Readin' and Dreamin'

It's hard to believe that this book was published in 1796. I can't even imagine how shocking this book was back then, because it certainly shocked me here in 2008. I bought the book because I was interested in reading The Italian by Ann Radcliffe and figured I should read The Monk first. I never expected to like it, but I loved it. I loved all the supernatural aspects of this book; it was something I wasn't expecting. This book can make you feel so many emotions as you read it: anger, sadness, happiness.

There's nothing I love more in a book than a bunch of different characters whose stories intertwine with each other with everything unfolding with each chapter.

I can't say anything else except: give it a read; you may be surprised how much you like it.