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I haven't read Counterpunch, Lady*M, thanks for the recommendation. And to your comment in the introduction thread, I am now on book 11 in the Dresden Files. I've been reading them straight through on my Nook (took them out from my public library Books 1-6, and now 7-12), starting only about four weeks ago (yes, 11th book in four weeks, excluding all the other things I've been reading. I read in the gym, instead of watching TV, and not only is my stamina massive now, but I'm reading way more books, at least those from the library.)
The world-building is really incredible, in my opinion, though by no means am I an expert. And it's not just fantasy, it's mystery, it's quirky characters. I never saw the quickly canceled series when it was on the air, but I think I'm happier having it in my own imagination.
Much like Robert Parker's Spenser series. Robert Urich was charming, but I liked my own imagination at play.
Which is why that even though I want Josh to make the really big bucks, I don't want to see Jake and Adrien on my tv screen (of course, now the tribe will start to pelt me with old carrot heads and rotten onions.)
mc wrote: "I don't want to see Jake and Adrien on my tv screen..."Agree with u here :D some characters should just remain imaginary. Jake and Adrien r among them. :D
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Josh wrote: "Bella wrote: "Books r closed for now; time to watch Twilight Saga-Breaking Dawn 1 ^__________^":-D"
U gonna watch it, Josh ?? ^_^
Bella wrote: "Josh wrote: "Bella wrote: "Books r closed for now; time to watch Twilight Saga-Breaking Dawn 1 ^__________^":-D"
U gonna watch it, Josh ?? ^_^"
Say it aint so, Josh, say it aint so!
Kristie wrote: "Say it aint so, Josh, say it aint so!"If it's any help, he watched all the previous parts ;)
:P
OH NOES! I am so disillusioned now. :(
Kristie wrote: "OH NOES! I am so disillusioned now. :("Aww hon...why don't u like them?
I haven't read any of those books but I've heard enough about them to know if I tried my eyes would roll right out of my head.
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U gonna watch it, Josh ?? ^_^"
Say it aint so, Josh, say it aint so!"
Only if I have nieces in dire need of an accompanying adult.
Kristie wrote: "I haven't read any of those books but I've heard enough about them to know if I tried my eyes would roll right out of my head."*sigh* that's not fair u know. I was like u too but when I started the books, I just couldn't stop. They r that good. At least give them a chance and read, if u still don't like them, then I will say, yeah it's fair. But just hearing from others never help, nope.
Josh wrote: "Candice wrote: "I've got an enthusiastic rec for y'all. I just finished Dark Edge of Honor by Voinov and Etzweiler. It was absolutely crackerjack. The main voice behind Special Forces is heard he..."Me, too. I've wondered about that, his diff co-authors. The voice doesn't seem to change much, does it?
Thanks for the rec. I'll get that one, too.
Josh wrote: "Only if I have nieces in dire need of an accompanying adult. ":D
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Ha ha! But those books weren't bad at all... they were so sweet and full of lurve... ;)
Josh wrote: "Kaje wrote: "Josh wrote: "I keep trying, given the glowing recommendations, but I've yet to get through the excerpts. ..."I can't come up with anything I've liked that was a bigger style contra..."
LOL
Bella wrote: "*sigh* that's not fair u know. I was like u too but when I started the books, I just couldn't stop. They r that good. At least give them a chance and read, if u still don't like them, then I will say, yeah it's fair. But just hearing from others never help, nope."For one thing I don't read het romance so that would be one good reason not to read it. I don't like vampires and werewolves. I know what I like and what I don't. I haven't tried smacking myself in the face with a board yet but I'm pretty sure I wouldn't like that either.
mc wrote: "I am now on book 11 in the Dresden Files. The world-building is really incredible, in my opinion, though by no means am I an expert. And it's not just fantasy, it's mystery, it's quirky characters. I never saw the quickly canceled series when it was on the air, but I think I'm happier having it in my own imagination...."
I'm usually like that - don't watch movies of favorite books, but the series was good too; it was different, the characters just had a little shift (eg. Harry was more hapless and Bob the skull was very different) but it was great. I just looked at it as a new take on the same world. So sad it was canceled. (I remember a favorite author, maybe Tanya Huff writing a line something like "No one deserved that except maybe Saddam Hussein or the guy who canceled The Dresden Files.")
Kristie wrote: "For one thing I don't read het romance so that would be one good reason not to read it...."Ahh...u don't read ANY het romance.Dats the reason
Kristie wrote: "I know what I like and what I don't. I haven't tried smacking myself in the face with a board yet but I'm pretty sure I wouldn't like that either."
Chill...I was only asking. No need to get so serious :/
I'm chill. I wasn't trying to be mean or anything. The board thing was an attempt at humor. Not a good one admittedly.
My girls loved the Twilight books back before they were popular, but felt like they outgrew them.
Kaje wrote: (I remember a favorite author, maybe Tanya Huff writing a line something like "No one deserved that except maybe Saddam Hussein or the guy who canceled The Dresden Files.") This is just a fabulous line.
Kaje wrote: "My girls loved the Twilight books back before they were popular, but felt like they outgrew them."^_^
I agree with Kaje-- The Dresden Files tv series is worth watching. It's similar enough to the books to be familiar, but stands well on its own. And it's available for streaming from Netflix.
Lou wrote: "Has anyone watched Downton Abbey on BBCA? It's a a very fine upstairs-downstairs miniseries. The story ended just as WWI was about to break out. The second season will be coming in January.I coll..."
I loved Downton Abby! Maggie Smith is priceless! I watched season two (I know, I'm a bad bad person) and I liked it even better than season one, though you need a little more suspension of disbelief for it.
I took it as a sign that I read too much m/m romance that when Thomas started making out with the earl it didn't even register as anything unusual for me. I loved the scene where the cook is trying to explain to the little kitchen maid why she and Thomas wouldn't work out.
I've just finished
.It was excellent, if you don't mind a modern slave society.
Lou wrote: "Cheryl wrote: "I loved Downton Abby! Maggie Smith is priceless! I watched season two (I know, I'm a bad bad person) and I liked it even better than season one, though you need a little more suspens..."No one will ever be like her. I can't think of anyone who can hold a candle to her. When she said "stick that in your pipe and smoke it" I laughed out loud. For a few minutes. So wonderful, and I don't think anyone else would have made that line so great.
Antonella wrote: "I've just finished .It was excellent, if you don't mind a modern slave society."
I agree! Excellent, excellent story.
Antonella wrote: "I've just finished .It was excellent, if you don't mind a modern slave society."
Which is why I'm still holding back ... I don't handle slavery stories well ... I'm in the 'I want to, but I don't think I can' group ...
Blaine D. wrote: "Which is why I'm still holding back ... I don't handle slavery stories well"I know, I read also
and gave it 4 stars, but probably I should reconsider, because without slavery it could have been 4,5 or 5. Somehow it is not fair to the author if a reader gives a lower rating to an excellent book because of a personal problem with a subject...
Blaine D. wrote: "Antonella wrote: "I've just finished .It was excellent, if you don't mind a modern slave society."
Which is why I'm still holding back ... I don't handle slavery..."
Blaine, if it helps - I hate, HATE slavery stories. That was the reason I didn't read (and will never read) the first two books. All that - and I still loved >i>Counterpunch. Voinov doesn't make you suffer through unnecessary violence. You know what happened and that is enough.
OT: I finished Marathon Cowboys. It's wonderful, sad, must-read-more-than-once story.
Lady*M wrote: "I'm (almost) half way through King's The Dark Tower series, I finished Voinov's Counterpunch and enjoyed it immensely, which is a big deal because I usually don't like slave fiction, and now I don'..."LadyM, just to warn you, when I finally finished the last book in the Dark Tower series, I threw it against the wall. I don't normally throw things, especially books, but I felt that one deserved it. Of course, when I started reading the series there were only 3 out of 7 books out so I waited years and years to get to the end.
Other than the last few chapters, I enjoyed the series. Of course, it's Stephen King so parts of it get silly and the story wanders all over the place, but it's still a series I recommend to others, though with the caveat that I'll lend them the last one because it's a hardcover and therefore a more satisfying throw, should they feel the need. :)
Cheryl wrote: "LadyM, just to warn you, when I finally finished the last book in the Dark Tower series, I threw it against the wall. I don't normally throw things, especially books, but I felt that one deserved it. Of course, when I started reading the series there were only 3 out of 7 books out so I waited years and years to get to the end."Ha, ha, I heard about that, thanks about the warning. And I feel your pain (George Martin, hello! I had to stop reading this one, although I still buy the books, sigh.). Considering that I am a new reader - these are actually (gasp!) my first SK books - and my experience with fantasy, I don't have high expectations (I have my suspicion where this is going). Plus, I have e-books so throwing my PC isn't an option, no matter how I feel in the end. XD Still, so far, I enjoy the series. I really, really like my anti-heroes. And I want Oy for a pet. ~_^
Lady*M wrote: "Blaine D. wrote: "Antonella wrote: "I've just finished .It was excellent, if you don't mind a modern slave society."
Which is why I'm still holding back ... ..."
It's not the violence ... it's the free will thing, the unfairness, the stripping of rights thing that gives me the creeps.
I'll be contemplating it for a while longer
If it were a film, I'd ask one of my friends to see it with me, but with a book that just doesn't work
Cheryl wrote: "LadyM, just to warn you, when I finally finished the last book in the Dark Tower series, I threw it against the wall. I don't normally throw things, especially books, but I felt that one deserved it."lol
I know, but I must confess that after years have gone by, I think it was the only possible ending.
Lisa wrote: "I just started Prisoner by Megan Derr.I finished According to Hoyle. It was amazing. Really great characters and setting. Can't wait for further adventures with those guys. I also read Dark Souls..."
Read Dark Soul 2 last night. LOVED IT!!!
only complaint ... too bloody short!!!!
Lisa wrote: "I know right. At least we have more to look forward to! "True! Very True.
Maybe I should finally start on his 'Special Forces' ...
I keep meaning to, but my to-read list is so long ...
Blaine D. wrote: "Lisa wrote: "I know right. At least we have more to look forward to! "True! Very True.
Maybe I should finally start on his 'Special Forces' ...
I keep meaning to, but my to-read list is so long ..."
Blaine: I had a couple of emotional meltdowns with SF :)
Special Forces is on my TBR list, too. I've been putting it off because I keep hearing about what a tough read it is in spots. I think I'm going to have to find someone to hold my hand while I read it. :P
I know it's not a romance and a bit gritty.I'll just have to see how far I get :)
Everybody has melt downs at a few points in SF. Best thing to do is read it with other friends or find one your friends who's already read the whole thing and harass them with PMs. Failing that, Aleks' author group has a very long Special Forces thread filled with rants. If you post there, usually someone (or several someone's) will come along and commiserate.
Kate Mc. wrote: "Everybody has melt downs at a few points in SF. Best thing to do is read it with other friends or find one your friends who's already read the whole thing and harass them with PMs. Failing that, ..."Good tip!
I also believe in skimming over certain parts :)
mc wrote: "I also believe in skimming over certain parts :)"
I know those who have completely rewritten certain parts! And/or cut and pasted them out of their copy. :D
I know those who have completely rewritten certain parts! And/or cut and pasted them out of their copy. :D
Kate Mc. wrote: "mc wrote: "I also believe in skimming over certain parts :)"I know those who have completely rewritten certain parts! And/or cut and pasted them out of their copy. :D"
I want to do that!!!! How do I do that?
I'd "control F": Jean and delete entire sections!!!!! :D
Kate Mc. wrote: "mc wrote: "I also believe in skimming over certain parts :)"I know those who have completely rewritten certain parts! And/or cut and pasted them out of their copy. :D"
Ha! Only a true fan (or a looney, although that distinction is probably academic) would bother to edit out the bits they don't like for future reads!
Becky wrote: "Kate Mc. wrote: "mc wrote: "I also believe in skimming over certain parts :)"
I know those who have completely rewritten certain parts! And/or cut and pasted them out of their copy. :D"
Ha! On..."
LOL. I think it's more for catharsis. The second book of that series sends most romance readers into a flaming rage, and killing off a few scenes (or even characters) is a coping mechanism. Kind of a "There! Fixed it!" sort of thing.
I know those who have completely rewritten certain parts! And/or cut and pasted them out of their copy. :D"
Ha! On..."
LOL. I think it's more for catharsis. The second book of that series sends most romance readers into a flaming rage, and killing off a few scenes (or even characters) is a coping mechanism. Kind of a "There! Fixed it!" sort of thing.
Becky wrote: "Ha! Only a true fan (or a looney, although that distinction is probably academic) would bother to edit out the bits they don't like for future reads! ..."
LOL! So true!
I wouldn't go as far as blacking out text :), but yes, there are a few characters, or rather, ongoing character activities, that I would have preferred some changes to.
Cheryl wrote: "Lady*M wrote: "I'm (almost) half way through King's The Dark Tower series, I finished Voinov's Counterpunch and enjoyed it immensely, which is a big deal because I usually don't like slave fiction,..."Cheryl, There is something so satisfying about having you say that. I have NEVER been so angry over an ending in my life. That one takes the cake, easy.
You read a series that long, and for that long, it's a trust. You trust the author to take you through and make it worth your while, yes along the way, but also in the end. That ending struck me as cheap, easy, and screw-you arrogant. And if none of that is fair to King, that is still the nature of the crappy ending he gave us.
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