an “evil” character, but that might just be how openly we talk about wrong-doings in present times. The novel gets points for becoming a common-knowledge concept since 1886 though. A huge bravo on that account.

Catcher In The Rye - J.D. Salinger. 7.6/10. I found this writing style so beautiful. I wish Holden's character could've matched this, but save for a few life philosophies and his love for Phoebe, he was just plain unlikable. Being troubled isn't a good enough excuse to act out in my opinion. It is a nice take on how some people experience grief though, I do get that and can appreciate the truth in that.