Carrie's comments (member since Jun 23, 2008)

Carrie's comments from the Brentwood Library group.

I wish I had an answer for this question. I guess I am in a sad, sad state since I do not.

Since I just saw this, yes I am slow, I just should probably clarify that I, too, would prefer Mark over Mr. Why? Because Mark loves wobbly bits, and I have plenty. Do not think Mr. would tolerate them, even if I were walking around to make my figure appear in a flattering light.

I could not possibly have less desire to read this book.

Have to disagree with Janet on Bridget Jones but I think I read it before I saw it. In fact, I know I did. And I liked the book better. It just cracked me up, with its obsessive talk of Colin Firth and Hugh Grant so by the time the movie was made, it was extra funny to those who had read the book first.

In general, I find that I do not like movies based on books when I read the book first. Because they are NEVER right. Very few where I've seen the movie, then read the book: Mansfield Park is all that comes to mind. I try very hard to avoid the movie version until I have read the book.
I hate seeing the Hollywood version of a character in my head because I can always make up something better myself, thank you very much.

Oh yes, the North and South with Patrick Swayze is not a horrible movie, it just doesn't have Richard Armitage in it. That does not make it horrible. WEll, it might to you, Janet.

So I had to join your group. I am glad you aren't exclusive...

All I can say is that Mark Darcy and Mr. Darcy are really the same guy so for me they will have to count as one....

Yes, Morelli. MMMMM Morelli. And we all know that Hugh Jackman must play him in the movie version that will never ever be made. Just sayin'.

Really most of Janet's list is my list, as she is trying to be me when she grows up. Not that she ever will.

I did want to be Nancy Drew. I still want to be Nancy Drew.


Other goodies:

Ryan from the Temperance Brennan novels, though not much of a fan of Tempe Brennan, go figure

I like Fanny from Mansfield Park. I know most of you (all of you) hate her, but she is so different from me, knows when to keep her mouth shut, knows how to be supportive, etc. that I admire it.

Heathcliff from Wuthering Heights

Bridget Jones, because I am her, only not quite as cartoonish, depending on the day