Jumping into bed with Moll (From Swindon Advertiser)

Jumping into bed with Moll

11:00am Monday 24th November 2008

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THE last time I attempted to read Moll Flanders by Daniel Defoe I was about 14 - and gave up after the first 30 pages.

My second attempt came when I was 18 and had just started university. Feeling cultured, intelligent and student-like I thought I'd give the classic another go - after all, I was much older and more mature by this point.

To my shame, Moll soon found herself abandoned in favour of an easier read.

So, with a renewed determination I have decided to pick up the old girl once again and this time, I will finish it. She is my bedtime read for the forseeable future.

It's that or having to admit publicly that once again, I have failed to conquer Mr Defoe's masterpiece.

Wish me luck!