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Do you feel you sometimes emulate one or more of the characters you've come to know?
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Ladyhawk
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Sep 26, 2010 08:32PM
After I finished Outlander, in addition to the mental/emotional/spiritual transformation I under went, I found myself feeling like Claire. Is that crazy? Or just a natural response? I felt more self-confident, adventurous and a hell of a lot sexier, that's for sure. Is this just part of why literary addicts appreciate good literature? To be imbued with their essence?
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I do that after I read a series. I know I do it with outlander, for sure. But any series I'm reading and enjoying. I'll start emulating the characters and even using phrases or terminoligy that they use. I read Clan of the Cave Bear and start talking in short sentences. I read Twilight and I start talking all Brooding and Emo, or I'm saying 'sure sure' like Jacob... I think it's because true readers really fall into the pages of their book.
I catch myself saying "Jesus H. Roosevelt Christ" now!
I do too!! All the time! My husband makes fun of me.
No, I wish sometimes I could be like one character or another, usually Claire but that's mostly because she has Jaime. I'm not confrontational like her, although I do swear like a sailor (thank you Mom!).
Those are some pretty funny comments! I was just on an adrenalin high from another book I just finished and it reminded me of how I felt I was channeling Claire after a few Outlander books! It was an Anita Blake Novel, my first. And she is pretty "kick ass" for lack of a better term! But just totally fun. And the way she is passionate about her craft and appreciates the male form in the meantime... reminded me of an English lass I know.
I heard that series was really good.
I say Jesus H. Roosevelt Christ, too and my BF gets really offended. He hates when I use JC. Ladyhawk- you are going to love the Anita Blake series. I have all of them :) Although I will tell you, IMO they go seriously downhill after book 8 or 9 I think. I refuse to buy anything else she puts out and I couldn't even finish the latest book :( Huge disappointment as Anita Blake is SO badass!
I find myself saying things or acting like characters in books I read. Not so much acting like, as maybe adopting some of the traits.. I feel like I am a funnier person when I am reading hilarious books, am more sexy when I am reading the romance novels, more bad girl when I'm reading the Anita Blake (and the like) books.
Thats what I heard about the Anita Blake series too, that's why I haven't started reading them yet.
I feel like I am a funnier person when I am reading hilarious books, am more sexy when I am reading the romance novels, more bad girl when I'm reading the Anita Blake (and the like) booksExactly!!!
Well if they go downhill after #9 then that leaves me 8 more good ones to read!! I started with the 9th by accident! I know I know! But a friend just handed it to me and I couldn't stop reading it!
OK It is book 10- Narcissus in Chains is where I think they went to crap. Someone else might not think so but I really don't like the turn she has taken with them.I LOVE the first 9, though. I reread them all the time. I love a strong female lead!
I also get sad when I read books that have supernatural elements and I am not in the least bit extraordinary. I get very involved in the books and then I realize that I have no super powers and it depresses me all over again :) I'm ridiculous!
I identify with Bree alot, I'm also a redhead with a temper. I try to catch myself before going into full Brianna mode though but I understand her. I catch myself saying "wee bit" now and then.
I catch myself saying a lot of the things that are said in the books. My favorite has to be "bloody". Most things are "bloody" this or "bloody" that. It makes me feel connect to the characters and I have to smile a little. One can never get enough Jamie and Claire, am I right?!
One can never get enough Jamie and Claire, am I right?! Soo right Cassandra!
Samantha, no your not rediculous! Isn't that why we read? To embark on a new adventure! At pretty much whatever the emotional investment is! Just look at us with this story!!
Thanks Ladyhawk :) I read all the time and the BF makes fun of how emotionally I get involved in books. He just doesn't understand how awesome it is to immerse yourself in a wholly different world than your own. I don't get people who don't read. I think they are strange :DAnd truly I can never get enough of Jamie and Claire. Loves of my life!
I don't get people who don't read. I think they are strange. Gasp! Me too! LOL! Don't feel bad, that's my husband, totally!
Plus, think of how much richer you are for all that you have read. Probably more interesting too!
You could pull a line out from any book and wack him (your BF) on the head with it or seduce him with another! Either way, he pobably wouldn't know what hit him! LOL!
Ladyhawk and Samantha, I couldn't agree more! I don't understand people who can't see the joy and wonder that you can receive out of disappearing into someone else's world or life, it makes me kind of sad that they don't realize what they are missing. When you get so connected to a character(s), you have a lifelong friend that you can return to any time you need to.
I got into a debate with a friend of my husbands. He said that he thought it was a waste of time. That for alot of them you could just watch the movie and it only takes a few hours. I tried so hard to explain the magic of a book... but it was like talking to a brick wall. He even compared it to a hobby, like knitting. I don't think being a reader is anything like a 'hobby'.
Ladyhawk wrote: " I don't get people who don't read. I think they are strange. Gasp! Me too! LOL! Don't feel bad, that's my husband, totally!
Plus, think of how much richer you are for all that you have read. ..."
I think people are different, especially most of our male population. For example, my soon-to-be-ex and my 8 year-old son have no patient to sit down and acually get loss in a book however, they love to be read to. My S2BX likes to listen to audio books while my son enjoys story telling. They would have no problem sitting for a long period of time listening it but to get both of them to pick up a book and read it themselves -- is like pulling teeth. Expecially with my son, to get him to read a chapter books -- I've never seen more tears, worst than when he fell off a bike and skined his knees.
HAHA Ladyhawk- I actually did that recently. I had found this great line in a YA book I read: "If you were half as funny as you think you are, you would be twice as funny as you are." ... I gave him that line and that ended the conversation :DPeople totally think reading is a waste of time if they don't read. I love reading a variety of books/genres so, like I said above, I can be funnier/more bold/brave/sexy, etc. Makes me interesting I think!
When you get so connected to a character(s), you have a lifelong friend that you can return to any time you need to ...Aww! Nice thought!
Reading is like knitting?? Uh no! A bit chauvinistic, this friend of yours Wendy?? ;0)
Ladies, I have noticed that the male gender just fails to comprehend the joy of reading. Blame it on the sexes I guess. Just another polar characteristic to add to the list of why men are from Mars!
Samantha wrote: "HAHA Ladyhawk- I actually did that recently. Hee Hee! Good for you!!
Ladyhawk wrote: "Samantha wrote: "HAHA Ladyhawk- I actually did that recently. Hee Hee! Good for you!!"
I also do not trust people that don't read ( dadaaaa) I have read my whole life and that's pretty much my way of 'relaxing', l read alot and l go back and reread lol...My husband is very understanding(to a point), its what l do,very addictive and extremely rewarding..also l very much enjoy Goodreads lots of laughs and excellent reading suggestions...
I'm addicted to Goodreads! I could talk books all day, it has pushed my facebook to the back burner.
Wendy wrote: "I'm addicted to Goodreads! I could talk books all day, it has pushed my facebook to the back burner."Same here. I do keep small group of long distance friends on FB though but I rather talk books than random stuffs of nothingness.
Samantha wrote: "Thanks Ladyhawk :) I read all the time and the BF makes fun of how emotionally I get involved in books. He just doesn't understand how awesome it is to immerse yourself in a wholly different world ..."I don't think any of us could ever get our fill of Jamie and Claire.
As for the reading and the male response to it... I feel a bit sad for my husband. There are so many moments when i catch myself grinning or laughing or crying during this series. And I wouldn't trade those moments for a blockbuster movie any day. I don't think men/or just my husband are emotionaly equipped to handel these books.
And as for emboding the characters, I like to think WWCFD-what would claire fraser do?
I'm addicted to Goodreads!I rather talk books than random stuffs of nothingness
very addictive and extremely rewarding
You all are a collection of readers after my own heart!
WWCFD!! AhhHaha! I love it!!
Cassandra wrote: "I catch myself saying a lot of the things that are said in the books. My favorite has to be "bloody". Most things are "bloody" this or "bloody" that. It makes me feel connect to the characters and ..."I like to use "Hah bloody hah!"
I want a shirt with that on it! WWCFD
I have found that I treated my husband with much more passion, and it has totally changed his behavior!! I have even said to him: "Don't worry, now there is the two of us" !!! This is my first post. And I love this site.
I have to have my Jamie fix every day. Totally obsessed!
I have done the same thing Latinlandish! Although right now he is on my shit list, but I have definitely been treating the BF with more passion. I love that you told him that! Hilarious :)
And he look at me like: "Who is this woman?" But he cracked a smile and gave me a hug...Guys are big boys! They are more romantic than we give them credit for.
What is really funny is that I gave my sister-in-law this book, and her husband has been on her shit list for a looong time. Well, my mother-in-law called to tell me in secret that my sis has out-of-the-blue treating her husband more lovingly, and guess what , the guy did some incredible changes too. Go figure.. I guess Outlander is better than any Doctor Phil! :)
Latinlandish wrote: "And he look at me like: "Who is this woman?" But he cracked a smile and gave me a hug...Guys are big boys! They are more romantic than we give them credit for.
What is really funny is that I gave ..."
Hi Latinlandish! SO funny you mentioned that you are more loving, and even though my DH (dear Husband) is more often on my shit list than not, I credit Outlander for saving my marriage. I too see my DH in a whole new light and it brought a new spark to my 18+ years marriage.
OMG! Me too. We have been married for 20 years, and the same thing happened to me. When my "DH" acts crazy, I just think, what if he were Jamie? Claire would certainly turned this mess into a hot love scene and have much more fun than me, trying to fix this guy!! And what is life about if it is not to be enjoyed? The least we can say about our lives is that we tried to make an outlandish romance out of it. And sometimes we have succedeed. Cheers to all Outlander fans out there!
My husband refers to these book as the "horney books" LOL
And what else makes a guy happy?I guess all the men should unite and send a big thank you note to DG!
I think she (DG) has either saved thousands of marriages or solidified the completion of breakup in a few. Though, it's damn good reading, and I am only on DOA.
Ha! Pinda, that's funny you brought up the few. I'm one of the few. Hard to explain but after 14 years of empty merriage. Outlander solidified it for me indeed. I'm not after Claire and Jamie epic love story but come on, I only hope for fraction of it. I hope this is not TMI. Oh, well, who am I kidding. Mine is over.
Wan wrote: "Ha! Pinda, that's funny you brought up the few. I'm one of the few. Hard to explain but after 14 years of empty merriage. Outlander solidified it for me indeed. I'm not after Claire and Jamie epic ..."I hear ya. I am having doubts about mine lately, but it started prior to the Outlander series. I hope you are content with your separation, sounds clique but life is too short.
