The Roald to Franzen...

Roald Dahl has a way by which he can deliver a story, as a story teller.  I am not surprised to hear he was a decorated RAF pilot.  His stories reflect a very memoir like feel.  His characters continue to additional stories, like Fin and Paddy, and Monkey his CO.

But most importantly, we feel him age as a character, his stories become darker, and more melancholy, as I would imagine the war would have this effect, his stories allowing for a release, maybe.

Today, I began reading Freedom by Jonathan Franzen.  Primarily for two reasons.  I recently found out that Jonathan will be visiting the Seattle Arts and Lecture Series - next Tuesday September 14th, his will open the season.  His release of Freedom is probably one of the most anticipated of the year.

I am dedicated to Roald and will finish the first segment, which includes "Death of an Old Man" and "Madame Rosette".  After which I will give my full attention to Freedom.