February Reading Ladder

Frankenstein – R.N. Sandberg (a one act play adaptation of the original novel by Mary Shelley)

57 pages

Rating: 5/5

This adaptation of the Gothic novel Frankenstein truly captured the essence of the story. It establishes the relationship between the monster, called the creature in the play, and the protagonist of Victor beautifully. It also has various dream sequences that take place with other members of the cast, allowing the chaos, madness, and passion of Victor’s mind to be personified. Because I am currently acting in the play, I am able to see a depth of the characters in a different way than the book, and I am able to really become connected to the humans on stage.

Gone Girl- Gillian Flynn

92 pages

Rating: 4/5

Thus far, one thing I really appreciate from this novel is the way it is structured. It is told through various perspectives and jumps around in time and location, therefore intriguing the reader and forcing them to put together the pieces for themselves. I usually don’t gravitate towards the mystery and thriller sections of literature, but exploring it with this novel is helping me understand how to hook a reader and how to weave together a story in an unconventional but effective manner.


Pages per week: 38

Pages per day: 5

I am really disappointed with my reading this month, as it has probably been the least I have read this year. Because of the new semester and after school commitments, I haven’t prioritized reading or really made the time for it. In the next month I plan to get my reading back to where it should be and back to what is expected of me as an academic student. I’d like to read some of E.E. Cummings work, as I think his poetry is so different and dream-like. I also want to start working on a Shakespeare play in the next few months because I know that is an area of weakness for me.