Book-A-Minute

"When even the cliff notes are too long." If you're not already already familiar with it, check out the "Book-A-Minute" website (www.rinkworks.com/bookaminute). Classic stories are squeezed down to a few lines text - usually with humorous results. For instance, I really enjoyed the following entry:

Lord of the Flies
By William Golding

(Some BOYS crash on an ISLAND.)

Ralph:
We need a fire.

(They make a fire. It goes out.)

Ralph:
We need a fire.

(They make a fire. It goes out.)

Ralph:
We need a fire.

Jack:
Forget the fire. Let's kill each other.

Other Boys:
Yeah!

(They do.)

THE END

The Handmaid's Tale is also on their list, but I've avoiding it until I finish the book. Enjoy!