Kell Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 I think I'm with you on that one, I prefer Artemis to Harry Potter.. have you read the latest Artemis fowl? Of course the Harry Potter series was amazing though. Not yet - it's on my wish list though! Artemis Fowl. Never tried it. Actually, I might get flamed here though I dont mean any offense , but isnt it supposed to be a sort of copy of harry potter? That's what I always heard but your comments look promising so I might give it a go... They're actually nothing alike, not in plotlines or writing style. THere's far more humour in the Artemis Fowl books, I think, and there are some very clever plays on words such as LEP-Recon are the Lower Elements Police Reconnaissance, but the word passed into our world mythology as Leprechaun, etc. I like genius. I like actual fairies, as opposed to wizardry. And I believe Artemis is written by an Irish dude, so wahey. I find I tend to think better of what people claim are 'clones' of things, rather than the 'originals.' Definately going to give this series a go. I get the feeling you'll enjoy AF - he's such fun! Quote
Nollaig Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 there are some very clever plays on words such as LEP-Recon are the Lower Elements Police Reconnaissance, but the word passed into our world mythology as Leprechaun, etc. That is the kinda writing I like. I love fairies, any especially any related to celtic (or norse) folklore. Quote
Ben Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 Not yet - it's on my wish list though! Well you'll love it I'm sure! That is the kinda writing I like. I love fairies, any especially any related to celtic (or norse) folklore. You'll love AF from what you've said in your posts! Quote
Kylie Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 I have the first 3 Artemis Fowl books on my TBR pile but I wasn't sure how I'd get along with them so I've been putting them off. I think I'll bump them up now! Quote
Ben Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 I have the first 3 Artemis Fowl books on my TBR pile but I wasn't sure how I'd get along with them so I've been putting them off. I think I'll bump them up now! Ohh, certainly do! You'll be happy you did, I thoroughly enjoyed them.. and are considering reading them again as it's been a while. Quote
mister.g Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 Magician - Raymond Feist. Essentially my introduction into fantasy. My friend nagged at me to read it years back and after reluctantly giving into him to humour him i began to read. 10 pages into it i was hooked. I'd go as far as to say i consider it my favorite Feist book to date. Quote
Colin Jacobs Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 There are many as I do take four Random books from the library every two weeks, I have found some great writers. I do force myself to read SCI Fi so I would have to say that SCi Fi is always a challenge but once finished I do enjoy it. Quote
Guest Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 Magician - Raymond Feist. Essentially my introduction into fantasy. My friend nagged at me to read it years back and after reluctantly giving into him to humour him i began to read. 10 pages into it i was hooked. I'd go as far as to say i consider it my favorite Feist book to date. Not read much fantasy but like you mister.g a couple of people have told me to read it. Maybe i Should ! Quote
Ahsilet Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 The Twilight Saga - I have major issues with this series, but I can't deny it has been a fun read for me. Quote
mister.g Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 Not read much fantasy but like you mister.g a couple of people have told me to read it. Maybe i Should ! I would definitely recommend it. Quote
Ruth Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 Never liked a book I didn't want to like - I always hope to enjoy any book I read, and if I don't think it will appeal to me, I won't read it anyway. Quote
Wilde Lily Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 The Bridges of Madison County...and I even cried in the end. Quote
MDR124 Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 I can't recall it happening with books, but absolutely it happened with films. specially those whose have horrible trailers. Quote
Rawr Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 I didn't want to enjoy a uni course book called 'Oroonoko' as i just found it very boring to begin with and didn't like it at all. Though as i read onwards and the story unfolded, i found it very beautiful and moving. Quote
SueK Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 The Kommandant's Girl by Pam Jenoff. It was passed on to me and I didn't think it would be my cup of tea (the cover put me off a bit) but to be honest I couldn't put it down. Quote
Rawr Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 Harry Potter You didn't want to enjoy Harry Potter?? How comes? Quote
Chimera Posted March 18, 2009 Author Posted March 18, 2009 Harry Potter *cracks up* I wondered when you'd surrender and post this here Though on the good side, we book lovers would never really want to hate a book, right? Quote
Nollaig Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 Rawr - because I b*tch about it all the time! And I STILL think it's, at best, enjoyable in the same way that Twilight is (i.e mindless, arguably worthless fluff.) However, it's well written, and I have to admit I'm enjoying it. SO far. Quote
Rawr Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 Aww come on, Harry Potter is not worthless fluff, t'is great ): i admit when I first read Prisoner of Azkaban around 2001, i'd heard that Harry Potter was a great read but was a little apprehensive and weary at the concept and whether it would appeal to me. The hype wasn't around much at all, i'd just heard about it from a friend so i sat in the high school library and was enthralled about all things wizards and magic. Then i started from the beginning and since then waited eagerly for each release and for the most part, absolutely adored the series. Quote
Lucybird Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 Well I'm proud to say I was a Harry fan well before the hype, it took me forever to find Chamber of Secrets, but I don't have a first edition so it must have been around without me noticing...at least I don't think I have a first edition... Quote
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