I enjoyed this class for many reasons. I felt as though the "force" reading really paid off. I didn't really feel forced though, to get the books done on time. I enjoyed these books a lot. This class gave me a greater appreciation for fiction novels, and I have started another novel since the last one we read. By far, my favorite was Bastard out of Carolina. I felt as though it was the best read, and that there were so many issues in it that aren't like many other books I read. I am doing my research paper on the author and Bastard. BY reading and learning more and more about Allison, I have gained a more appreciative understanding of her book. By knowing more about Allison, I can analyze the book more, and gain more from it. I have enjoyed this class a lot, thanks for the reads!