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Nov 04, 2012 05:13AM
Hahaha feel free to be Sherlock, I was being Nancy Drew stealing Sherlock's epic line lol
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Wouldn't it be a little bit....wet if you lived in Niagara Falls? ;D
That's what his profile says, not me! It's probably from the zip-code that the site thinks that or something, idk
Emily wrote: "Wouldn't it be a little bit....wet if you lived in Niagara Falls? ;D"So...Danny is a supervillain with a lair behind a waterfall! I suspected as much :p
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So...Danny is a supervillain with a lair behind a waterfall! I suspected as much :p"
If only.
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People have heard of Niagra Falls? No!
Yet you use it all the time. Oh the irony ;)
Me, sarcastic? No...And yeah it was sarcasm, it just doesn't come across well on the internet lol.
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I got it as soon as I read it... Hence the cracking up smiley.
That was mean... You're not dense Lydia. *sends expert brother killing glare* I'm not sure how effective it is though from this distance....
Danny has my support though, I sent him protection across distance from brother killing glares. I'm immune to them thanks to my younger sister.
Oh I doubt that. My glares are extremely intense. Good enough to knock out five brothers in one go. ;)
Hmm...well, my favorites would be:
Percy Jackson--it was the first real fantasy series I loved, and introduced me to the fantasy genre in general. It's more of personal significance than real literary value, but even without it I still love it.
The Lord of the Rings--nothing, nothing, NOTHING can beat this fucking awesome masterpiece.
The Wizard of Oz and its sequels--I love Frank Baum's sense of humor, and his stories never fail to entertain.
Pride and Prejudice--this is probably the only romance I like, and will ever like. I'm not sure why I like this so much--there's something so sweet and savory about it. I practically suck on every damn word Austen puts on the page. It's like poetry in slow motion. There's a lot more depth and complexity to the actual romance as well, something beyond "OMFG TWOO WUV" like most romances I've read. I also like how it's very unique from other romance books. Instead of Lizzie and Darcy having to jump through hoops and defeat the bad guys to be together, they have to actually grow the hell up to get together. They're not destined for each other from the beginning--each had to grow as real people before they could become a couple. I liked that. And, of course, Austen's awesome sense of humor.
A Game of Thrones--I didn't read the entire series, only the first one, but DAMN that was EPIC. It's amazing how Martin can juggle so many complex story lines and weave them together so seamlessly. And while his characters are all archetypes, they still seem original, real, and plain fascinating. Daenerys Targaryen and Arya Stark are my favorite characters--I felt like crying whenever I read their parts of the story.
I loved The False Prince--it has the same feel as the Ranger's Apprentice series by John Flanagan and its protagonist is AWESOME.
Books I like-but-not-love
Harry Potter--I like it enough to consider myself to be a fan, but in terms of literary value, they're just meh. The characters are sympathetic enough but not very original, the plot is long-winded and far more complex than it really needs to be, the prose is plain and doesn't have any real style or flair. It can get quite emotionally intense at times, though--I cried my heart out when Dobby died. And I love that--I love going through the same emotional process as the main characters, grieving with them, feeling like things are hopeless...and then cheering for them when they pull it together and triumph in the end. And Molly Weasley FTW.
Chronicles of Narnia--I've only read the first two. I quite liked them, but they pale in comparison to the Lord of the Rings. Had LotR not been written, this might have made it to my absolute favorites list.
All books written by Jessica Day Goerge--they're all entertaining, cute, and nicely written. I like that she is able to create a female protagonist that is both feminine and strong at the same time. That's pretty unique in YA--most of the time the girls are all simpering idiots, or over the top badasses. George is more down-to-earth with her stories, light and entertaining but deep enough to immerse oneself into.
Books written by Gail Carson Levine--I'm not a fan of Levine's writing style, but I do love her spins on fairy tales. They're all entertaining, funny, and creative. Her short stories are HILARIOUS as well.
39 Clues--light, fun, and page-turning. Nothing mind-blowingly awesome, but definitely something to read in one's spare time if they're just bored.
Books that are just "meh":
Eragon--from a literary standpoint these books are crap, but I still quite enjoyed them. They're kind of cute and entertaining when you ignore all the flaws, and while some see Paolini's purple prose and long-winded sentences as further proof of his inability to craft a well-written story (as I did at times), I still found the books charming enough. They're the kind of books I read when I get bored and have nothing else to read.
Books I hate:
Fifty Shades of Shit--awful. Awful awful awful. Within the first twenty pages my brain cells began dying slowly and painfully. At least I was smart enough to shut the book and never look at it again. I apologized to my poor brain and promised not to subject it to anything so torturously, horribly antagonizing ever again. My brain has yet to forgive me for my extreme cruelty, and I can't really blame it.
Twilight--I used to hate this with a passion, but many Twilight fans have convinced me that it's not as bad as I used to think it is. Still, they're mostly literary garbage for me. No real story structure, bland generic one-dimensional characters, slooooooow pacing, and repetitive prose.
Hunger Games--I had such high hopes for this. I came into it eager, willing, and expecting to be a fan. I thought the idea was amazing, albeit unoriginal. I was sooo disappointed. Vomit-inducing prose, Dues Ex Machina, Macguffin and plot-hole-riddled plot, flat archetypes for characters, wacky pacing, and extremely sloppy world-building.
Percy Jackson--it was the first real fantasy series I loved, and introduced me to the fantasy genre in general. It's more of personal significance than real literary value, but even without it I still love it.
The Lord of the Rings--nothing, nothing, NOTHING can beat this fucking awesome masterpiece.
The Wizard of Oz and its sequels--I love Frank Baum's sense of humor, and his stories never fail to entertain.
Pride and Prejudice--this is probably the only romance I like, and will ever like. I'm not sure why I like this so much--there's something so sweet and savory about it. I practically suck on every damn word Austen puts on the page. It's like poetry in slow motion. There's a lot more depth and complexity to the actual romance as well, something beyond "OMFG TWOO WUV" like most romances I've read. I also like how it's very unique from other romance books. Instead of Lizzie and Darcy having to jump through hoops and defeat the bad guys to be together, they have to actually grow the hell up to get together. They're not destined for each other from the beginning--each had to grow as real people before they could become a couple. I liked that. And, of course, Austen's awesome sense of humor.
A Game of Thrones--I didn't read the entire series, only the first one, but DAMN that was EPIC. It's amazing how Martin can juggle so many complex story lines and weave them together so seamlessly. And while his characters are all archetypes, they still seem original, real, and plain fascinating. Daenerys Targaryen and Arya Stark are my favorite characters--I felt like crying whenever I read their parts of the story.
I loved The False Prince--it has the same feel as the Ranger's Apprentice series by John Flanagan and its protagonist is AWESOME.
Books I like-but-not-love
Harry Potter--I like it enough to consider myself to be a fan, but in terms of literary value, they're just meh. The characters are sympathetic enough but not very original, the plot is long-winded and far more complex than it really needs to be, the prose is plain and doesn't have any real style or flair. It can get quite emotionally intense at times, though--I cried my heart out when Dobby died. And I love that--I love going through the same emotional process as the main characters, grieving with them, feeling like things are hopeless...and then cheering for them when they pull it together and triumph in the end. And Molly Weasley FTW.
Chronicles of Narnia--I've only read the first two. I quite liked them, but they pale in comparison to the Lord of the Rings. Had LotR not been written, this might have made it to my absolute favorites list.
All books written by Jessica Day Goerge--they're all entertaining, cute, and nicely written. I like that she is able to create a female protagonist that is both feminine and strong at the same time. That's pretty unique in YA--most of the time the girls are all simpering idiots, or over the top badasses. George is more down-to-earth with her stories, light and entertaining but deep enough to immerse oneself into.
Books written by Gail Carson Levine--I'm not a fan of Levine's writing style, but I do love her spins on fairy tales. They're all entertaining, funny, and creative. Her short stories are HILARIOUS as well.
39 Clues--light, fun, and page-turning. Nothing mind-blowingly awesome, but definitely something to read in one's spare time if they're just bored.
Books that are just "meh":
Eragon--from a literary standpoint these books are crap, but I still quite enjoyed them. They're kind of cute and entertaining when you ignore all the flaws, and while some see Paolini's purple prose and long-winded sentences as further proof of his inability to craft a well-written story (as I did at times), I still found the books charming enough. They're the kind of books I read when I get bored and have nothing else to read.
Books I hate:
Fifty Shades of Shit--awful. Awful awful awful. Within the first twenty pages my brain cells began dying slowly and painfully. At least I was smart enough to shut the book and never look at it again. I apologized to my poor brain and promised not to subject it to anything so torturously, horribly antagonizing ever again. My brain has yet to forgive me for my extreme cruelty, and I can't really blame it.
Twilight--I used to hate this with a passion, but many Twilight fans have convinced me that it's not as bad as I used to think it is. Still, they're mostly literary garbage for me. No real story structure, bland generic one-dimensional characters, slooooooow pacing, and repetitive prose.
Hunger Games--I had such high hopes for this. I came into it eager, willing, and expecting to be a fan. I thought the idea was amazing, albeit unoriginal. I was sooo disappointed. Vomit-inducing prose, Dues Ex Machina, Macguffin and plot-hole-riddled plot, flat archetypes for characters, wacky pacing, and extremely sloppy world-building.
Jonathan wrote: "Me, sarcastic? No...
And yeah it was sarcasm, it just doesn't come across well on the internet lol."
I picked it up :P
And yeah it was sarcasm, it just doesn't come across well on the internet lol."
I picked it up :P
ϮAʛʛⅇℛʊℵʛ {Lerman Lover} wrote: "That was mean... You're not dense Lydia. *sends expert brother killing glare* I'm not sure how effective it is though from this distance...."
Can I have one of these glares to take home and use?
:P
Can I have one of these glares to take home and use?
:P
Feel free. I use multiple daily lol don't seem to run out.
The Mighty Katara wrote: "Jocelyn wrote: "Hmm...well, my favorites would be:
Percy Jackson--it was the first real fantasy series I loved, and introduced me to the fantasy genre in general. It's more of personal significanc..."
I liked Narnia, but it's supposed to be on par with Lord of the Rings, and it simply wasn't. If LotR had never been written, Narnia would have made it to my favorites list.
Percy Jackson--it was the first real fantasy series I loved, and introduced me to the fantasy genre in general. It's more of personal significanc..."
I liked Narnia, but it's supposed to be on par with Lord of the Rings, and it simply wasn't. If LotR had never been written, Narnia would have made it to my favorites list.
Jocelyn wrote: "The Mighty Katara wrote: "Jocelyn wrote: "Hmm...well, my favorites would be:Percy Jackson--it was the first real fantasy series I loved, and introduced me to the fantasy genre in general. It's mo..."
Fair enough. I read Narnia first thing ever. It's not on par with Rings but it is pretty good and without Lewis Rings would never have been published likely.
Jonathan wrote: "Jocelyn wrote: "The Mighty Katara wrote: "Jocelyn wrote: "Hmm...well, my favorites would be:
Percy Jackson--it was the first real fantasy series I loved, and introduced me to the fantasy genre in ..."
True, true. Tolkien and Lewis were friends and part of that group...was it the Inklings or something?
Narnia is credited, just like LotR, with creating the genre of high fantasy, but for me didn't inspire the same sense of awe as while reading LotR. I dislike how Lewis's characters are just good guys or bad guys--no explanation. Inexplicably good, inexplicably bad. The morality is just too black-and-white for my taste. One could say that it's the entire point of the series, a portrayal of ideals...eh, I guess it boils down to personal preference here. I still quite liked them, though. Susan Pevensie FTW.
Percy Jackson--it was the first real fantasy series I loved, and introduced me to the fantasy genre in ..."
True, true. Tolkien and Lewis were friends and part of that group...was it the Inklings or something?
Narnia is credited, just like LotR, with creating the genre of high fantasy, but for me didn't inspire the same sense of awe as while reading LotR. I dislike how Lewis's characters are just good guys or bad guys--no explanation. Inexplicably good, inexplicably bad. The morality is just too black-and-white for my taste. One could say that it's the entire point of the series, a portrayal of ideals...eh, I guess it boils down to personal preference here. I still quite liked them, though. Susan Pevensie FTW.
It was all about being black and white yes. The characters are particularly meant to be like that. Yes, it certainly is personal taste though they are well written children's books and classics of the fantasy world.
