Restricted Section: Term XXVI - Read, Reading, To Read

[sanalith.livejournal.com]

Activity: Read, Reading, To Read
Points: 10 points for your initial comment, 2 points for every substantial response, max 30 points
Deadline: August 30 @ 11:59PM UTC (Timezone Converter)

Details: Since this will be my only activity of Term XXVI, I wanted to both do something relatively simple AND take the opportunity to get to know you guy, so we're going to have a discussion post about our recent reading habits. For your initial comment, write at least 150 words talking about books you've recently read, are currently reading, and/or what you plan to read next. You can talk about any aspect of the books you wish, but some ideas would be why you selected the books, what you liked/didn't like about them, whether you'd recommend them to others, etc. For your responses, you'll need to write at least 50 words. Make sure you're saying something more than, "I read that book and liked/hated it!" Try to open a dialogue about what was good or bad, or even why you chose NOT to read it. Anything goes, as long as there's substance to it.

If you have any questions, direct them to the appropriate thread. As always, don't forget to sign each comment with your name/house or a sigtag.

Also, do remember that I wiped the roster clean, so if you have bonus items, make sure you register them HERE as soon as possible to earn your extra points. I won't be giving grace periods, so please double-check that you're good to go!

Comments

[meredith44]

I tried ASOIAF a long, long time ago, well before the television show aired, because I adore fantasy and it was getting raves. However, I only made it about 2/3 of the way through the first book. I appreciated the story line, and the complexity, and everything, but I couldn't find a single character that I liked. And as much as I love story and plot, character comes first to me. (I'm well aware this isn't the case for most people. Just for me.) I've thought about trying the television show and seeing if that captures me and makes me interested in the characters such that I can read the books, but I haven't been able to bring myself to do that yet.

I think that She's Never Coming Back sounds fascinating, though. It's at the library near where I work on Saturdays, so I think I'll have to check it out. Thanks.

Meredith // Hufflepuff // 2

[scarletladyy.livejournal.com]

I can understand that; there's a lot of characters that I don't like, and that can get annoying when you have chapters dedicated to them, but for me, I persevere because there are characters they interact with that I love, and I like the story as a whole. But I completely see where you're coming from! Hopefully if you try the show you'll like it :) The actors may help with that, as I think they've got the casting spot on.

You're welcome! I really hope you like it :) I was glued from the moment I started, and then that ending is just so thrilling and powerful and really gets your heart racing. It's definitely made it to one of my favourite ever books.

Fairy//Hufflepuff