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I Capture the Castle
343 pages, 1999
fiction
1382 booksI Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith is a beloved 20th Century novel that's still winning hearts! The book tells the story of 17-year-old Cassandra and her family, who live in not-so-genteel poverty in a ramshackle old English castle.
Here she strives, over six turbulent months, to hone her writing skills. She fills three notebooks with sharply funny yet poignant entries. Her journals candidly chronicle the great changes that take place within the walls of the castle, and her own first descent into love. By the time she pens her final entry, she has captured the reader's heart in one of literature's most enchanting entertainments. "This book has one of the most charismatic narrators I've ever met," says J. K. Rowling about I Capture the Castle .
In I Capture the Castle, Dodie Smith uses the first-person narrative to show how perspective shapes our understanding of the world. The story is told through the eyes of Cassandra, a 17-year-old girl, which gives us a unique and intimate look into her thoughts and feelings. It's a reminder that everyone has their own story to tell, and it's worth taking the time to listen and understand.
One of the key themes in the book is the importance of family. Despite their eccentricities and financial struggles, the Mortmain family stick together and support each other. This book will make you appreciate your own family, with all its quirks and imperfections.
Dodie Smith beautifully captures the struggles and confusion of growing up. Cassandra's journey from adolescence to adulthood is filled with self-discovery, love, and heartbreak. It's a reminder that growing up isn't easy, but it's a journey we all have to take.
I Capture the Castle is set in a dilapidated castle in the English countryside. Despite their poverty, the Mortmain family find beauty in their simple, rustic life. This book will make you see the beauty in simplicity and appreciate the little things in life.
Cassandra uses her journal to express her thoughts and feelings, and through her writing, we get a deep insight into her character. This book will inspire you to start writing your own thoughts and feelings, and discover the therapeutic power of writing.
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I Capture the Castle is a book that I have read countless times. It is a novel that I would be proud to have written.
J.K. Rowling - Harry Potter seriesI Capture the Castle is a timeless masterpiece, a book that will always be relevant.
Julian Barnes - English writerI Capture the Castle is a book that has influenced my writing style and my perspective on life.
Zadie Smith - Contemporary novelist
