Stephanie2008 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 I loved the Book Thief although I struggled with the way it was written at first. No matter how hard I tried, and I really wanted to, I just couldn't get through the first 100 pages. So I left it for a few months and started again. I agree that I would give it 9/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted January 8, 2009 Author Share Posted January 8, 2009 I really liked it, I actually started slowing down towards the end after Max left I dunno, things just moved a bit slow then I thought, until Part 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 I loved The Book Thief - I think it was a 10/10 from me. Congrats on Book 2. ETA: I like the sound of this challenge! I might snag it after I've finished my 'decades' one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 I love challenges in general now haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethany725 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Again I have to say Thanks!! I'd never heard of this book and I've added it to my list.. I really am getting such great suggestions here for reading material! I can't wait to get my hands on "The Book Thief" after reading the synopsis! And great challenge, Roxi.. good luck !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 Haha no problem and thanks =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 This isn't actually on my reading list (its two sequels are) but I'm including it because I don't think anyone here has read it, and its really worth a mention if you like kid's books. Its really brilliant. Inkheart - Cornelia Funke (2003) Genre: Children Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nellie Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I know I might be in the minority here, but I really didn't like Inkheart at all. I thought the idea was amazing, but I found it really dragged. The heros got caught by the baddies, escaped, got caught, escaped, got caught... you get the idea. Such a shame, as I said the idea is outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 Well you're entirely entitled to your opinion, and I do agree it drags a bit at the end, but the story ended up being secondary to character development for me in the end. Like I say in my longer ramble, I love Dustfinger. He is why I loved the book, and indeed the second which i'm going re-reading. I just think hes brilliant, the way he starts off as a mysterious guy you don't quite trust, to being the one who probably know the most detail about. I really think hes a fantastic character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nellie Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 oh! I wasn't critisising you because you liked it! I know we all like different things I just got bored with it. Clearly, not for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 Oh I know you weren't haha I can completely understand why people would get sick of it. I think its prolly coz I was 15 when I read it first, so I read it on a more childish level, and now I just love the characters too much for repetition to bother me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceinwenn Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Hey Roxi, did you see that there's a movie about that book coming out soon? My Sister is taking her kids to see it. I haven't read it, but she & her kids have & they're pretty excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 Hey Roxi, did you see that there's a movie about that book coming out soon? My Sister is taking her kids to see it. I haven't read it, but she & her kids have & they're pretty excited! Its already out here, thanks Ceinwenn! I've seen it, and they destroyed one of the two great things about the book - the ending But it was an enjoyable watch indeed! And Paul Bettany as my beloved Dustfinger - truly brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Paul Bettany... Yum! Someone lent me this book aaaages ago but I didn't get round to it and ended up giving it back. I think I'll wait for the film to come out on DVD and be reduced in Tesco now, rather than read the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 Yum! Someone lent me this book aaaages ago but I didn't get round to it and ended up giving it back. I think I'll wait for the film to come out on DVD and be reduced in Tesco now, rather than read the book. The movie ruins the endddddddd =P It takes a chunk from the start of Book 2 and incorporates it (really badly) and makes it all happy-fied. Still, I was having fits inside in the cinema. Possibly my favourite fairytale character EVER, played by PAUL FRICKIN BETTANY!!! I love that man, so much. EDIT: And hahaha at your 'reduced in tesco' bit Thank God for Tesco! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 This is a thread about Inkheart somewhere.. it's a book that I read a while ago, and really enjoyed - but then people were posting in the thread that they didn't like it. I was shocked! I went to see the film with Bethany, but I couldn't remember enough about the details to know how much it stuck to the book. It also didn't help that for some reason I was feeling rather unwell, and had to go out a couple of times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 This is a thread about Inkheart somewhere.. it's a book that I read a while ago, and really enjoyed - but then people were posting in the thread that they didn't like it. I was shocked! Awhhh I'm really glad you liked it! You have great taste! I only blabbed about it here in my thread because I'll be covering the second two books soon. I went to see the film with Bethany, but I couldn't remember enough about the details to know how much it stuck to the book. It also didn't help that for some reason I was feeling rather unwell, and had to go out a couple of times! Awwwhhh that spoils it =[ Heres how the ending differed: In the book, Dustfinger doesn't get back into his own book, and to me this just makes the book brilliant, because he doesn't get his happy ending, he just wanders off into the sunset with Farid. In Book 2, he gets chucked back into Inkheart and sees Roxane (his wife) so they took that and included it in the end. So that really really annoyed me. Other than that, I thought it was quite a good adaption, and most parts were played very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nici Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I thought the idea was amazing, but I found it really dragged. The heros got caught by the baddies, escaped, got caught, escaped, got caught... you get the idea I have been reading this for about a month now and afriad I have to agree! I am enjoying it but it's not holding me now i've only got a bit to go. I think it is very well written but I probably won't bother with the rest of the series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 I have been reading this for about a month now and afriad I have to agree! I am enjoying it but it's not holding me now i've only got a bit to go. I think it is very well written but I probably won't bother with the rest of the series. *sniff, sniff* Its probably my inner fifteen year old holding me to it =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nici Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Awwwww i'm sorry! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 Its okay! It could be worse! I could love Twilight! .... Oh wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Its probably my inner fifteen year old holding me to it =D Does that mean that it's only you and me who really liked it? If it's my inner-15-year-old, it's been holding on for a LONG time now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 You are the only other person I've ever come across whose really liked it, yes Still! There are others I'm sure... out there... somewhere... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 What Dreams May Come (1978) Genre: Bangsian Fantasy Synopsis: An unexpected accident cuts Chris Neilsen's life short. But even Heaven is not complete without his beloved wife, Annie, and when tragedy threatens to divide them forever, Chris risks his very soul to save Annie from an eternity of despair. Short Ramble: This book is well known for two things – being well ahead of its time and for being heavily researched. The former is a good thing, although the significance of its content 30 years ago I’m sure would be lost upon the younger generations of today, meaning it MAY seem a little mediocre. The latter results in a poorly executed structure with a somewhat tedious writing style of lecture after lecture on how things work in the afterlife. Having said that, the lectures are pretty well informed and almost credible, so it is an interesting account of metaphysics and the spiritual world. A good book for one read through if you like Philosophy, but if you’re looking for plot and character development I’d suggest picking up a different book. Rating: 7/10 You can read an in-depth ramble on my blog, Roxi's Random Ramblings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nici Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Great review Roxi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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