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  1. Do you prefer reading a book online or in hand (print)? Does it affect your reading experience choosing one over the other? What are the pros and cons of both in your opinion?
  2. Good question. Probably not. I tend to like characters who are relatable but usually unlike me, or characters who have qualities I think I lack, so probably not.
  3. Has anyone ever read The Island of Eternal Love by Daina Chaviano?
  4. Interesting question. All fictional characters. 1) Capt. Jack Sparrow (Pirates of the Caribbean) - purely entertaining 2) The unnerved narrator in Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven 3) Biblo Baggins (The Hobbit) 4) Mary Poppins I think they'll have some weird conversations. Yeah, should be interesting if not fun.
  5. Has anyone seen the opening ceremony?
  6. Hi, it's great that you're on the forum. I'm not in England, but the US. I look forward to reading your book. Thank you for responding.
  7. I've just recently joined a book club which is reading this book. Has anyone read it? What did you think?
  8. One of the problems I notice with some writers is that the descriptions are overdone. Sometimes, writers will describe a scene or setting in vivid detail but although very specific, the overemphasis on the minute details affects the smooth flow of reading. The focus on every piece of information takes away from the story being told. It's good to have great descriptions but too much can be difficult to wade through. The worst of it is reading a novel which is entirely description and very little narrative. But to each his own.
  9. When reading contemporary or modern literature, what common writing or style problems do you notice? Is this a general pattern in modern lit or in particular genres, or only in particular books? Does it significantly affect your enjoyment of what you read or do you dismiss it?
  10. What book series would you like to see developed into a TV series or film which haven't been attempted yet?
  11. I like his writing style. I love the inner dialogue approach to writing, and the detailed descriptions of everything. It adds something to the experience of reading. It's not too direct and encourages readers to "linger" longer on a word or seemingly insignificant detail he describes or points out.
  12. Yes, in the US, we're on the 11th or 12th episode i believe. But it picks up after the 4th episode and more of the side characters are better developed after the 5th. Very interesting relevations to come. Keep watching!
  13. I didn't mind the series, but it could have been better developed. I really liked Mina's character, not your typical vampire. But, it's unfortunate that it couldn't be more developed.
  14. Yeah, Anne's childlike wonder and "imagination" is inspiring. A different way of seeing. Yep, that sounds so good about now. A nice cup of hot chocolate or vanilla latte while curled up with a good book. Nice. Agree. This is why the book has lasted because it gives readers the chance to grow up with Anne. Yeah, she overreacted quite a bit. But i guess that made her more interested. If she was too subdued, then her character wouldn't be as provocative or appealing. It was an endearing eccentricity.
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