Ophelia Joined The Group Maidens Who Don't Float: Classic Lit Signs On To Facebook (2009) - Plot & Excerpts
I first learned about this in a First Reads giveaway, and was intrigued by the title. Who wouldn't be? (Besides, of course, people who don't care for black humor.) I didn't win, alas; and since my library didn't get the book and I wasn't interested enough to buy it, I sort of let it sit on my to-read list for a while. Then, one day, I saw it sitting in the remainder bin at a Borders, and snagged it.Verdict: the introduction is amusing, and the gimmick/premise is promising. The Facebook adaptations have little top notes of black humor, but as a rule they're all right but not grippingly funny. This book was great at first, but it went on too long. Also, while I have read many of the books parodied, some I have not. Most of those jokes went over my head, and I bet this is a common occurance. I still like the idea of this text and think it could be a jumping-off point for student projects. I am also impressed by how well-versed the author is in both classic literature and online formats. One amusing section, for example, is a quiz of whether a situation came from a Shakespearean comedy or Three's Company. This book is precious for those gems, but I wouldn't suggest it for many as a cover-to-cover experience.
What do You think about Ophelia Joined The Group Maidens Who Don't Float: Classic Lit Signs On To Facebook (2009)?
Great to sit and read with your literature loving friends. Wonderfully hilarious.
—avabee
Hilarious. Why didn't I think of writing this?
—Morgo
Really funny and tragic all rolled into one.
—schafifi
