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Saturday, May 16, 2009

BOOK REVIEWS #6 (The Canterville Ghost)


Main characters are the Otis family and the Canterville Ghost, Sir Simon Canterville. The members of that Otis family are Mr. and Mrs. Otis and their four children. Also there are twins. And Sir Simon lived at the Canterville Castle. But five hundreds years ago, he murdered his wife. And seven years later then, Sir Simon also disappeared.

One day, the Otis family moved in the Canterville Castle. The former resident warned that this castle is haunted, but every member of the Otis family didn't care about that. Meanwhile, Mr. Simon planned how to surprise the Otis family. But no matter how many times he surprised, Mr. Otis corresponded to him coolly and the twins surprised him conversely or worked mischief. Because of that, Sir Simon became exhausted. And finally, Sir Simon disappeared. So, everyone thought Sir Simon was no more. But some weeks later, Mr. Otis's daughter, Virginia found Sir Simon in the strange room. Virginia blamed Sir Simon for his mistake which he killed his wife. But she pitied him to hear he was starved to death. So, she decided to help him to he can sleep calmly. The way was praying with him in his secret chamber. After that, the Otis family gave his fine funeral. At last, Sir Simon could go to his long sleep.

Before I read this story, I thought this is scary story. But it was wrong. I really emotioned. I will add this book to my favorite books.




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