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Oh boy I can't wait! Lol I have this on my tbr so I can't wait to have a good excuse to remove a stinker
I'm heading for cover - fire in the hole!
It'll probably be Friday! I have 5 days off from both jobs starting Friday!! Woot woot!
Lol......as you know, I didn't think it was that bad but I am sorry I picked it as a monthly read a year ago. Later this month, the syfy channel starts this as a series. I'm going to watch it...at least, DVR it just to see how it stacks up.
Here you go, Kelly! Hopefully my review lives up to your expectations!
Randee wrote: "Lol......as you know, I didn't think it was that bad but I am sorry I picked it as a monthly read a year ago. Later this month, the syfy channel starts this as a series. I'm going to watch it...at ..."
Randee, no need to apologize!! We are all different readers. :) This was the first book in the great escape that I really disliked. But, it's ok. I do not hold you responsible. I gave it a shot, but it wasn't for me. I hope you don't feel bad about me not liking it! LOL
The way they market this as Harry Potter for adults gives people the wrong expectations. I enjoyed it but I can see why people hate Quentin thinking they're getting Harry Potter.
I agree for the most part. However, I never expected Quentin to be Harry Potter. I think Quentin is a shitbag on my own standards without needing to compare him to HP. But yes, my expectations for the story itself were high. I was hoping for the...excuse the pun..magic of HP. For a book about magic it had very little magic.
Stepheny wrote: "Congratulations, Lev Grossman! Your book fucking sucks."
You could have stopped right there. Oh god snortlaughs extreme. And then????
Stepheny wrote: "You may as well compare hippogriffs to flobberworms!"
and
Stepheny wrote: "Anyway, they later get turned into arctic foxes and then they fuck. The single most exciting moment in the whole entire book."
*dies*
BWhahahahaah! Your reaction to my review made my whole year. Literally. I am so glad you approve! LMFAO!
The dumbass actually has the audacity to demean his girlfriend for cheating on him after he cheated on her.
Were they on a break? ;)
Oh my the F-Bombs are raining down on this one :)
LMFAO. No. He got drunk and slept with someone...it was actually very vague. I think it may have even been a bit of an orgy. But he definitely hooked up with some other chick. Then his gf gets back at him and he WILL NOT LET IT GO. Every chance he gets he is throwing it in her face as if he never did anything in the first place. It drove me nuts. LOL
Ya ain't fed us in days, but I'd et some people 'for I et Subway or somethin'.
Bill wrote: "Oh my the F-Bombs are raining down on this one :)"
So sorry, Bill! I'm a lady only when I absolutely must be! ;) LOL Sarcasm and foul-language are two of my favorite things. :D
I think you should eat the pervy Subway guy. Is there anyway you could lure him down to the cellar Stepheny?
Jeff wrote: "Ya ain't fed us in days, but I'd et some people 'for I et Subway or somethin'."
Yeh'll eat what I'm feeding' yehs or yeh won't eat t'all! How'd old Musty taste? *cackles*
Delee wrote: "I think you should eat the pervy Subway guy. Is there anyway you could lure him down to the cellar Stepheny?"
I'm sure I could find a way....
Love this review. The copy that I picked up a while ago might just make it's way back to the library book sale. I can feel the hatred for it growing and I haven't even picked it up yet. :)
Putting this on the nope list...right next to the new Twilight one. haha!
Jeff wrote: "Musty tastes like hair...."
...and yur point is?
Delee wrote: "Jeff wrote: "Musty tastes like hair...."
...and yur point is?"
Them's good eats...
Andrea wrote: "Love this review. The copy that I picked up a while ago might just make it's way back to the library book sale. I can feel the hatred for it growing and I haven't even picked it up yet. :)
Putting..."
haha! Thanks, Andrea! But you should read it so we can bitch about it like we do the Maze Runner!!! LOL
Jeff wrote: Them's good eats..."
I just threw up a little...
Angel wrote: "I love this review! A lot."
Thank you, Angel! :)
LOL!!! Too funny!
Thanks for sharing, Ms. M! And thank you kindly for your words! :) I had not planned on using HP gifs originally but they seemed to fit rather nicely! ;)
<3 Love the rant and the gif's
This was on my TBR as well. Moved to the end or at least to the list of books to read out of curiosity.
Ginger wrote: "<3 Love the rant and the gif's
This was on my TBR as well. Moved to the end or at least to the list of books to read out of curiosity."
Haha!! So glad to hear my protege approves of my review!! :D You should read it so we can bask in our mutual hatred together! ;) LOL Or you could read it and love it. haha!
I think Grossman was trying to make a point about how finding a magical school or whatever will not make your life all perfect if you're still a jerk. But I don't want read about some jerks whining. I couldn't even finish this, it was so annoying.
You know what I really wanted to read? Those fictional Fillory (or whatever they were called) books that the characters really liked.
YES! You're 100% on the mark with that, Miriam! And had he been a better writer he could have pulled it off. But the incessant whining of the most pretentious characters led to my hatred. He really had the opportunity, more than once, to make this book awesome. What a letdown! And I agree- the Fillory books seemed much more interesting than what we DID read. LOL
Yesssssss love a good rant! Sooooooooooo you;re not carrying on with the series???!!!! :)
Lisa wrote: "Yesssssss love a good rant! Sooooooooooo you;re not carrying on with the series???!!!! :)"
Hahaha! No, ma'am!
At least at this point I am saying no. It's hard for me to not continue series...even when I dislike them I usually try to finish them to find out how the whole thing plays out. But....ugh! I'm going to say no! For now.. LOL
> But no one knows where the magic comes from you know. Like it’s apart of your being, ya know.
Wait... do people in HP know where magic comes from? It's midi-chlorians, right?
My GR friends are all over the map on this one. I'm morbidly curious, but I suspect my 500+ tbr shelf will keep me from giving into that.
Think I'll skip this one. Thanks for taking one for the team, Steph!!
Chris- Where the magic comes from isn't really even addressed in HP. But that's my point. If JKR didn't know she didn't talk about it. To me, if you're a writer and you're going to bring it into discussion you should probably be ready to give your reader's an answer. LOL And I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on it....IF you get around to it! ;)
Ashley *Hufflepuff Kitten* wrote: "Think I'll skip this one. Thanks for taking one for the team, Steph!!"
Anytime, Ashley! ;) LMAO!
So please, do not tell me how awesome the rest of them are. I will kill you lock you up in my basement and feed you to Jeff and Mr. KIng.
^^^^^ BAHAHAHAHAHA This review is awesome as always:)
And man! My friends are also seriously divided about this one...
Lol! So glad you enjoyed it, Jess! Thanks, Sweets!! :)
And yes. The reviews are all over the place!
With this 1-star review, my friends have now given this book every star rating possible. I find it amazing that the same book can evoke "awesome", "shit", and "meh" from different people, all of whom thought well enough of the genre and premise to read it in the first place.
Stepheny wrote: "Chris- Where the magic comes from isn't really even addressed in HP. But that's my point. If JKR didn't know she didn't talk about it. To me, if you're a writer and you're going to bring it into di..."
Ah, I see. That makes a lot of sense.
I will probably pass on this one even if the crazy variance in reviews has me interested. "He’s plagued with self-loathing and yet so incredibly full of himself that he he’s blinded by his own shit" is enough for me. That MC sounds like one that would drive me insane.
It is fascinating isn't it, Christopher?! That's the beauty of reading though...as you know :) I'm glad my review helped you make a decision! ;)
Wowzers! Is it actually called Special Snowflake School?! Definitely staying far away, I love Harry Potter immensely and don't think anything can come close. I shall stay far, far away. I am a masochist is seems as I'm going to read Grey BUT maybe that's enough self inflicted punishment for me
Damn, I really thought I was going to beat you to the presses with this one, but I got caught up in work and wasting time on gr, of course. I'll post my review tomorrow, and try and catch up with all the comments then. Nice rant though. :)
You should have learned from my mistake, Steph. I gave up at the illogical and pointless goose transfiguration.
Stepheny - I don't know you, but a friend liked your review and it showed up in my wall. I couldn't agree with you more. I despised this book. I never hated a main character more than I did Quentin. I am usually extremely OCD about reading a series, but I wouldn't waste my time on the second book even if you paid me. I am still mad when I think of the hours of my life I will never get back because of this book. <> Rant Over.
Stepheny wrote: "Jeff wrote: Them's good eats..."
I just threw up a little..."
It's better 'n slugs, bugs and Delees.
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I'm heading for cover - fire in the hole!
It'll probably be Friday! I have 5 days off from both jobs starting Friday!! Woot woot!
Lol......as you know, I didn't think it was that bad but I am sorry I picked it as a monthly read a year ago. Later this month, the syfy channel starts this as a series. I'm going to watch it...at least, DVR it just to see how it stacks up.
Here you go, Kelly! Hopefully my review lives up to your expectations!
Randee wrote: "Lol......as you know, I didn't think it was that bad but I am sorry I picked it as a monthly read a year ago. Later this month, the syfy channel starts this as a series. I'm going to watch it...at ..."Randee, no need to apologize!! We are all different readers. :) This was the first book in the great escape that I really disliked. But, it's ok. I do not hold you responsible. I gave it a shot, but it wasn't for me. I hope you don't feel bad about me not liking it! LOL
The way they market this as Harry Potter for adults gives people the wrong expectations. I enjoyed it but I can see why people hate Quentin thinking they're getting Harry Potter.
I agree for the most part. However, I never expected Quentin to be Harry Potter. I think Quentin is a shitbag on my own standards without needing to compare him to HP. But yes, my expectations for the story itself were high. I was hoping for the...excuse the pun..magic of HP. For a book about magic it had very little magic.
Stepheny wrote: "Congratulations, Lev Grossman! Your book fucking sucks."You could have stopped right there. Oh god snortlaughs extreme. And then????
Stepheny wrote: "You may as well compare hippogriffs to flobberworms!"
and
Stepheny wrote: "Anyway, they later get turned into arctic foxes and then they fuck. The single most exciting moment in the whole entire book."
*dies*
BWhahahahaah! Your reaction to my review made my whole year. Literally. I am so glad you approve! LMFAO!
The dumbass actually has the audacity to demean his girlfriend for cheating on him after he cheated on her.Were they on a break? ;)
Oh my the F-Bombs are raining down on this one :)
LMFAO. No. He got drunk and slept with someone...it was actually very vague. I think it may have even been a bit of an orgy. But he definitely hooked up with some other chick. Then his gf gets back at him and he WILL NOT LET IT GO. Every chance he gets he is throwing it in her face as if he never did anything in the first place. It drove me nuts. LOL
Ya ain't fed us in days, but I'd et some people 'for I et Subway or somethin'.
Bill wrote: "Oh my the F-Bombs are raining down on this one :)"So sorry, Bill! I'm a lady only when I absolutely must be! ;) LOL Sarcasm and foul-language are two of my favorite things. :D
I think you should eat the pervy Subway guy. Is there anyway you could lure him down to the cellar Stepheny?
Jeff wrote: "Ya ain't fed us in days, but I'd et some people 'for I et Subway or somethin'."Yeh'll eat what I'm feeding' yehs or yeh won't eat t'all! How'd old Musty taste? *cackles*
Delee wrote: "I think you should eat the pervy Subway guy. Is there anyway you could lure him down to the cellar Stepheny?"I'm sure I could find a way....
Love this review. The copy that I picked up a while ago might just make it's way back to the library book sale. I can feel the hatred for it growing and I haven't even picked it up yet. :)Putting this on the nope list...right next to the new Twilight one. haha!
Jeff wrote: "Musty tastes like hair...."...and yur point is?
Delee wrote: "Jeff wrote: "Musty tastes like hair...."...and yur point is?"
Them's good eats...
Andrea wrote: "Love this review. The copy that I picked up a while ago might just make it's way back to the library book sale. I can feel the hatred for it growing and I haven't even picked it up yet. :)Putting..."
haha! Thanks, Andrea! But you should read it so we can bitch about it like we do the Maze Runner!!! LOL
Jeff wrote: Them's good eats..."I just threw up a little...
Angel wrote: "I love this review! A lot."Thank you, Angel! :)
LOL!!! Too funny! Thanks for sharing, Ms. M! And thank you kindly for your words! :) I had not planned on using HP gifs originally but they seemed to fit rather nicely! ;)
<3 Love the rant and the gif's This was on my TBR as well. Moved to the end or at least to the list of books to read out of curiosity.
Ginger wrote: "<3 Love the rant and the gif's This was on my TBR as well. Moved to the end or at least to the list of books to read out of curiosity."
Haha!! So glad to hear my protege approves of my review!! :D You should read it so we can bask in our mutual hatred together! ;) LOL Or you could read it and love it. haha!
I think Grossman was trying to make a point about how finding a magical school or whatever will not make your life all perfect if you're still a jerk. But I don't want read about some jerks whining. I couldn't even finish this, it was so annoying.You know what I really wanted to read? Those fictional Fillory (or whatever they were called) books that the characters really liked.
YES! You're 100% on the mark with that, Miriam! And had he been a better writer he could have pulled it off. But the incessant whining of the most pretentious characters led to my hatred. He really had the opportunity, more than once, to make this book awesome. What a letdown! And I agree- the Fillory books seemed much more interesting than what we DID read. LOL
Yesssssss love a good rant! Sooooooooooo you;re not carrying on with the series???!!!! :)
Lisa wrote: "Yesssssss love a good rant! Sooooooooooo you;re not carrying on with the series???!!!! :)"Hahaha! No, ma'am!
At least at this point I am saying no. It's hard for me to not continue series...even when I dislike them I usually try to finish them to find out how the whole thing plays out. But....ugh! I'm going to say no! For now.. LOL
> But no one knows where the magic comes from you know. Like it’s apart of your being, ya know.Wait... do people in HP know where magic comes from? It's midi-chlorians, right?
My GR friends are all over the map on this one. I'm morbidly curious, but I suspect my 500+ tbr shelf will keep me from giving into that.
Think I'll skip this one. Thanks for taking one for the team, Steph!!
Chris- Where the magic comes from isn't really even addressed in HP. But that's my point. If JKR didn't know she didn't talk about it. To me, if you're a writer and you're going to bring it into discussion you should probably be ready to give your reader's an answer. LOL And I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on it....IF you get around to it! ;)
Ashley *Hufflepuff Kitten* wrote: "Think I'll skip this one. Thanks for taking one for the team, Steph!!"Anytime, Ashley! ;) LMAO!
So please, do not tell me how awesome the rest of them are. I will kill you lock you up in my basement and feed you to Jeff and Mr. KIng.^^^^^ BAHAHAHAHAHA This review is awesome as always:)
And man! My friends are also seriously divided about this one...
Lol! So glad you enjoyed it, Jess! Thanks, Sweets!! :)
And yes. The reviews are all over the place!
With this 1-star review, my friends have now given this book every star rating possible. I find it amazing that the same book can evoke "awesome", "shit", and "meh" from different people, all of whom thought well enough of the genre and premise to read it in the first place.
Stepheny wrote: "Chris- Where the magic comes from isn't really even addressed in HP. But that's my point. If JKR didn't know she didn't talk about it. To me, if you're a writer and you're going to bring it into di..."Ah, I see. That makes a lot of sense.
I will probably pass on this one even if the crazy variance in reviews has me interested. "He’s plagued with self-loathing and yet so incredibly full of himself that he he’s blinded by his own shit" is enough for me. That MC sounds like one that would drive me insane.
It is fascinating isn't it, Christopher?! That's the beauty of reading though...as you know :) I'm glad my review helped you make a decision! ;)
Wowzers! Is it actually called Special Snowflake School?! Definitely staying far away, I love Harry Potter immensely and don't think anything can come close. I shall stay far, far away. I am a masochist is seems as I'm going to read Grey BUT maybe that's enough self inflicted punishment for me
Damn, I really thought I was going to beat you to the presses with this one, but I got caught up in work and wasting time on gr, of course. I'll post my review tomorrow, and try and catch up with all the comments then. Nice rant though. :)
You should have learned from my mistake, Steph. I gave up at the illogical and pointless goose transfiguration.
Stepheny - I don't know you, but a friend liked your review and it showed up in my wall. I couldn't agree with you more. I despised this book. I never hated a main character more than I did Quentin. I am usually extremely OCD about reading a series, but I wouldn't waste my time on the second book even if you paid me. I am still mad when I think of the hours of my life I will never get back because of this book. <> Rant Over.
Stepheny wrote: "Jeff wrote: Them's good eats..."I just threw up a little..."
It's better 'n slugs, bugs and Delees.
