Which book are you?

[emily655321]

Not a quiz about books -- a quiz to see which book you "are." I thought it appropriate. :D

http://bluepyramid.org/ia/bquiz.htm

BTW, apparently I'm either Les Mis or Ulysses. (Ess-ssssssss... hehehe)

Les Miserables
by Victor Hugo
One of the best known people in your community, you have become something of a phenomenon. People have sung about you, danced in your honor, created all manner of art in your name. And yet your story is one of failure and despair, with a few brief exceptions. A hopeless romantic, you'll never stop hoping that more good will come from your failings than is ever possible. Beware detectives and prison guards bearing vendettas.

Ulysses
by James Joyce
Most people are convinced that you don't make any sense, but compared to what else you could say, what you're saying now makes tons of sense. What people do understand about you is your vulgarity, which has convinced people that you are at once brilliant and repugnant. Meanwhile you are content to wander around aimlessly, taking in the sights and sounds of the city. What you see is vast, almost limitless, and brings you additional fame. When no one is looking, you dream of being a Greek folk hero.

[simon]

You're Animal Farm!
by George Orwell
You are living proof that power corrupts and whoever leads you will become just as bad as the past leaders. You're quite conflicted about this emotionally and waver from hopelessly idealistic to tragically jaded. Ultimately, you know you can't trust pigs. Your best moments are when you're down on all fours.

I'm not too sure about the emotional wavering, I am steady as my heart of stone.

[emily655321]

*points and laughs* Simon's best moments are when she's down on all fours! :D :D

Sorry. :D Ai yai yai... *wipes away a tear of mirth* :p :D

[simon]

Ocassionaly I snort when I laugh too.

[emily655321]

My laugh goes from stifled snort--> chuckle in my throat--> neighing horse--> shrieking--> braying donkey. It's ever so dorky. :p

[ajoe]

You're Mother Night!
by Kurt Vonnegut
Nobody knows what to believe about you, and you know least of all. You spent most of your time convinced that the ends justify the means, but your means were, well, downright mean! And the end is nigh. Meanwhile all you want is to travel back in time, if not to change, then to just delight in the way it used to be. You are who you pretend to be. Oh yes, you're the great pretender.

Haven't read the book yet, so can't argue.
edit: When I actually read the result, I'm amazed at how accurate it is! Except for the part when it says my means are mean. I'm not mean. :o

[WX6[ck]]

You're The Handmaid's Tale!
by Margaret Atwood
An outraged feminist, you have been oppressed and even silenced in your life, fueling your fury against the society as it stands. Your role has been strictly defined by society and you are almost certainly unsatisfied with it. You have some vague idea of how this has come to be, but insufficient power to stop it, let alone reverse the trend. And somehow you blame yourself for everything because people ask you to. Beware people renaming your nation a Republic.

eh?

[amuse]

You're Watership Down!
by Richard Adams
Though many think of you as a bit young, even childish, you're actually incredibly deep and complex. You show people the need to rethink their assumptions, and confront them on everything from how they think to where they build their houses. You might be one of the greatest people of all time. You'd be recognized as such if you weren't always talking about talking rabbits.


:) must read the book - didn't as a child. think will stroll over to the bookstore now...

[verybaddmom]

OMG:
You're Lolita!
by Vladimir Nabokov
Considered by most to be depraved and immoral, you are obsessed with sex. What really tantalizes you is that which deviates from societal standards in every way, though you admit that this probably isn't the best and you're not sure what causes this desire. Nonetheless, you've done some pretty nefarious things in your life, and probably gotten caught for them. The names have been changed, but the problems are real. Please stay away from children.

I have to go seek help now. and read this book.

[papayahed]

One Hundred Years of Solitude
by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Lonely and struggling, you've been around for a very long time.
Conflict has filled most of your life and torn apart nearly everyone you know. Yet there
is something majestic and even epic about your presence in the world. You love life all
the more for having seen its decimation. After all, it takes a village.:(

[emily655321]

Az, that description is uncanny! And VB, the sex fiend. :D ;)

I added the descriptions to my post. One of the questions I just couldn't choose between, so I went back and chose that instead, which is why there are two.

[Koa]

You're Roots!
by Alex Haley
While almost everyone agrees that you're brilliant, no one knows quite how to categorize you. Some say that you're a person with an amazing family tree. Some say that you're just a darn good storyteller. Others say that you're both and don't much care where to draw the line. What is known is that your people have been through a great number of trials and that you are where you are because of hard work. You have nothing to lose but your chains.


...ok...

[Lolita]

You're Invisible Man!
by Ralph Ellison
Most of your life, people have either ignored you or told you that you were wrong. You've been duped, mistreated, misled, and neglected. Maybe it was because of your race, or some other uniqueness that people were quick to condemn, but now you just want to crawl into a hole and disappear. After all, nobody knows your name. But you just might speak for everyone.

[Koa]

how many books do they have? usually in tests there are like 4 or 5 possible results, here they seem to be endless! :eek:

[ajoe]

~ off-topic ~
Is Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison really more popular than Invisible Man by H.G. Wells?

[GapingStarling]

You're Compassion Fatigue!
by Susan Moeller
You used to care, but now it's just getting too difficult. You cared about the plight of people in lands near and far, but now the media has bombarded you with images of suffering to the point that you just don't have the energy to go on. You've become cold and heartless, as though you'd lived in New York City for a year or so. But you stand as a serious example to all others that they should turn off their TV sets and start caring again.


Cold and heartless? Ow!!

[amuse]

Originally posted by ajoe
~ off-topic ~
Is Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison really more popular than Invisible Man by H.G. Wells?
i read it in my teens, and was in my twenties before i heard people discussing it. i guess nobody at my high school or in my small town (100,000) people took much note of it. maybe it was demographics. since then, i hear it mentioned a lot. we had both books on the shelf growing up.
my point being, maybe they're both popular, but in different circles? :)
that said, i suppose i should read wells...

[emily655321]

*hums* here we go gathering nuts in May, nuts in May, nuts in May...

[kilted exile]

apparently I'm animal farm.

[simon]

Hey finally a repetition, welcome to the land of all fours.

[dhm]

I was watership down as wel which was nice since I'd loved it as a child.

My scientific mind is busy thinking about the number of questions and possible combinations or responses to determine whether the books are randomly generated. What does that say?

[evulik]

did somebody mention this one?

You're The Guns of August!
by Barbara Tuchman
Though you're interested in war, what you really want to know is what causes war. You're out to expose imperialism, militarism, and nationalism for what they really are. Nevertheless, you're always living in the past and have a hard time dealing with what's going on today. You're also far more focused on Europe than anywhere else in the world. A fitting motto for you might be "Guns do kill, but so can diplomats."

good, actually quite right about me... although I would modificate that motto, "words kill for sure, while you can hide before guns..." :banana:

I like these new smilies :smash:

[CBW]

You're Catch-22!
by Joseph Heller
Incredibly witty and funny, you have a taste for irony in all that you see. It seems that life has put you in perpetually untenable situations, and your sense of humor is all that gets you through them. These experiences have also made you an ardent pacifist, though you present your message with tongue sewn into cheek. You could coin a phrase that replaces the word "paradox" for millions of people.

[evulik]

I wish I was Catch-22! like it more... :rage:

[CBW]

My husband just took the quiz and he got Catch 22, also.

Is that odd?

[evulik]

I think it's ok... I have just read that when two people are together and love each other their bodies and mind actually gets on the same tune (well not completely) and somehow they are more alike... people influence each other even without knowing it...

[faith]

<p><img src="http://bluepyramid.org/ia/imre.jpg"><br>
<font face="Georgia, Georgia Ref, Book Antiqua, Garamond" size="5">
You're <i>Invisible Man</i>!<br>
<font size="4">by Ralph Ellison</font><br>
<i><font size="3">Most of your life, people have either ignored you or told you that you
were wrong. You've been duped, mistreated, misled, and neglected. Maybe it was because
of your race, or some other uniqueness that people were quick to condemn, but now you
just want to crawl into a hole and disappear. After all, nobody knows your name. But
you just might speak for everyone.</font><br>
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman"></i>
Take the <a href="http://bluepyramid.org/ia/bquiz.htm">Book Quiz</a>
at the <a href="http://bluepyramid.org">Blue Pyramid</a>.</font></font></p>

Never head of that book. Should I Read it? Hmm... The quiz sertainly had too few questiosn to meen anything.

[amuse]

good book, worth the read.

[mono]

Another forum member, Psyche, discovered this site, and shared it with me, so I thought to pass it forward for others' enjoyment.
My characterization: Pale Fire by Vladimir Nabokov.
http://bluepyramid.org/ia/bquiz.htm

[Jay]

You're Watership Down!
by Richard Adams
Though many think of you as a bit young, even childish, you're actually incredibly deep and complex. You show people the need to rethink their assumptions, and confront them on everything from how they think to where they build their houses. You might be one of the greatest people of all time. You'd be recognized as such if you weren't always talking about talking rabbits.

mono, want to share all the thing it said for you? :) nosy thing :angel:

[subterranean]

God Damn'it....I'm a Catch 22..:D :D :D :D
Incredibly witty and funny, you have a taste for irony in all that you see. It seems that life has put you in perpetually untenable situations, and your sense of humor is all that gets you through them. These experiences have also made you an ardent pacifist, though you present your message with tongue sewn into cheek. You could coin a phrase that replaces the word "paradox" for millions of people.


One of my all time fav books is indeed represent me. Oh I feel like I'm about to cry..

[papayahed]

You're One Hundred Years of Solitude!
by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Lonely and struggling, you've been around for a very long time. Conflict has filled most of your life and torn apart nearly everyone you know. Yet there is something majestic and even epic about your presence in the world. You love life all the more for having seen its decimation. After all, it takes a village.

hmmm...probably because I picked hot over cold climate...

[mono]

mono, want to share all the thing it said for you? :) nosy thing :angel:

Sorry, he-he, I forgot. My interpretation, however, seems only partially true.

Pale Fire by Vladimir Nabokov
"You're really into poetry and the interpretation thereof. Along the road of life, you have had several identity crises which make it very unclear who you are, let alone how to interpret poetry. You probably came from a foreign country, but then again you seem foreign to everyone in ways unrelated to immigration. Most people think you're quite funny, but maybe you're just sick. Talking to you ends up being much like playing a round of the popular board game Clue."

[Isagel]

Ooops.... I´m in trouble.


You're Mrs. Dalloway!
by Virginia Woolf
Your life seems utterly bland and normal to the casual observer, but inside you are churning with a million tensions and worries. The company you surround yourself with may be shallow, but their effects upon your reality are tremendously deep. To stay above water, you must try to act like nothing's wrong, but you know that the truth is catching up with you. You're not crazy, you're just a little unwell. But no doctor can help you now.

[jessw]

im.....
You're Pale Fire!
by Vladimir Nabokov
You're really into poetry and the interpretation thereof. Along the road of life, you have had several identity crises which make it very unclear who you are, let alone how to interpret poetry. You probably came from a foreign country, but then again you seem foreign to everyone in ways unrelated to immigration. Most people think you're quite funny, but maybe you're just sick. Talking to you ends up being much like playing a round of the popular board game Clue.

[Jay]

LOL, Isagel, MRS DALLOWAY??? hehehe, then I'm writing an essay about you, lol

'You're not crazy, you're just a little unwell'... is that some kind of a phrase or was it Matchbox 20 reference? lol

I would be laughing my butt off if it said Scher was Mrs Dalloway, hehehe

[Psyche]

Heh...pick a word, I have them all...

You're The Dictionary by Merriam-Webster. You're one of those know-it-all types, with an amazing amount of knowledge at your command. People really enjoy spending time with you in very short spurts, but hanging out with you for a long time tends to bore them. When folks really need an authority to refer to, however, you're the one they seek. You're an
exceptional speller and very well organized.

[Scheherazade]

LOL, Isagel, MRS DALLOWAY??? hehehe, then I'm writing an essay about you, lol

'You're not crazy, you're just a little unwell'... is that some kind of a phrase or was it Matchbox 20 reference? lol

I would be laughing my butt off if it said Scher was Mrs Dalloway, hehehe

You would be the only one laughing for sure! :p

[Jay]

So? I have a twisted sense of humour, bite me :D

[Scheherazade]

*takes a huge chunk out*
I think I need ketchup with this! :D

[Jay]

Ewwwww, just... ewwwww, hehehe. Me? With ketchup? Ewwwwww!!!!! :goof:

[Scheherazade]

I dont think I can handle it without ketchup! ;)

[Jay]

Well, it's fine as long as you're not having ME with ketchup for dinner :p. Would maybe recommend a salad? :D

[Scheherazade]

Then don't go around saying 'bite me' ;)

I am having a salad now! :D

[Isagel]

LOL, Isagel, MRS DALLOWAY??? hehehe, then I'm writing an essay about you, lol


Do you give me good reviews?

At least I´m not the only one a little unwell. Jessw and Mono are labelled sick. So I´m in good company. And it could be worse. We could be "The Naked lunch". Or we could be the book my friends gave me for Christmas. It is a book from the forties called "How the man wishes a woman to be - a handbook for future wifes". I put it in the horror section of my bookshelf. Next to the veganfood book telling me how to make nutrious drinks from the water you boil potatoes in. So we are not so bad. That is a cause for celebration.

I think I´ll by the flowers myself.

Catch 22 seems like a good choice for Subt. Somehow I think the style of the book is very fitting.

[Jay]

hehe, as far you're getting kind of good reviews ;). You're a tad crazy, you know :p. So I think I'll get the flowers for you, you can just go up into your attic and dream about Sally :angel: :D:D:D

[mono]

Jessw and Mono are labelled sick. So I´m in good company.

Strange how I received that label, as I found no connection between some of the questions and the quiz's conclusion with such a characteristic. Most of the generalized predictions of the quiz seemed, at least, somewhat fitting, and some people have mentioned me having a rather dark sense of humor, but never "sick;" I laughed while reading the result. But, oh well, no worries.

[Jay]

It can't be taken at face value anyway, it's just for fun :)

[Isagel]

But Sally is kind of cute...

[Taliesin]

You're The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe!
by C.S. Lewis
You were just looking for some decent clothes when everything changed quite dramatically. For the better or for the worse, it is still hard to tell. Now it seems like winter will never end and you feel cursed. Soon there will be an epic struggle between two forces in your life and you are very concerned about a betrayal that could turn the balance. If this makes it sound like you're re-enacting Christian theological events, that may or may not be coincidence. When in doubt, put your trust in zoo animals.

[Scheherazade]

http://bluepyramid.org/ia/tsatfwf.jpg

You're The Sound and the Fury! by William Faulkner

Strong-willed but deeply confused, you are trying to come to grips with a major crisis in your life. You can see many different perspectives on the issue, but you're mostly overwhelmed with despair at what you've lost. People often have a hard time understanding you, but they have some vague sense that you must be brilliant anyway. Ultimately, you signify nothing.

[Whifflingpin]

"You're Siddhartha!
by Hermann Hesse
You simply don't know what to believe, but you're willing to try anything once. Western values, Eastern values, hedonism and minimalism, you've spent some time in every camp. But you still don't have any idea what camp you belong in. This makes you an individualist of the highest order, but also really lonely. It's time to chill out under a tree. And realize that at least you believe in ferries."

Well, the last line is true, at any rate - I have never been to France without one.

.

[beer good]

You're Ulysses!
by James Joyce
Most people are convinced that you don't make any sense, but compared to what else you could say, what you're saying now makes tons of sense. What people do understand about you is your vulgarity, which has convinced people that you are at once brilliant and repugnant. Meanwhile you are content to wander around aimlessly, taking in the sights and sounds of the city. What you see is vast, almost limitless, and brings you additional fame. When no one is looking, you dream of being a Greek folk hero.
OK, that's scary.

[Pendragon]

http://www.sc.edu/library/spcoll/amlit/trimalchio/gg1a.jpg

You're The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Having grown up in immense wealth and privilege, the world is truly at
your doorstep. Instead of reveling in this life of luxury, however, you spend most of
your time mooning over a failed romance. The object of your affection is all but
worthless--a frivolous liar--but it matters not to you. You can paint any image of the
past you want and make it seem real. If you were a color of fishing boat light, you
would be green.

[Themis]

You're Anne of Green Gables!
by L.M. Montgomery
Bright, chipper, vivid, but with the emotional fortitude of cottage cheese, you make quite an impression on everyone you meet. You're impulsive, rash, honest, and probably don't have a great relationship with your parents. People hurt your feelings constantly, but your brazen honestly doesn't exactly treat others with kid gloves. Ultimately, though, you win the hearts and minds of everyone that matters. You spell your name with an E and you want everyone to know about it

Well ... uhm .... not sure that's true.
Got a great relationship with my parents but I do happen to spell my name with an E. It would be really awkward to pronounce it otherwise. :D

[Kaltrina]

http://www.dale-robots.com/asimov-01.jpg
You're I, Robot!
by Isaac Asimov
While you have established a code of conduct for many generations to follow, your demeanor is rather cold and calculating. Brought up to serve humans, you have promised never to harm them, to follow orders, and to protect yourself. Living up to this code has proved challenging and sometimes even drives you mad. If you were a type of paper, you would be pulp.

[Virgil]

You're The Poisonwood Bible!
by Barbara Kingsolver
Deeply rooted in a religious background, you have since become both isolated and schizophrenic. You were naively sure that your actions would help people, but of course they were resistant to your message and ultimately disaster ensued. Since you can see so many sides of the same issue, you are both wise beyond your years and tied to worthless perspectives. If you were a type of waffle, it would be Belgian.
http://images.barnesandnoble.com/images/7210000/7210180.jpg

Interesting. I've never read it.

[adilyoussef]

You're Ulysses!
by James Joyce
Most people are convinced that you don't make any sense, but compared to what else you could say, what you're saying now makes tons of sense. What people do understand about you is your vulgarity, which has convinced people that you are at once brilliant and repugnant. Meanwhile you are content to wander around aimlessly, taking in the sights and sounds of the city. What you see is vast, almost limitless, and brings you additional fame. When no one is looking, you dream of being a Greek folk hero.

[Pensive]

You're Les Miserables!
by Victor Hugo

One of the best known people in your community, you have become something of a phenomenon. People have sung about you, danced in your honor, created all manner of art in your name. And yet your story is one of failure and despair, with a few brief exceptions. A hopeless romantic, you'll never stop hoping that more good will come from your failings than is ever possible. Beware detectives and prison guards bearing vendettas.

[Weeping Willow]

http://bluepyramid.org/ia/shh.jpg

You're Siddhartha! by Hermann Hesse

You simply don't know what to believe, but you're willing to try anything once. Western values, Eastern values, hedonism and minimalism, you've spent some time in every camp. But you still don't have any idea what camp you belong in. This makes you an individualist of the highest order, but also really lonely. It's time to chill out under a tree. And realize that at least you believe in ferries.

Creapy.. it's kind of true... though i don't know the book :eek2:

[rachel]

You are the brothers Karamazoff
You are struggling each in your own way to make sense of your world. Your start was atrocious, your father is part mad man, part mercenary, anything for a buck. He loves the sound of his own voice, but cared nothing for the sounds of your crying as infants and children.
His servant though was another matter. But for him how could you have even gotten to be the neurotic young men you became , well all but the youngest, or was he? :confused:

[kilted exile]

http://bluepyramid.org/ia/dfh.jpg

You're Dune!
by Frank Herbert
You have control over a great wealth of resources, but no one wants to let you have them. You've decided to try to defend yourself, but it may take eons before you really get back what you feel you deserve. Meanwhile you have a cult-like following of minions waiting for your life to progress. This would all be even more exciting if you could just get the sand out of your eyes.

[Riesa]

http://bluepyramid.org/ia/cckv.jpg



You're Cat's Cradle!
by Kurt Vonnegut
You believe quite firmly that free will deserted you long ago and far away. As a result, it's hard to take responsibility for anything. Even though you show great potential as a leader of a small 3rd world country, the choices are all made ahead of time. You're rather fond of games involving string. Your fear of nuclear weaponry is trumped only by your fear of ice.

[cruciverbalist]

You're The Things They Carried!
by Tim O'Brien
Harsh and bitter, you tell it like it is. This usually comes in short, dramatic spurts of spilling your guts in various ways. You carry a heavy load, and this has weighed you down with all the horrors that humanity has to offer. Having seen and done a great deal that you aren't proud of, you have no choice but to walk forward, trudging slowly through ongoing mud. In the next life, you will come back as a water buffalo.

Not a very flattering portrait of my personality!!! Oh well, atleast I'll be prepared to deal with "the horrors of humanity" and the "trudging through ongoing mud" when I'm reincarnated as a water-buffalo!! ;)

[ElizabethSewall]

You're Watership Down!
by Richard Adams

Though many think of you as a bit young, even childish, you're actually incredibly deep and complex. You show people the need to rethink their assumptions, and confront them on everything from how they think to where they build their houses. You might be one of the greatest people of all time. You'd be recognized as such if you weren't always talking about talking rabbits.

[chmpman]

You're Alice's Adventures in Wonderland!
by Lewis Carroll
After stumbling down the wrong turn in life, you've had your mind opened to a number of strange and curious things. As life grows curiouser and curiouser, you have to ask yourself what's real and what's the picture of illusion. Little is coming to your aid in discerning fantasy from fact, but the line between them is so blurry that it's starting not to matter. Be careful around rabbit holes and those who smile to much, and just avoid hat shops altogether.

[emily655321]

You're Watership Down!
by Richard Adams
Though many think of you as a bit young, even childish, you're actually incredibly deep and complex. You show people the need to rethink their assumptions, and confront them on everything from how they think to where they build their houses. You might be one of the greatest people of all time. You'd be recognized as such if you weren't always talking about talking rabbits.Yay! I'm one of the greatest people of all time. (Yay, talking rabbits.)

I know I've taken this quiz before, on LitNet, and gotten the same answer. I guess that means it's accurate.

[SleepyWitch]

great, I'm Watership Down and i haven't even read the book.
what is it about?

[emily655321]

It's about... rabbits. Who can't count above four. And then there's a flood.

It's sort of an allegorical examination of human society, religion, law, etc. Very, very good.

[SleepyWitch]

hum, I'm not sure I like "allegorical examinations of human society".. I don't know what makes them more annoying: the vulgarity of their obviousness or the smugness of the narrator/author who most of the time could use a little examination himself :lol: wuahahaha, sorry, I'm sure it's a good book and I will read it some day :)

nevertheless, I'll take the test again to see if i can be a book I've at least heard of...

edit: shoot, this time round I'm "The guns of August"

http://bluepyramid.org/ia/august.htm?


hurumpf, ok, i was exaggerating, at least I knew the title of Watership Down, but this one I've really never heard of ... the first half of the description sounds nice though... although I can't figure out why it says "more focused on Europe than anywhere else" when I clicked my focus is on the whole world rather than on America....??? is this some kind of American logic?
grumblegrumblegrumblesillyquiz :lol:

[Scheherazade]

I know I've taken this quiz before, on LitNet, and gotten the same answer. I guess that means it's accurate.Hi Emily, I stumbled upon the thread you had started earlier with the same quiz and merged the two threads :) It seems like a number of books represent you! ;)
BTW, apparently I'm either Les Mis or Ulysses. (Ess-ssssssss... hehehe)

Les Miserables
by Victor Hugo
One of the best known people in your community, you have become something of a phenomenon. People have sung about you, danced in your honor, created all manner of art in your name. And yet your story is one of failure and despair, with a few brief exceptions. A hopeless romantic, you'll never stop hoping that more good will come from your failings than is ever possible. Beware detectives and prison guards bearing vendettas.

Ulysses
by James Joyce
Most people are convinced that you don't make any sense, but compared to what else you could say, what you're saying now makes tons of sense. What people do understand about you is your vulgarity, which has convinced people that you are at once brilliant and repugnant. Meanwhile you are content to wander around aimlessly, taking in the sights and sounds of the city. What you see is vast, almost limitless, and brings you additional fame. When no one is looking, you dream of being a Greek folk hero.I come up as The Sound and the Fury no matter how many times I take the quiz... I was hoping for a book I had already read. :-/

[Jay]

I'm Watership Down... again! :eek2: Wonder why's that :goof:

[emily655321]

Hi Emily, I stumbled upon the thread you had started earlier with the same quiz and merged the two threads :) It seems like a number of books represent you! ;)
Oh, my goodness! How funny, I thought I remembered that I was Watership before. I guess memory fails! :p

[Virgil]

Alright. I took it again and came up with this. :confused:



You're I, Robot!
by Isaac Asimov
While you have established a code of conduct for many generations to follow, your demeanor is rather cold and calculating. Brought up to serve humans, you have promised never to harm them, to follow orders, and to protect yourself. Living up to this code has proved challenging and sometimes even drives you mad. If you were a type of paper, you would be pulp.

[smilingtearz]

You're Anne of Green Gables!
by L.M. Montgomery
Bright, chipper, vivid, but with the emotional fortitude of cottage cheese, you make quite an impression on everyone you meet. You're impulsive, rash, honest, and probably don't have a great relationship with your parents. People hurt your feelings constantly, but your brazen honestly doesn't exactly treat others with kid gloves. Ultimately, though, you win the hearts and minds of everyone that matters. You spell your name with an E and you want everyone to know about it.

that's all me alright...but..
How on Earth did they know i that i spell my name with an E!!!

[Scheherazade]

I'm Watership Down... again! :eek2: Wonder why's that :goof:OK, now I really have to read this book!

:D
I thought I remembered that I was Watership before. I guess memory fails!Emily, please be more sensitive when you talk about memory failures... especially around middle aged people!!! Some of us are twice as old as you are - if not more! ;)

So, what is this thread about, then? :p

[Jay]

I suppose it might be a good idea to read the book. Might explain how am I Watership Down. Other than the obvious rabbit question :p. But I couldn't help myself, I've never even seen an armadillo, how could I like it more than a rabbit? :p

[NNoah3]

You're Anne of Green Gables!
by L.M. Montgomery
Bright, chipper, vivid, but with the emotional fortitude of cottage cheese, you make quite an impression on everyone you meet. You're impulsive, rash, honest, and probably don't have a great relationship with your parents. People hurt your feelings constantly, but your brazen honestly doesn't exactly treat others with kid gloves. Ultimately, though, you win the hearts and minds of everyone that matters. You spell your name with an E and you want everyone to know about it.


I strongly disagree with the part about parents' relationship, this couldn't be better.:D

[NickAdams]

http://bluepyramid.org/ia/paootse.jpg
You're Prufrock and Other Observations
by T.S. Eliot

Though you are very short and often overshadowed, your voice is poetic
and lyrical. Dark and brooding, you see the world as a hopeless effort of people trying
to impress other people. Though you make reference to almost everything, you've really
heard enough about Michelangelo. You measure out your life with coffee spoons.

[motherhubbard]

You're Les Miserables!
by Victor Hugo
One of the best known people in your community, you have become something of a phenomenon. People have sung about you, danced in your honor, created all manner of art in your name. And yet your story is one of failure and despair, with a few brief exceptions. A hopeless romantic, you'll never stop hoping that more good will come from your failings than is ever possible. Beware detectives and prison guards bearing vendettas

[NickAdams]

:banana: *dances in motherhubbard's honor*:banana:

[bibliophile190]

You're Mrs. Dalloway!
by Virginia Woolf
Your life seems utterly bland and normal to the casual observer, but inside you are churning with a million tensions and worries. The company you surround yourself with may be shallow, but their effects upon your reality are tremendously deep. To stay above water, you must try to act like nothing's wrong, but you know that the truth is catching up with you. You're not crazy, you're just a little unwell. But no doctor can help you now.



It's scary how true that is.

[BibliophileTRJ]

I'm Prufrock and Other Observations!
by T.S. Eliot
Though you are very short and often overshadowed, (couldn't be truer)
your voice is poetic and lyrical. (Gravelly and clipped)
Dark and brooding, (I hope not)
you see the world as a hopeless effort of people trying to impress other people. (that's true, sad, but true)
Though you make reference to almost everything, (know it all)
you've really heard enough about Michelangelo. (who hasn't?)
You measure out your life with coffee spoons. (????!)

[Scheherazade]

You measure out your life with coffee spoons. (????!)For I have known them all already, known them all:—
Have known the evenings, mornings, afternoons,
I have measured out my life with coffee spoons;
I know the voices dying with a dying fall
Beneath the music from a farther room.
So how should I presume?

from 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by TS Eliot

(You can find the poem here (http://www.online-literature.com/ts-eliot/poems/13/))

[BibliophileTRJ]

Thanks Scher!

I suppose I should have looked that up myself before posting.

Ah, well; just another book that needs to be added to my "Must Read Eventually" list.

[manolia]

You're The Guns of August!
by Barbara Tuchman
Though you're interested in war, what you really want to know is what causes war. You're out to expose imperialism, militarism, and nationalism for what they really are. Nevertheless, you're always living in the past and have a hard time dealing with what's going on today. You're also far more focused on Europe than anywhere else in the world. A fitting motto for you might be "Guns do kill, but so can diplomats.

[Mortis Anarchy]

Wow...okay! Don't worry, I'm not a big fan of children;) . So I got these two...


You're Lolita!
by Vladimir Nabokov
Considered by most to be depraved and immoral, you are obsessed with sex. What really tantalizes you is that which deviates from societal standards in every way, though you admit that this probably isn't the best and you're not sure what causes this desire. Nonetheless, you've done some pretty nefarious things in your life, and probably gotten caught for them. The names have been changed, but the problems are real. Please stay away from children.


You're One Hundred Years of Solitude!
by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Lonely and struggling, you've been around for a very long time. Conflict has filled most of your life and torn apart nearly everyone you know. Yet there is something majestic and even epic about your presence in the world. You love life all the more for having seen its decimation. After all, it takes a village.

[Bakiryu]

You're Pale Fire!
by Vladimir Nabokov
You're really into poetry and the interpretation thereof. Along the road of life, you have had several identity crises which make it very unclear who you are, let alone how to interpret poetry. You probably came from a foreign country, but then again you seem foreign to everyone in ways unrelated to immigration. Most people think you're quite funny, but maybe you're just sick. Talking to you ends up being much like playing a round of the popular board game Clue.

You're Roots!
by Alex Haley
While almost everyone agrees that you're brilliant, no one knows quite how to categorize you. Some say that you're a person with an amazing family tree. Some say that you're just a darn good storyteller. Others say that you're both and don't much care where to draw the line. What is known is that your people have been through a great number of trials and that you are where you are because of hard work. You have nothing to lose but your chains.

You're The Handmaid's Tale!
by Margaret Atwood
An outraged feminist, you have been oppressed and even silenced in your life, fueling your fury against the society as it stands. Your role has been strictly defined by society and you are almost certainly unsatisfied with it. You have some vague idea of how this has come to be, but insufficient power to stop it, let alone reverse the trend. And somehow you blame yourself for everything because people ask you to. Beware people renaming your nation a Republic.



That's just creepy. It describes perfectly!
I took it thrice just to be sure!

[Shurtugal]

i'm Watership Down... i don't evan like that book.

[Granny5]

The Sound and the Fury
by William Faulkner
Strong-willed but deeply confused, you are trying to come to grips with a major crisis in your life. You can see many different perspectives on the issue, but you're mostly overwhelmed with despair at what you've lost. People often have a hard
time understanding you, but they have some vague sense that you must be brilliant anyway. Ultimately, you signify nothing.


How very accurate!! I'm amazed, which signifies nothing.

[BlueSkyGB]

Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut

"You believe quite firmly that free will deserted you long ago and far away. As a result, it's hard to take responsibility for anything. Even though you show great potential as a leader of a small 3rd world country, the choices are all made ahead of time. You're rather fond of games involving string. Your fear of nuclear weaponry is trumped only by your fear of ice."

[Hyacinth42]

The first time I took it, I got Dune, which was totally wrong, and I hated that book... Since there were a "few" questions I could go either way on, I took it multiple times, hoping I'd find one that was accurate... I didn't find one, so I stopped at 6 (which was Hitchhiker Guide, one of my favorite books, but it didn't describe me).. The second one I got was the closest, and I'd never read it, so my opinion of the book didn't affect the description ;)

So, I'll put down what I got first, and then my second one:

You're Dune!
by Frank Herbert
You have control over a great wealth of resources, but no one wants to let you have them. You've decided to try to defend yourself, but it may take eons before you really get back what you feel you deserve. Meanwhile you have a cult-like following of minions waiting for your life to progress. This would all be even more exciting if you could just get the sand out of your eyes.

You're Catch-22!
by Joseph Heller
Incredibly witty and funny, you have a taste for irony in all that you see. It seems that life has put you in perpetually untenable situations, and your sense of humor is all that gets you through them. These experiences have also made you an ardent pacifist, though you present your message with tongue sewn into cheek. You could coin a phrase that replaces the word "paradox" for millions of people.

[Haven]

You're Cat's Cradle!
by Kurt Vonnegut
You believe quite firmly that free will deserted you long ago and far away. As a result, it's hard to take responsibility for anything. Even though you show great potential as a leader of a small 3rd world country, the choices are all made ahead of time. You're rather fond of games involving string. Your fear of nuclear weaponry is trumped only by your fear of ice.

True I have deep rooted fear of slipping on ice. The only place that ice should be is in your drink. :)

Hi Bluesky, LOL...

[tainaprincess]

You're Dune!
by Frank Herbert
You have control over a great wealth of resources, but no one wants to let you have them. You've decided to try to defend yourself, but it may take eons before you really get back what you feel you deserve. Meanwhile you have a cult-like following of minions waiting for your life to progress. This would all be even more exciting if you could just get the sand out of your eyes.

[andave_ya]

To Kill a Mockingbird
by Harper Lee
Perceived as a revolutionary and groundbreaking person, you have
changed the minds of many people. While questioning the authority around you, you've
also taken a significant amount of flack. But you've had the admirable guts to
persevere. There's a weird guy in the neighborhood using dubious means to protect you,
but you're pretty sure it's worth it in the end. In the end, it remains unclear to you
whether finches and mockingbirds get along in real life.

[Bebbin]

http://bluepyramid.org/ia/shh.jpg

You're Siddhartha! by Hermann Hesse

You simply don't know what to believe, but you're willing to try anything once. Western values, Eastern values, hedonism and minimalism, you've spent some time in every camp. But you still don't have any idea what camp you belong in. This makes you an individualist of the highest order, but also really lonely. It's time to chill out under a tree. And realize that at least you believe in ferries.
I got the same. Though I love Siddhartha, this result has got nothing on me. Maybe except for the lonely part. ;)

[The Bookinator]

You're Waiting for Godot!
by Samuel Beckett
Many people think you're extremely dull, but you're just trying to patient. Really patient. Patient to the point of absurdity, quite frankly. Whatever you're waiting for isn't going to just come along, so you can stop waiting. I promise. Move on with your life. Change of scenery might do you good. Heck, any scenery might do you good. In the meantime, you do make for very interesting conversation.


Heh, that's interesting. I have NO patience. Whatsoever. Like, I get antsy if my cake has to stay longer in the oven than I thought it would. . . I want cake NOW though!! >_<

:D:D:D:D:D

[Literary_Cat]

You're To Kill a Mockingbird!
by Harper Lee
Perceived as a revolutionary and groundbreaking person, you have changed the minds of many people. While questioning the authority around you, you've also taken a significant amount of flack. But you've had the admirable guts to persevere. There's a weird guy in the neighborhood using dubious means to protect you, but you're pretty sure it's worth it in the end. In the end, it remains unclear to you whether finches and mockingbirds get along in real life.


Hoorah!

[vheissu]

You're Lolita
by Vladimir Nabokov
Considered by most to be depraved and immoral, you are obsessed with sex. What really tantalizes you is that which deviates from societal standards in every way, though you admit that this probably isn't the best and you're not sure what causes this desire. Nonetheless, you've done some pretty nefarious things in your life, and probably gotten caught for them. The names have been changed, but the problems are real. Please stay away from children.

And the second time round I was Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut

You believe quite firmly that free will deserted you long ago and far away. As a result, it's hard to take responsibility for anything. Even though you show great potential as a leader of a small 3rd world country, the choices are all made ahead of time. You're rather fond of games involving string. Your fear of nuclear weaponry is trumped only by your fear of ice.

Apparently, I don't know myself as well as I thought ;)

[LadyWentworth]

You're Mother Night!
by Kurt Vonnegut
Nobody knows what to believe about you, and you know least of all. You spent most of your time convinced that the ends justify the means, but your means were, well, downright mean! And the end is nigh. Meanwhile all you want is to travel back in time, if not to change, then to just delight in the way it used to be. You are who you pretend to be. Oh yes, you're the great pretender.

[Nightshade]

You're Roots!
by Alex Haley
While almost everyone agrees that you're brilliant, no one knows quite how to categorize you. Some say that you're a person with an amazing family tree. Some say that you're just a darn good storyteller. Others say that you're both and don't much care where to draw the line. What is known is that your people have been through a great number of trials and that you are where you are because of hard work. You have nothing to lose but your chains.

[NikolaiI]

You're Anne of Green Gables!
by L.M. Montgomery
Bright, chipper, vivid, but with the emotional fortitude of cottage cheese, you make quite an impression on everyone you meet. You're impulsive, rash, honest, and probably don't have a great relationship with your parents. People hurt your feelings constantly, but your brazen honestly doesn't exactly treat others with kid gloves. Ultimately, though, you win the hearts and minds of everyone that matters. You spell your name with an E and you want everyone to know about it.

...Oh. I think it's wrong.

[kelby_lake]

Found this on Book Group Online:

http://bluepyramid.org/ia/bquiz.htm

[kasie]

Good grief! I'm A Prayer for Owen Meany'!

Then, with a second try I was Watership Down (that was changing armadilloes to rabbits.)

And I've always seen myself more as Pride and Prejudice - it just goes to show....

[thelastmelon]

I was Prufrock and Other Observations by T.S. Eliot.

Though you are very short and often overshadowed, your voice is poetic and lyrical. Dark and brooding, you see the world as a hopeless effort of people trying to impress other people. Though you make reference to almost everything, you've really heard enough about Michelangelo. You measure out your life with coffee spoons.

[johann cruyff]

For some reason, it turns out I'm an outraged feminist :D

You're The Handmaid's Tale!
by Margaret Atwood
An outraged feminist, you have been oppressed and even silenced in your life, fueling your fury against the society as it stands. Your role has been strictly defined by society and you are almost certainly unsatisfied with it. You have some vague idea of how this has come to be, but insufficient power to stop it, let alone reverse the trend. And somehow you blame yourself for everything because people ask you to. Beware people renaming your nation a Republic.

Wow, I didn't know this about myself...:lol:

[HerGuardian]

Nice one thanks for it


I am


To Kill a Mockingbird!
by Harper Lee
Perceived as a revolutionary and groundbreaking person, you have changed the minds of many people. While questioning the authority around you, you've also taken a significant amount of flack. But you've had the admirable guts to persevere. There's a weird guy in the neighborhood using dubious means to protect you, but you're pretty sure it's worth it in the end. In the end, it remains unclear to you whether finches and mockingbirds get along in real life.



The only thing that I know about myself is that i may changed the minds of some of my students but revolutionary and groundbreaking person are not of my own.

[DecemberSun]

Oh my!

You're Mrs. Dalloway!
by Virginia Woolf
Your life seems utterly bland and normal to the casual observer, but inside you are churning with a million tensions and worries. The company you surround yourself with may be shallow, but their effects upon your reality are tremendously deep. To stay above water, you must try to act like nothing's wrong, but you know that the truth is catching up with you. You're not crazy, you're just a little unwell. But no doctor can help you now.

[pussnboots]

I am Anne of Green Gables
Bright, chipper, vivid, but with the emotional fortitude of cottage cheese, you make quite an impression on everyone you meet. You're impulsive, rash, honest, and probably don't have a great relationship with your parents. People hurt your feelings constantly, but your brazen honestly doesn't exactly treat others with kid gloves. Ultimately, though, you win the hearts and minds of everyone that matters. You spell your name with an E and you want everyone to know about it.

[Virgil]

You're I, Robot!
by Isaac Asimov
While you have established a code of conduct for many generations to follow, your demeanor is rather cold and calculating. Brought up to serve humans, you have promised never to harm them, to follow orders, and to protect yourself. Living up to this code has proved challenging and sometimes even drives you mad. If you were a type of paper, you would be pulp

[Erichtho]

You're Alice's Adventures in Wonderland!
by Lewis Carroll
After stumbling down the wrong turn in life, you've had your mind opened to a number of strange and curious things. As life grows curiouser and curiouser, you have to ask yourself what's real and what's the picture of illusion. Little is coming to your aid in discerning fantasy from fact, but the line between them is so blurry that it's starting not to matter. Be careful around rabbit holes and those who smile to much, and just avoid hat shops altogether.

[qimissung]

One Hundred Years of Solitude!

Lonely and struggling, you've been around for a very long time. Conflict has filled your life and torn apart almost everyone you know. Yet there is something majestic and even epic about your presence in the world. You love life all the more for having seen it's decimation. After all, it takes a village.

[Dark Muse]

Apperently I am paranoid and pestimistic

You're 1984!
by George Orwell
You have this uncanny feeling that you're always being watched. Thus life has become a bit of a show as you try to portray yourself as much more reputable than you actually are. All around you, people seem to accept an unending stream of lies and propaganda without flinching. Your only hope may be a star-crossed love affair, but pain seems stonger than love. If you have any older brothers, be very wary of them.

[aabbcc]

You're Watership Down!
by Richard Adams
Though many think of you as a bit young, even childish, you're actually incredibly deep and complex. You show people the need to rethink their assumptions, and confront them on everything from how they think to where they build their houses. You might be one of the greatest people of all time. You'd be recognized as such if you weren't always talking about talking rabbits.

Seems like I am rather cool... :p

[Jozanny]

I am Faulkner's The Sound and the Fury, of all things:


Strong-willed but deeply confused, you are trying to come to grips with a major crisis in your life. You can see many different perspectives on the issue, but you're mostly overwhelmed with despair at what you've lost. People often have a hard time understanding you, but they have some vague sense that you must be brilliant anyway. Ultimately, you signify nothing.

ouch

[Scheherazade]

I am Faulkner's The Sound and the Fury, of all things:



ouchYou are not alone, Jozanny! I took this test long time ago:

http://bluepyramid.org/ia/tsatfwf.jpg

You're The Sound and the Fury! by William Faulkner

Strong-willed but deeply confused, you are trying to come to grips with a major crisis in your life. You can see many different perspectives on the issue, but you're mostly overwhelmed with despair at what you've lost. People often have a hard time understanding you, but they have some vague sense that you must be brilliant anyway. Ultimately, you signify nothing.

[papayahed]

The first time I took it I was One Hundred Years of Solitude today I'm:


You're Prufrock and Other Observations!
by T.S. Eliot
Though you are very short and often overshadowed, your voice is poetic and lyrical. Dark and brooding, you see the world as a hopeless effort of people trying to impress other people. Though you make reference to almost everything, you've really heard enough about Michelangelo. You measure out your life with coffee spoons.

what does that mean I measure my life out with coffee spoons?

[Oniw17]

You're Pale Fire!
by Vladimir Nabokov
You're really into poetry and the interpretation thereof. Along the road of life, you have had several identity crises which make it very unclear who you are, let alone how to interpret poetry. You probably came from a foreign country, but then again you seem foreign to everyone in ways unrelated to immigration. Most people think you're quite funny, but maybe you're just sick. Talking to you ends up being much like playing a round of the popular board game Clue.

Never read it. Is it any good?




what does that mean I measure my life out with coffee spoons?

Maybe you're overly meticulous?

[Scheherazade]

Deja vu! :p

what does that mean I measure my life out with coffee spoons?


I'm Prufrock and Other Observations!
by T.S. Eliot

You measure out your life with coffee spoons. (????!)


For I have known them all already, known them all:—
Have known the evenings, mornings, afternoons,
I have measured out my life with coffee spoons;
I know the voices dying with a dying fall
Beneath the music from a farther room.
So how should I presume?

from 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by TS Eliot

(You can find the poem here (http://www.online-literature.com/ts-eliot/poems/13/))

[Jozanny]

You are not alone, Jozanny! I took this test long time ago:

Mmm.:idea: If I post what I'm tempted to post it will be toooo far out even for me, nothing sinister mind. I'll settle for the rather tentative observation that we seem to be quite different in terms of experience to have drawn the same result.

Zany test, suffice to say.;)

[Lily Adams]

I'm The Mists of Avalon? What's up with that?

You're obsessed with Camelot in all its forms, from Arthurian legend to the Kennedy administration. Your favorite movie from childhood was "The Sword in the Stone". But more than tales of wizardry and Cuban missiles, you've focused on women. You know that they truly hold all the power. You always wished you could meet Jackie Kennedy.

Yeah...I like the Cold War but...I think it would be more accurate had it had more questions. Even though it made a big deal about having so few questions.

Edit: Took it again and got The Guns of August By Barbara Tuchman-never heard of it, but this sounds pretty accurate to me:

Though you're interested in war, what you really want to know is what causes war. You're out to expose imperialism, militarism, and nationalism for what they really are. Nevertheless, you're always living in the past and have a hard time dealing with what's going on today. You're also far more focused on Europe than anywhere else in the world. A fitting motto for you might be "Guns do kill, but so can diplomats."

Actually, really accurate. Now that's better.

[Oniw17]

Yeah...I like the Cold War but...I think it would be more accurate had it had more questions.I noticed that your answer to a question determines the next question also. I've never taken a test like that.

[Lily Adams]

I noticed that your answer to a question determines the next question also. I've never taken a test like that.

Yeah, I noticed that, too. I changed some of mine just for the heck of it and got better results. Pretty interesting.

[Scheherazade]

Mmm.:idea: If I post what I'm tempted to post it will be toooo far out even for me, nothing sinister mind. I'll settle for the rather tentative observation that we seem to be quite different in terms of experience to have drawn the same result.

Zany test, suffice to say.;)Interesting, I do not remember talking about my own experiences -internet or real life- here on the Forum. So, please do not rush to make any assumptions. You might be in for a surprise! :p

Having said that, it is a silly test, result of which changes depending on one's mood or the last food they have had; nothing to be taken seriously or read much into.

[Bakiryu]

You're Inherit the Wind!
by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee
To you, the learning process is inherently about controversy. If people aren't having their minds stretched, how could they possibly be learning? This makes you a good but unpopular teacher, and the people around you are ready to make it a federal case. All you're asking them to do is evolve a little. But they would like you to be more creative. You would make an excellent lawyer, even though people think you love monkeys.

[Lily Adams]

You're Inherit the Wind!
by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee
To you, the learning process is inherently about controversy. If people aren't having their minds stretched, how could they possibly be learning? This makes you a good but unpopular teacher, and the people around you are ready to make it a federal case. All you're asking them to do is evolve a little. But they would like you to be more creative. You would make an excellent lawyer, even though people think you love monkeys.
Lucky! Love that play.

[Shalot]

This is what I got:

You're Ulysses!
by James Joyce
Most people are convinced that you don't make any sense, but compared to what else you could say, what you're saying now makes tons of sense. What people do understand about you is your vulgarity, which has convinced people that you are at once brilliant and repugnant. Meanwhile you are content to wander around aimlessly, taking in the sights and sounds of the city. What you see is vast, almost limitless, and brings you additional fame. When no one is looking, you dream of being a Greek folk hero.

[motherhubbard]

You're Les Miserables!
by Victor Hugo
One of the best known people in your community, you have become something of a phenomenon. People have sung about you, danced in your honor, created all manner of art in your name. And yet your story is one of failure and despair, with a few brief exceptions. A hopeless romantic, you'll never stop hoping that more good will come from your failings than is ever possible. Beware detectives and prison guards bearing vendettas.

man I loved that book!

[kiz_paws]

I came up with: Ulysses by James Joyce


Most people are convinced that you don't make any sense, but compared to what else you could say, what you're saying now makes tons of sense. What people do understand about you is your vulgarity, which has convinced people that you are at once brilliant and repugnant. Meanwhile you are content to wander around aimlessly, taking in the sights and sounds of the city. What you see is vast, almost limitless, and brings you additional fame. When no one is looking, you dream of being a Greek folk hero.
Well now! I'd best read this book now, eh? ;)

[integrity]

You're The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe!
by C.S. Lewis
You were just looking for some decent clothes when everything changed quite dramatically. For the better or for the worse, it is still hard to tell. Now it seems like winter will never end and you feel cursed. Soon there will be an epic struggle between two forces in your life and you are very concerned about a betrayal that could turn the balance. If this makes it sound like you're re-enacting Christian theological events, that may or may not be coincidence. When in doubt, put your trust in zoo animals.

This doesn't bode well for me.

[Madhuri]

You're The Guns of August!
by Barbara Tuchman

Though you're interested in war, what you really want to know is what causes war. You're out to expose imperialism, militarism, and nationalism for what they really are. Nevertheless, you're always living in the past and have a hard time dealing with what's going on today. You're also far more focused on Europe than anywhere else in the world. A fitting motto for you might be "Guns do kill, but so can diplomats."

[Scheherazade]

Well now! I'd best read this book now, eh? ;)I read my book (The Sound and the Fury) just to satisfy my curiousity... but it signified nothing, though! ;)

[kelby_lake]

You're Les Miserables!
by Victor Hugo
One of the best known people in your community, you have become something of a phenomenon. People have sung about you, danced in your honor, created all manner of art in your name. And yet your story is one of failure and despair, with a few brief exceptions. A hopeless romantic, you'll never stop hoping that more good will come from your failings than is ever possible. Beware detectives and prison guards bearing vendettas.

Sounds a lot like me

[kiz_paws]

I read my book (The Sound and the Fury) just to satisfy my curiousity... but it signified nothing, though! ;)
Maybe the whole thing is just RANDOM to pique people's curiosity and get them to read a book that they might never have thought to? Hmmmm .... good ploy, though! :)

[Agatha]

You're To Kill a Mockingbird!
by Harper Lee
Perceived as a revolutionary and groundbreaking person, you have changed the minds of many people. While questioning the authority around you, you've also taken a significant amount of flack. But you've had the admirable guts to persevere. There's a weird guy in the neighborhood using dubious means to protect you, but you're pretty sure it's worth it in the end. In the end, it remains unclear to you whether finches and mockingbirds get along in real life.

[amalia1985]

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey

You're crazy. This has led people to attempt to confine you to a safe place so that you don't pose a danger to yourself or others. You feel like you pose a great danger to the man (or maybe the woman) or whatever else is keeping you down. But most of the time, you just end up being observed. Were you crazy before you were confined?

...I seriously think I made a mistake...:p

[andave_ya]

The Guns of August?

[IJustMadeThatUp]

Ha ha ha Oh Gosh :blush:
Thanks for reviving this one Scheherazade, now people may start looking at me funny!

You're Lolita!
by Vladimir Nabokov
Considered by most to be depraved and immoral, you are obsessed with sex. What really tantalizes you is that which deviates from societal standards in every way, though you admit that this probably isn't the best and you're not sure what causes this desire. Nonetheless, you've done some pretty nefarious things in your life, and probably gotten caught for them. The names have been changed, but the problems are real. Please stay away from children.

[Nikhar]

I'm the first one to be Catch-22!

You're Catch-22!
by Joseph Heller
Incredibly witty and funny, you have a taste for irony in all that you see. It seems that life has put you in perpetually untenable situations, and your sense of humor is all that gets you through them. These experiences have also made you an ardent pacifist, though you present your message with tongue sewn into cheek. You could coin a phrase that replaces the word "paradox" for millions of people.

[The Comedian]

Pha! This is what it said about me.


You're Prufrock and Other Observations!
by T.S. Eliot
Though you are very short and often overshadowed, your voice is poetic and lyrical. Dark and brooding, you see the world as a hopeless effort of people trying to impress other people. Though you make reference to almost everything, you've really heard enough about Michelangelo. You measure out your life with coffee spoons.


I'm no pansy-waist like this dolt -- I do dare to eat the peach. And let the juice run down my chin too!

[mona amon]

You're Love in the Time of Cholera
by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Like Odysseus in a work of Homer, you demonstrate undying loyalty by
sleeping with as many people as you possibly can. But in your heart you never give
consent! This creates a strange quandary of what love really means to you. On the
one hand, you've loved the same person your whole life, but on the other, your actions
barely speak to this fact. Whatever you do, stick to bottled water. The other stuff
could get you killed. :lol:

[Fen]

You're Alice's Adventures in Wonderland!
by Lewis Carroll
After stumbling down the wrong turn in life, you've had your mind opened to a number of strange and curious things. As life grows curiouser and curiouser, you have to ask yourself what's real and what's the picture of illusion. Little is coming to your aid in discerning fantasy from fact, but the line between them is so blurry that it's starting not to matter. Be careful around rabbit holes and those who smile to much, and just avoid hat shops altogether.

I never liked hats and know I've found out why.

[Scheherazade]

Amazing. No matter how many times I take this quiz, I come up as The Sound and The Fury and can't help wondering what answers you guys are giving to come up as such different books.

[PoeticPassions]

You're The Guns of August!
by Barbara Tuchman
Though you're interested in war, what you really want to know is what causes war. You're out to expose imperialism, militarism, and nationalism for what they really are. Nevertheless, you're always living in the past and have a hard time dealing with what's going on today. You're also far more focused on Europe than anywhere else in the world. A fitting motto for you might be "Guns do kill, but so can diplomats."


I haven't read this... but the possibilities almost seem endless, and so few questions really. Heh.

But I think this is pretty accurate, except for the focus on Europe.

[Tsuyoiko]

I'm Ulysses, which is quite strange since that's the book I'm reading at the moment :D

[Amundsen]

You're To Kill a Mockingbird!
by Harper Lee
Perceived as a revolutionary and groundbreaking person, you have changed the minds of many people. While questioning the authority around you, you've also taken a significant amount of flack. But you've had the admirable guts to persevere. There's a weird guy in the neighborhood using dubious means to protect you, but you're pretty sure it's worth it in the end. In the end, it remains unclear to you whether finches and mockingbirds get along in real life.


Interesting. I have to read it.

[Whifflingpin]

Prufrock
"Though you are very short and often overshadowed, your voice is poetic
and lyrical. Dark and brooding, you see the world as a hopeless effort of people trying
to impress other people. Though you make reference to almost everything, you've really
heard enough about Michelangelo. You measure out your life with coffee spoons"

Yes, I could be a Prufrock - "I have heard the mermaids singing each to each, I do not think that they will sing to me" "I am not Prince Hamlet, nor was meant to be, Am an attendant lord."
Though I do not think the quizmaster understood the poem - not dark and brooding, not a hopeless effort - that is not what he meant at all.

[Scheherazade]

Take the quiz!
Not a quiz about books -- a quiz to see which book you "are." I thought it appropriate. :D

http://bluepyramid.org/ia/bquiz.htm

[JuniperWoolf]

I'm Dune now. And they say that people never change...

[tainaprincess]

You're The Guns of August!
by Barbara Tuchman
Though you're interested in war, what you really want to know is what causes war. You're out to expose imperialism, militarism, and nationalism for what they really are. Nevertheless, you're always living in the past and have a hard time dealing with what's going on today. You're also far more focused on Europe than anywhere else in the world. A fitting motto for you might be "Guns do kill, but so can diplomats."

*Go figure I'd be a book I'd never even heard of.

And of course, taking the quiz again, I end up being one of my family's favorite books, though I haven't had a chance to read it yet:

You're One Hundred Years of Solitude!
by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Lonely and struggling, you've been around for a very long time. Conflict has filled most of your life and torn apart nearly everyone you know. Yet there is something majestic and even epic about your presence in the world. You love life all the more for having seen its decimation. After all, it takes a village.

[Genocide]

I feel like a child....

You're Jurassic Park!
by Michael Crichton
You combine all the elements of a mad scientist, a brash philosopher, a humble researcher, and a money-hungry attracter of tourists. With all these features, you could build something monumental or get chased around by your own demons. Probably both, in fact. A movie based on your life would make millions, and spawn at least two sequels that wouldn't be very good. Be very careful around islands.

[Jazz_]

You're Watership Down! by Richard Adams

Though many think of you as a bit young, even childish, you're actually incredibly deep and complex. You show people the need to rethink their assumptions, and confront them on everything from how they think to where they build their houses. You might be one of the greatest people of all time. You'd be recognised as such if you weren't always talking about talking rabbits.

[ReadingElmo]

Yep, if those are my choices, Les Mis it must be.

[LMK]

Just a day in the life (or a summer in the life)...that's me.

[mrv]

Take the quiz!

:goof: I missed that earlier and voted without taking the quiz. :blush:

Then, I took the quiz and did not like the result so decided against posting it. Today I thought of taking the quiz again hoping it will give me a different result but got the same result again. :yikes:
I should just accept that I am 'Love in the Time of Cholera'.

You're Love in the Time of Cholera!
by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Like Odysseus in a work of Homer, you demonstrate undying loyalty by sleeping with as many people as you possibly can. But in your heart you never give consent! This creates a strange quandary of what love really means to you. On the one hand, you've loved the same person your whole life, but on the other, your actions barely speak to this fact. Whatever you do, stick to bottled water. The other stuff could get you killed.

[katelbach]

You're Pale Fire! by Vladimir Nabokov

You're really into poetry and the interpretation thereof. Along the road of life, you have had several identity crises which make it very unclear who you are, let alone how to interpret poetry. You probably came from a foreign country, but then again you seem foreign to everyone in ways unrelated to immigration. Most people think you're quite funny, but maybe you're just sick. Talking to you ends up being much like playing a round of the popular board game Clue.

[Revolte]

this is just rude haha.

You're The Sound and the Fury!
by William Faulkner

Strong-willed but deeply confused, you are trying to come to grips with a major crisis in your life. You can see many different perspectives on the issue, but you're mostly overwhelmed with despair at what you've lost. People often have a hard time understanding you, but they have some vague sense that you must be brilliant anyway. Ultimately, you signify nothing.

[Propter W.]

You're Siddhartha!
by Hermann Hesse
You simply don't know what to believe, but you're willing to try anything once. Western values, Eastern values, hedonism and minimalism, you've spent some time in every camp. But you still don't have any idea what camp you belong in. This makes you an individualist of the highest order, but also really lonely. It's time to chill out under a tree. And realize that at least you believe in ferries.