What about Razumikhin?

Is it too much to say that Book-A-Minute‘s version of Crime and Punishment is thought provoking?

Read it for yourself here.

How would you have written a minute version of C&P?

 

Got a Minute?

We know that not all of you have the time to commit to reading all these novels with us.  Which is what made me so happy when I found a Book-A-Minute Resource.  That’s right – in less than five minutes you can completely catch up with our eight months of reading.  That seems fair.

Okay, first up:  Don Quixote.  Over 900 pages and 100 chapters condensed into roughly 25 words.  Go ahead and click on the title – it will open a seperate tab, so I’ll be right here waiting for you.

Wow.  That was fast.  It only took us three months.  We’re not jealous.  No, not at all.

Sadly, the succinct writers at Book-A-Minute Classics haven’t added Pilgrim’s Progress to their list.  It’s a real shame.  Maybe I’ll work on one for you.  I do seem to be a little hung up on this particular novel as of late.

This rendition of Gulliver’s Travels will leave you feeling a little cheated, I’m afraid.  Much like Jeannette’s Three Quarter Copy this version is completely lacking one of the four parts.  Click away.

You miss those floating Laputians, don’t you?

This version of Pride and Prejudice may be my favorite.  And if you enjoyed P&P don’ t miss the Collected Works of Jane Austen.

Sadly, Oliver Twist is not on the list of Dicken’s works that these judicious authors have refined.  But to get a sense of Dickens’ distinctive style here are renditions of A Christmas Carol, and Great Expectations.

There, now.  You’re all caught up.  Feel free to buzz on over to the complete list and become certifiably well-read.  But do us a favor – keep it to yourself.  We like to do things the hard way.