Do you have any New Year's Blogging Resolutions?
Not particularly. Just to keep putting out regular content as usual and to continue my participation in these hops. I could say 'try to comment more on others' blog posts', but I know from previous years that's a losing battle. I simply lack the time to leisurely read a lot of other blogs alongside maintaining my own and all my other hobbies and chores. *sigh*
Opening sentence:
From the time I was a boy the reckless streak that runs in my family has brought me nothing but trouble.
From page 56:
Now that I thought about it, though, I realized that most people actually encourage you to turn bad.
Botchan
Natsume Souseki
Botchan is a modern young man from the Tokyo metropolis, sent to the ultra-traditional Matsuyama district as a Maths teacher after his the death of his parents. Cynical, rebellious and immature, Botchan finds himself facing several tests, from the pupils - prone to playing tricks on their new, naïve teacher; the staff - vain, immoral, and in danger of becoming a bad influence on Botchan; and from his own as-yet-unformed nature, as he finds his place in the world. One of the most popular novels in Japan where it is considered a classic of adolescence, as seminal as The Catcher in the Rye, Botchan is as funny, poignant and memorable as it was when first published, over 100 years ago.
I've never heard of this novel before. When is it set? My Friday Quotes
ReplyDeleteIt takes place in the 1890s. So, following the Meiji Restoration.
DeleteWhat an interesting premise! Great cover, too. Here's mine: “NORMAL PEOPLE”
ReplyDeleteIt's been fun so far. I didn't get much reading time yesterday, but I will finish it tonight, as it's only 140 pages.
DeleteI can relate to both of those snippets. ;-)
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend!!!
:) Thanks for the visit, Freda. Same to you.
DeleteI've actually never heard of Botchan, which is interesting. I like the first line and the realization in the 56 snippet. Sounds like it'd be a read that makes you think!
ReplyDeleteHere's my Friday post.
It's a fun piece. I only came across it because of the Bungo Stray Dogs manga/anime. All the characters in that series are based on famous authors (both Japanese and Western), so I've discovered several Japanese authors whose works I am now trying.
DeleteThose snippets have me intrigued. Thanks for sharing! Happy reading! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Ashley.
DeleteOh my gosh, finding time to blog hop has been a major struggle for me! Wishing you a lovely 2020!
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Thanks for stopping by. Glad to see you back. I know! There's always so much to do, it's sometimes a struggle to fit everything in.
DeleteI haven't read this one, but I did enjoy his Kokoro. :)
ReplyDeleteI have Kokoro here to read during the next few months. I am looking forward to it. :)
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