Well, a few days ago I went through an emergency surgery to have my appendix removed. So, when I got home, I thought I’d be all over my books! I’m stuck in bed for the next few days so… why not read?! Um, actually, I’m in a reading slump?? I CANNOT make myself pick up my book! Before the surgery, I wasn’t in a reading slump, mind you. Has this ever happened to any of you? Not necessarily a medical event, but having something work out so you focus on reading, however, the desire to read disappears? It. Is. So. Frustrating.

I didn't realize this was a religious retelling... now, I feel less like reading it. For contect, I did grow up Catholic, but have since moved on to more Pagan spituality. I've read two of Steinbeck's other books (Of Mice & Men and The Pearl, enjoyed both of them!). How religious is this novel compare to those two? Will I be completely lost without knowing the story being retold? Or, other religious subtext?

I was wondering what everyone thinks about modern references in books like contemporary slang and references to daily items. For example, I personally don't like when books mention an iphone instead of just saying telephone, but at the same time it is important to include contemporary slang and such because otherwise people years from now wouldn't have access to our day to day speach and to me it feels like a somewhat important part of history.

I def think they should be left out of genres such as fantasy and historical fiction but I like seeing it in contemporary fiction. Anyway, this came to mind during my long af commute today and I was wondering where other people stand on the topic.

I was wondering what everyone thinks about modern references in books like contemporary slang and references to daily items. For example, I personally don't like when books mention an iphone instead of just saying telephone, but at the same time it is important to include contemporary slang and such because otherwise people years from now wouldn't have access to our day to day speach and to me it feels like a somewhat important part of history.

I def think they should be left out of genres such as fantasy and historical fiction but I like seeing it in contemporary fiction. Anyway, this came to mind during my long af commute today and I was wondering where other people stand on the topic.

I didn't realize this was a religious retelling... now, I feel less like reading it. For contect, I did grow up Catholic, but have since moved on to more Pagan spituality. I've read two of Steinbeck's other books (Of Mice & Men and The Pearl, enjoyed both of them!). How religious is this novel compare to those two? Will I be completely lost without knowing the story being retold? Or, other religious subtext?