I agree..I’m reading it now and keep thinking that there should be an abridged edition. I’d like my oldest kid to read it but know he wouldn’t be able to get through this. Cut out half of the philosophic dialog..it gets repetitive.
I’d like to see a good writer come out with a modern version..with all the modern aspects that we have to deal with now.
There is a difference between a good message and a good story.
I’m reading it now and keep thinking that there should be an abridged edition. I’d like my oldest kid to read it but know he wouldn’t be able to get through this. Cut out half of the philosophic dialog..it gets repetitive.”
Don’t say how old ‘your kid’ is.
If ‘kid’ is above the age of 18, it is a shame that you have no confidence that they will finish the book. A product of the ‘education system’, I guess.
If the kid is under 18- save a copy for them to read when age appropriate.
I don’t agree that the book should be abridged. It needs the length it has, IMO, and I have read it 7 times. Mostly to give me a pick-me-up when things like the Nobama election results hammer at me.
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