I enjoyed reading Alice Munro’s How I Met My Husband. I liked how she portrayed the characters in the story, even the annoying, nosy Loretta Bird. It was easy to get into the story and follow Edie’s memories. I felt sympathetic towards Edie, up until she comes to the conclusion about the letter. I don’t think you can blame her for what happens. She’s young and mostly naïve, which gets her into even worse trouble back at the house when Alice finds out. She’s asked if they were intimate, and Edie answers yes, thinking it just means kissing. Edie does come out of the situation for the better, though. Although at first she waits for the letter, she doesn't wait forever, and she meets her husband because of it.
I would probably recommend this to someone to read, and I wouldn’t mind reading other stories by Alice Munro.
Sonny’s Blues, on the other hand, I had trouble getting into. I am not quite sure why, but it took me a bit. At first I didn’t like it, and put the book down for a few days, then came back to it and started over. In the end I did enjoy it, especially the last part (from where Sonny and his brother are in the apartment, to the end). I would try reading something else by James Baldwin.
Sonny’s Blues, on the other hand, I had trouble getting into. I am not quite sure why, but it took me a bit. At first I didn’t like it, and put the book down for a few days, then came back to it and started over. In the end I did enjoy it, especially the last part (from where Sonny and his brother are in the apartment, to the end). I would try reading something else by James Baldwin.
Submitted by Jessica Rais
I enjoyed both of the short stories, but for very different reasons,It was nice to see a love story unfold, especially when I didn't expect it. The mail man was def a surprise. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd for Sonny's Blue's I had the feeling that I needed to see if they could break through one another. Drug addiction is not just a bodily addiction is corrupts your whole life, your body your mind and spirit. many people who become defined by their drug use never break free, It was nice to see Sonny break his chains and work towards a better life.