Lia's comments (member since Aug 09, 2008)

Lia's comments from the Endicott Mythic Fiction group.

I'm going to look for it at the library this week.

I found it lyrical in a simple but powerful way. The tale was magical in the way that I know magic (Brittany mentioned the ambiguity of reality and the way wild magic tangled with the mundane in subtle ways - YES!). Beautiful book. I'm glad I it was chosen. I hadn't been in the mood for a fantasy when I began, which the cover gave the impression of, but once I was in, I was hooked! And then I saw the cover better and how it fit the tale... and remembered that I love Kinuko Y. Craft!

I loved spending time in this interesting village, where the relationships were dynamic, customs were echoes of history, and the wood and the seasons were like characters.

Also, this tale was creepier in the "Fey are cold, dangerous alien beings" way that never convinced me not to love them, before. Other books tried. This one was actually creepy! I was unsettled. =) It was awesome. When you can't fathom the motivation of the antagonist, isn't that much more frightening? It does have to be done well...

So I'm going to seek out more McKillip. She seems good at the word-smithing, as well as the atmospheric and complex storytelling. I never knew. Now I do. Thanks Brittany!

I forgot to say that I'm in! I read it in May! I'll go discuss now. XD

I plan to read the second book after I finish this. My friend has my copies, but she's probably finishing the second one as we speak.

Oh my! I just finished the book!

When I saw my name on the chapter heading after they conceive, I gasped! It woke up my husband, hehe. I had to explain to him what I was reading and why seeing my name made me gasp and laugh and then cry.

deLint knows magic, and surprise surprise - sent a little seed of magic in his book, and I got the message!

~Lia, doing her best to save the planet and faerie as well...

Reem wrote: "I want to read this month's book, but I can't get my hands on it here. I may be able to later on."

Reem, check out the discussion for this month's book - I left a link to a free podcast of the author reading the book! =)

This is my pick, so I'm in!

I've read it before (and it's my favorite book!) so this month I'm going to actually listen to the recorded version, read by the author. =) You can find that (free!) here: http://www.catherynnemvalente.com/podcas...

Enjoy!

I do love spending time in deLint's world!

Joe is my favorite character. I haven't actually finished yet, but I did finally get to the mythic part. =) I have to finish so I can start April's book (which is my pick!)

I picked this up at the book store yesterday, since my library has no available copies. It's ok though, I plan to eventually buy all of de Lint's books! So score one more for my collection!

I'm going to start reading it today! Excited... he's at the top of my list of favorite authors!

Also, thanks for the info about the series, Emilie! I didn't know about that. I'll find the others, too!

I have chosen for April! I pick Catherynne M. Valente's "The Orphan's Tales: In the Night Garden"! You guys are in for a treat!

I'm really looking forward to diving back into this group and enjoying one of my favorite authors next month (I *heart* deLint)! And I'm so excited to share another favorite author with this group the month after that! =)

I just finished reading it! Has anyone else?

I've got it from the library, now! Going to start soon!

Are we going to wait till after Aug. 31st to discuss it, or talk as we read?

I'll fetch the available copy from my library. =)