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I finished The Help which I LOVED. I'm scared to see the movie because I don't know how they can fit everything from the book in, and I don't want it to be ruined for me! I have the movie is great, though. Has anyone here read the book and seen the movie? What did you think?I'll be starting Wuthering Heights next and I'm still reading The Three Musketeers.
Reading Magic Street by Orson Scott Card. I remember reading it a few years ago and rather liking it, but not details. Other than Ender's Game, not really a OSC fan but this is interesting so far.
For anyone wanting Epic Fantasy, I had almost forgotton about The Ruins of Ambrai by Melanie Rawn. I thought it was great. I haven't seen it mentioned much lately, then, I'm a newbie.
I should follow that last recommendation with:From all I can find, the third book to this series has never been published and may never be. I think the first two are worth reading as they are, but they are not a complete story. It's a cryin shame. These were very good.
Ala wrote: "Denae wrote: "Kevin wrote: "I am rereading The Once and Future King right now."I really need to read that."
I hated that book. Hated.
Though I did love Pellinore."
Me, too, Ala. I forced myself to finish it!
Shannon wrote: "Ala wrote: "Denae wrote: "Kevin wrote: "I am rereading The Once and Future King right now."I really need to read that."
I hated that book. Hated.
Though I did love Pellinore."
Me, too,..."
That's what a lot of people tell me.
Sharon wrote: "Reading Magic Street by Orson Scott Card. I remember reading it a few years ago and rather liking it, but not details. Other than Ender's Game, not really a OSC fan but this is interesting so far."Sharon, you need to read Ender's Shadow if you have not read it. You will love it if you loved Ender's Game. I know most people read Ender's Game then miss Ender's Shadow even though it is the same story, but from a different view point.
Kevin wrote: "you need to read Ender's Shadow if you have not read it. You will love it if you loved Ender's Game."Yes, I liked Ender's Shadow as well, though I find I don't re-read it as often as I do Ender's Game.
And here I thought The Once and Future King was a fantasy book every fantasy fan was supposed to love. lol. I never finished it either. Too dry. Too boring. Just couldn't do it. I guess I don't have to feel guilty anymore. For the most part I'm tired of the whole Camelot thing in fantasy though.
TOaFK was my first real Arthurian read. And while the first part(the Disney movie part) was just ok, the rest of it was all kinds of retarded and pointless and godawful.
I swear to you, if not for Pellinore, I'd have just given it half a star.
I just love me some Pellinore, what?
I swear to you, if not for Pellinore, I'd have just given it half a star.
I just love me some Pellinore, what?
If you like King Athur twists, try The Drawing of the Darkby Tim Powers. I was pleasantly surprised by it. It could be extended but it's a stand alone now. I found it fun. More of a "historical Fantasy" but a good read.
I've tried reading the Once and Future King several times. I don't think I've ever made it oats the first 50 pages. Just isn't for me.
Thanks Hugh, added to my TBR.
Someday I'll get to it.
Someday.
Someday I'll get to it.
Someday.
NP... I found it very COOL. (I need to write a review on it I guess?)
Wow, I did not know I started all the hatred for The Once and Future King to all come out at once.
And I can now say that I am re-reading "the Hobbit" this time to my daughter as a bed time story (she's 6 working on 27). She liked how the dwarves all fell through Bilbo's beautiful green front door on top of Thorin Oakensheild himself. still a good read.
i'm a big fan of The Once and Future King. i think it is pretty wonderful. witty, wise, challenging in its anachronisms, full of down to earth moments as well as mystical ones. it has an anti-war theme as well that is pretty striking. just a genuine classic overall. although i actually prefer the separate novels, because several of the books (The Sword in the Stone, The Witch in the Wood, and The Book of Merlyn) were edited down for american audiences, to create the omnibus now known as "The Once and Future King".
Kevin wrote: "Wow, I did not know I started all the hatred for The Once and Future King to all come out at once."I think the first one to admit it caused a wave of relief. I thought I was the only one.
If people did not like The Once and Future King, then they would really not like The Book of Merlyn, which I hated. It was basically Merlyn trying to complete his education on war, which was very antiwar.
yep, that pretty much sums it up in many ways Kevin. of course it leaves out all the magic! and various things that i found to be heartwarming (all of which i've forgotten by now). i've read that at the point in his life where he wrote Merlyn, t.h. white just really wanted to make his anti-war feelings as clear as possible.
I might have to check it out someday. See what the love it or hate it relationship people have with this book is all about. lol
I have it around, but haven't gotten to it yet. Now I'm curious. :P
I've turned the corner on The Left Hand of God where I'm really enjoying it. It's very dark and sardonicly humorous.
Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "I've turned the corner on The Left Hand of God where I'm really enjoying it. It's very dark and sardonicly humorous."I've had my eye on this one for awhile. I like dry and sardonic, so I might have to actually pick it up at some point.
*POTENTIAL SPOILER ALERT*I've started reading 'The Weight of Blood (The Half-Orcs Book 1) by David Dalglish. Can't say I'm terribly happy with it so far. Hard to get into child-killer POV characters :(
I started Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption yesterday. I've heard great things and it will give me something in common with my father. There aren't many non-classics that do that.I'm still trying to decide on my next sci-fi and fantasy books, but I'm leaning towards Rainbows End and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. On the other hand, I still need to read On Basilisk Station and am really looking forward to Witches Abroad. Oh, decisions... *sigh*
Don't give up if the beginning is really, really dark, Colleen.
Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "Don't give up if the beginning is really, really dark, Colleen."Since I'm currently doing the Farseer trilogy, which will, apparently, leave me in tears, I think I'll hold off on this until next time I'm in the mood for something dark. :>
Colleen of the Crawling Chaos wrote: "Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "Don't give up if the beginning is really, really dark, Colleen."Since I'm currently doing the Farseer trilogy, which will, apparently, leave me in tears,..."
No one told me that would leave me in tears. *glares* Why wasn't I told, damn it?!
Denae wrote: "No one told me that would leave me in tears. *glares* Why wasn't I told, damn it?! "Um, well, I wasn't told so much as the person who's making me read them said that she cried... which I sort of took as a sort of warning.
I'm skeptical, though, personally.
Tears? I dunno why there'd be...
Well, maybe.
Well, maybe.
Just got another stack of books from the library, so my own books have to wait..again. I have no will power. I'm part way through Hard Magic, and it's pretty good, but I need to finish the library books!Again, I have no will power.
how ya liking Hard Magic, Mike?
I like it...but I'm stuck having to leave it on the back burner as I finish up the library books.
Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "Just got another stack of books from the library, so my own books have to wait..again. I have no will power. I'm part way through Hard Magic, and it's pretty good, but I need to fini..."You're not alone, Mike...lol I just keep getting books too. That mountain is becoming a planet. LOL
I got 3 emails from the library system while I was out of town telling me my holds are in. I'm half-inclined to make my boyfriend pick them up for me. Even the extremely tiny branch library is dangerous.On a related note, I got to visit the NY Public Library yesterday. Oh my god, it's amazing.
That would be amazing, Denae! I'd love to go there!
I used about two and a half rolls of film on my trip and a full roll was there. I really hope they turn out well.
Ooooh. Can you post some if you're ever near a scanner? :D
It may be while before I get them developed, but I definitely will.
I've been in the need of light, cute and funny. I'm reading romances right now and they are hitting the spot. I'm NOT in the mood for dark, sad, or that stuff. Speaking of that...maybe a re-read of The belgarid?
Ala wrote: "Tears? I dunno why there'd be...Well, maybe."
I'm the crier, and I don't think it's typical. I just really really love the series. I've read the books three times now. The first time through, I don't think I cried. The second time though.. I sobbed. And I'm not normally a crier! And the third time through, even more tears.
But I told no one else they'd cry! I'm just a big baby when it comes to my Fity-poo :)
Shannon wrote: "Just finished The Native Star and started The Greyfriar."How did you like 'Native Star'?
@Dawn - I wasn't gonna out ya. ;)
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I started Eighth Grade Bites by Heather Brewer this morning. I needed something light and frothy as a break between RA and AQ.
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