February Reads | 2018 | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

A book lover shares her thoughts on the books she finished reading in February, including a Mary Poppins reread and her mixed feelings on a Karen Joy Fowler novel.

Key Insights

• 💁‍♂️ The Mary Poppins book series offers a different portrayal of the beloved character, with Mary being sassier and the relationship with Burt being explored further.
• 🍂 Karen Joy Fowler's novels may have intriguing concepts, but they often fall short of the content creator's expectations.
• 😥 Northanger Abbey, while enjoyable, is not recommended as the starting point for readers new to Jane Austen's work.

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Questions & Answers

Q: How does the book Mary Poppins differ from the Disney film adaptation?

In the book, Mary Poppins is portrayed as sassier and occasionally grumpy compared to her more cheerful personality in the movie. The relationship between Mary Poppins and Burt is also highlighted differently.

Q: What did the content creator not enjoy about The Sweetheart Season by Karen Joy Fowler?

Despite intriguing concepts, the story lacked cohesion and the characters didn't resonate with the content creator. Fowler's writing style didn't connect with her either.

Q: What makes Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen different from her other works?

Northanger Abbey is a satire of Gothic literature with references to other books. While the protagonist, Catherine Morland, is likable, she is considered less dynamic compared to some of Austen's other characters.

Q: What was the purpose of the art history reference book, The Masters of British Painting?

The content creator picked up the book to get a brief overview of different artists' lives and their works. It served as a reference for future reading, helping her decide which artists' full biographies to seek out.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The content creator reread Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers and enjoyed rediscovering the differences between the book and the Disney film adaptation.

• She struggled to choose what to read but finished reading The Sweetheart Season by Karen Joy Fowler, expressing disappointment with the story and characters.

• The content creator also finished reading Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen, finding it an enjoyable read but not one of her favorites. Lastly, she reviewed The Masters of British Painting, an art history reference book.