Henry's comments
(member since Nov 21, 2008)
Henry's comments from the SciFi and Fantasy Book Club group.
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Ménage à 20, Tales with a hook is a short story anthology by selected members from the "On Fiction Writing" group here at goodreads. The stories cover many genres (my contribution is dark fantasy) so everyone can find something for them. The anthology is available for free as an e-book at http://www.menage-a-20.com/, and printed copies can be ordered through Lulu.com. (They charge printing and shipping). Enjoy!
I would have gone totally nuts if I didn't get an explanation as to how they pull it off. I actually love that Archie (he he, love using that name) figure it out. I love the part when he is discussing it. And I like that part too because it shows the guys messed up...Archie was able to trace the stunt back to them. Not that he could do anything about it, but...something like that may cause the guys trouble in the future.
Robin wrote: "I'm definetly not very well read in the fantasy genre. When I first met them the first things that came to mind are "Butch and Sundance". The thing I REALLY find funny is from time to time I'll re..."Yep that's one thing I agree. I always think of them as equals. There is an unspoken respect for each other there that is easy to grasp.
I think you will find comparisons everywhere. I think the mix of two guys, working together, where one complements the other is a very good and tried recipe. Don't get me wrong, not everyone can pull it off ( Ed Greenwood series The Kingless Land comes to mind...ouch...and yes, it's about four characters but it starts with the duo) but in this case, I like it.
I actually liked that he left. Is just that I love how he has his own story, that had nothing to do with what's going on in this book. Yay for hints of things to come!
My first thoughts were "this is fun". The first part, with Archie and the heroes stunt (with out they ever showing up in "camera") set the tone for me. It was like watching the first episode in a TV series. I like that approach.
Shannon wrote: "I hate to say it (because it really shouldn't matter), but it helps that the Crown Conspiracy has such a great cover. Covers do matter to me, however much I try not to let them!
(I have serious..."
Lol, totally with you on this one Shannon. I like Art a lot too, and while I try not to let it keep me away from reading something good, well, it helps a lot if you are looking at something interesting and pleasant. I told Robin that if I was just walking by in the bookstore, I would have definetly picked it up out of curiosity. It's so pretty!
Robin wrote: "Jim wrote: "I don't know of any author or their rep that has done such a fine job of selling their book here. You've kept it in front of us without being obnoxious about it. "
Thanks Jim,
I l..."
I have to agree with Jim. I think it's nothing short of amazing that you can promote your husband's work in such a way that people will actually listen to you. I should know, since you hooked me. I saw you promoting the book here, looked it up on Amazon, checked the author's website, read his blogs and finally decided "yep...they got me". I ordered my copy and spend the next couple days REALLY looking forward for it to arrive so that I could dive right in. That's some nicely done marketing work there.
Hi all. I would like to show my support for Robin. Thanks.
Overall, good book. I still hate some parts of it, mostly at the beggining of the book, but it does have some very unique twists and the "feel" of an adult book. I really love the descriptions about magic, I think they are very unique. Perhaps I pick the next one in the series some day soon.
I agree with you Zen. Most people will always remark on Denna and how she was torturing Richard, but few people remark on the scenes involving children. Weird?
Well, I actually only read this book so that's the only one I can talk about. For the murder of the boy on that magic ritual, I didn't find it out context or anything. Many people will have a problem with it and will always argue that it was not necessary to the story, but I differ. In this particular book, is part of the way magic works and it makes the bad guy that much, well, evil.
I disagree that the scene was too long. I normally don't read that many books with detailed sex/torture/rape, so when I got to this part I was like "WOAH, what the...?" at first. I even remember feeling upset about it. That said, it never occurred to me to skip ahead one single sentence. Before I knew it I was reading until well past midnight (to get up early to work, lol!) because I could just not put it down. I strongly feel that had the scenes been shorter, it would have totally failed to accomplish the desired effect.
It was the part that made the book for me. Up to that point, it was just another fantasy book. But what did it here was how he turns everything around. I think that was the point that totally changed Richard for the best. Some people may not be comfortable with a character been tortured, but you need to look beyond the act itself to the character grow. With out Denna, Richard wouldn't be able to become who he ends up being.
I disagree. It starts sort of weird and almost lamely...the scene at the party jumps to mind. But once you get through that, it really picks up. There is twist upon twist after wards, and every time you think you figure where everything is going it totally goes in a different direction. My advice, keep with it. Is worth it.
Same here. Maybe Firefox hates us.
Hi all, my name is Henry, and I am 30 years old. I lived in the Boston area, and moved up here 3 1/2 ago after my four year enlistment with the US Army was up. I enjoy reading fantasy since I was a teen, and I also a gamer of table top role-playing games. I am blessed to have a dear friend that is a librarian, so she's been introducing me to new authors and works like Terry Goodkind. I look forward to getting new ideas and discussing books in this group (and perhaps meeting some cool new people!).
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