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Comment on Wednesday Book Review: Mutineer by Sandy M.

Sandy M. — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 19:50:56 +0000

Hi there – I really agree that the series is awfully formulaic. Although if there’s nothing else to read, the fifth book Audacious (which is as far as far I got) is almost worth reading. But, if you do like the formula, Elizabeth Moon has written quite a few books that bring the characters to life much more excitingly.

Comment on Book review: “Como agua para chocolate/Like water for chocolate” by Bella

Bella — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:07:42 +0000

I’m currently studying this book and I have to say that I agree with you about the characterization. I have trouble identifying with any of them too *because* they are so polarized. Yeah, I can completely see what you mean – although the book is great to read in terms of its societal context and style (it’s the first book in the genre of magic realism that I have read, and I find that literary technique really interesting) it does get a bit irritating when the characters do not resonate with you. Good review, BTW.

Comment on Good advice for literature/art critics… by jackconroy7

jackconroy7 — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:41:03 +0000

I don’t quite agree with this view. Certainly, passion and enthusiasm for good poetry is a pre-requisite for honest criticism but I think, a conscious decision to make ones criticism a artistic entity in itself is distracting from the primary focus of the critique. I do, of course, believe that clarity and precision are essential and, in that sense, the critique should be a pleasure to read.

Comment on Love letters and literature… by kmcalear

kmcalear — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:07:41 +0000

My handwriting was… passable… in mine, I think. I will admit I did wonder if he’d not be able to read some of the words, but I tried. Welcome to the blog, sydb, and thanks for your comment! Was there a line in particular that stood out to you that you feel comfortable sharing? Otherwise thanks for weighing in, it’s good to know guys keep the letters too! Mine got lost in one of the 5 or 6 moves.

Comment on Love letters and literature… by sydb

sydb — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:03:34 +0000

I recieved a love letter once, from my first girlfriend, about two years ago. It was the most touching thing that I’d ever read, we broke up shortly after, for reasons I wont get into.

I still read it now and then.

Recently it inspired me to teach myself calligraphy. My handwriting has always been rather shocking, and I agree, I think there is a rather sentimental beauty in letter writing.

Interesting post, great blog too!

Comment on Book Review: Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz by Jacob

Jacob — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:36:54 +0000

I totally agree with the writing critique but even ignoring that, I couldn’t get past they high jerk ratio. Indeed, I couldn’t find anybody to like in the book and didn’t make it past the first few chapters.

Comment on Reading Versus Listening: Book Review: Sookie Stackhouse by vampires: HBO True Blood Complete Season 1-2 DVD » Vampires

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Comment on Reading Versus Listening: Book Review: Sookie Stackhouse by Jacob

Jacob — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:12:20 +0000

That’s a fascinating observation. I don’t typically listen *and* read a book. Usually it’s one or the other. I recognize that listening is heavily dependent on the talent of the narrator but I only ever considered that a possible detraction.

BTW, I’ve listened to all the Sookie Stackhouse books and thoroughly enjoyed them all, (so far).

Comment on Love in the Library by Vanessa

Vanessa — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 22:08:18 +0000

I love that story, it’s cute.

Comment on Random collection of thoughts… by Vanessa

Vanessa — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 08:12:01 +0000

* My kids are stinking cute. I was watching my youngest tonight as he said the family prayer and I almost couldn’t keep myself from giggling. His eyes were screwed tightly shut. His little freckled nose wiggled as he thought. I squirmed with delight.
* I like kisses. I need more of them.
* In the evening, after everyone is in bed and the house is quiet, has to be the best time of day.
* I can’t stop thinking about the sheets at the hotel Mark and I stayed at last week. I must find out where they bought them. They were the best sheets ever.
* The irony of panning a book in a review I’ve done and then when returning it to the library being fined for spilling a liquid in an inconspicuous place. It’s a hardback. I have to pay $25. Sigh.