uin, the Mysterious Mr.
Or anything by Agatha Christie. My grandmother had a lot of her books and I would reread them every summer. Except for, maybe, the culprits in The Hallowe'en Party and And Then There Were None/Ten Little Indians, I always tend to forget who the murderer is.
Is it just me? I can't tell if it's because I read too quickly, or because I don't take notes (I tend to remember things better if I've written them down).
Instead of the culprit, I easily recall the more emotional matters - who was in love with whom, who felt slighted by a former ally.
And, of course, the fun details, like Miss Marple's knitting, and Poirot teasing Captain Hastings.
Which parts of your favourite books do you remember best?
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Ha! I resemble that post. I don't always remember either and that's why I reread, reread... ; )
No it's not you, her plotting leaves a lot to be desired :0)
I remember how I felt reading certain passages, whether or not I was able to remember the major plots.
I remember a lot of things because of what I was thinking at the time.
That's exactly the stuff I remember in books! Also, a setting, a garden, a chair, a fireplace, a kitchen.
I remember the 'feeling' of the book more than anything. Certain turns of phrase will strike me as perfect within a scene - you know, when the hero/heroine/whomever utters the perfect answer/reply/witty retort/confession of love and those stick with me, too.
And yes, oh yes...I remember who was in love with whom...whose heart was broken, and whether I got my happy ending or not.
Hi Deniz .. I've just taken a lot of Penguins (like that - and including Agatha Christie's) .. to the local Hospice shop ... I remember reading lots of 'who's done it' as a kid - and re read them .. good stories with interesting outcomes.
If I want to remember something I really need to write it down .. so I don't just read and remember - yes I'll remember bits ..but note taking is an essential ..
Cheers Hilary
It's fun to hear what everyone else remembers/reacts to.
I agree, Nadja, I always remember the feeling of a book.
I've got a post about Dover Castle coming soon, Hilary!
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