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Kandice's Reading Progress
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Becky
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Jun 24, 2009 09:22AM
Look at you go!! I told you that you would pass me!
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I am pretty certain it's temporary, though;)
Loved The Gunslinger this time around. I am so happy I decided (with a little nudge;) to read these again. Well, I never actually finished the entire series, but will this time.
I can't believe you haven't read the entire series, Kandice. Aren't you a huge SK fan? I hope you enjoy them this time around! How far did you get before?
I'm a huge fan of the Dark Tower series. Don't give up on reading them.
When I read each of the first three there was a terrible trajedy in my life at the same time. Bad timing all around and made me reluctant to read anymore. It's been years, so I am very, very happy to start again.
They just keep getting better and better...I read Wizard & Glass (book 4) for 4 hours once without looking up once. Had immense eye strain and a headache after for a while but oh welll... :)
I'm reading a McCullough right now, but needed a little "light" graphic action after Gunslinger, hence the two at the end. They were short so I only counted them as half.
The McCullough was a five star read for me. They always are. I'm reading a "little" book and then maybe The Drawing of the Three. I'm not sure how far I should space the series.
Kandice wrote: "The McCullough was a five star read for me. They always are. I'm reading a "little" book and then maybe The Drawing of the Three. I'm not sure how far I should space the series."Not at all. Well, I never do. I read them back to back. I love it. It's not like reading, and more like falling into Roland's world. You should read them that way. Start to finish. It's really worth it!
I agree with Becky. Space them only as far apart as you need time to get your hands on the next one. This is how I went to Borders too much last summer.
Rachel wrote: "I agree with Becky. Space them only as far apart as you need time to get your hands on the next one. This is how I went to Borders too much last summer."She already has them all I believe. So no excuses there!
73?!?! Look at you go. I TOLD you that you would blow me out of the water!
I am very into The Drawing of the Three and I am loving, loving, loving it!!!!!!!!
Kandice wrote: "I am very into The Drawing of the Three and I am loving, loving, loving it!!!!!!!!"That book is awesome...glad you're enjoying it Kandice!
I am beginning to see that they are all going to be awesome. I just read them in the wrong mood/mind frame before. I should have KNOWN that, since King can do no wrong as far as I'm concerned.
I think Gunslinger is rough because Roland is hard character to like and it's mostly just him until he meets Jake. The other characters are more likable and they make you root for Roland to succeed.
Well, you and Becky both thought I should read them straight through, but I was planning on peppering other books in. As I become more involved, I may not be able to wait...Man, King is such a time suck for me. He writes fast, but I should probably be thankful he doesn't write any faster than he does, or I would have NO life! LOL
I finished! I want to read the third in the series, but I really do need to fit a few books in between. I think I'll choose something short;)
Glad you're enjoying this time, Kandice!
Kandice wrote: "I finished! I want to read the third in the series, but I really do need to fit a few books in between. I think I'll choose something short;)":(
Read them straight through!! You won't regret it!
Yes read them straight through, missy! hehe
Keep tagging along on your quest with the gunslinger. It only gets better and better.
I have a feeling that you will especially love W&G. (And then after that one, you can read Gunslinger Born!)
Iam really loving the DT series, but...it's kindof painful to read. I don't mean because it's a struggle, but because I am invested in the characters now. They are going through hard things and so I keep reading a section...putting it down...miss them...pick it up...it's sad...I put it down...It's taking a long time. I think I will take a little break for a book or two after this one. I am anxious to get through W&G though, because I want to read the comic.
Oh, hmm... Things don't really get any easier for them. But it's so good, and the end of the series is, in my opinion, a PERFECT ending, even though a lot of people hated it. But I think it's worth it. I'm sorry you're not enjoying it more. :(
I'm enjoying it plenty! STOP thinking that. I just find it on the verge of painful to continue. I finished Wastelands, but am going to read a little fluff before continuing.
I just finished a couple of graphic novels I was looking forwward to and started the Percy Jackson series. I need to read one more before Wizards and Glass.
yeah, me too! Don't make us come over there...!
Sorry girls. I always miss you too, but it sure feels good to know it's reciprocated!I am loving Wizards and Glass. It's such a beautiful story, and even though the theme is the same, quite a break from the gloom and doom of Wastelands! I keep saying it, but I have to say again...I HATE, HATE, HATE the illustrations. They especially don't go with this installment. This one needed more romantice renderings like the first.
I feel I am becoming immersed in the Dark Tower series! It's such a beautiful, heartbreaking epic.I am obviously going to hit my goal of 100, so I think I'll try to read a few more things outside my comfort zone.
Next up: Dangerous Liasons
Okay, I have begun the fourth Maximum Ride book and an Agatha Christie, but as soon as those quickies are finished...Back on the DT train. I said train, not Mono, although probably not that much safer;)
Finished Max, and despite others views, I loved it! I feel silly for waiting so long to read it just because others seemed to dislike it. Now I need to finish my Christie and then....Back to Roland and Ka-tet.
I really don't see how you can interrupt the journey like this. I have to read them back to back all the way through. *eyes you suspiciously*
Are you working for the Crimson King???
Of course NOT! Even if I have no way to reach 19 with my name, I am still...well, NOT working for HIM! LOLI just have so many books people want me to read. If I want them to return the favor, I have to be willing...
You could... Uhh, you could tell them you've promised me the next three books, and I'll cry if you break your promise! They'd believe it. Everyone knows how immature I am!!
As soon as I finish this Christie the DT is next. Promise, cross my heart, hope to die, stick a needle in my eye! Pinky swear even!!!!!
ALL of the DT books??? NO more interruptions? O_O
Ummmm....well, no. I DID order the rest of the graphics from the library this morning and am relying on you to tell me when to read each:)
Oh... I dunno... I haven't read any other graphics.
Be back soon... going out to dinner! :D
Okay, I'll just have to figure it out myself, then! :PI'm AM reading them fairly quickly! It's not like it's taking me a year or anything...
HEY!!!!! I've only really asked you (begged!) to read a short little book! (POTA)On the bright side, I have only a few pages left of my Christie. I have Wolves all ready to go. I may, just may, have to go right into Song O S, because I think you said that's your favorite.
No, SOS isn't my favorite either! LOL I do like it a lot though. I just want you to finish so that we can talk about it!!
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