Member: SamuelW

By the way - very original name you have here! :P

posted by ChocoholicBec at 4:27 am (EST) on Jun 4, 2009

Yes, I know. I haven't read any of her novels in quite a long time, but I'm being honest with myself when it comes to uploading books!

posted by ChocoholicBec at 9:48 pm (EST) on Jun 2, 2009

Tch. In the words of many and varied Monty Python and the Holy Grail characters, GET ON WITH IT!
Me, I like Sabriel, but my favourite is probably Abhorsen, for many and varied spoileriffic reasons.

posted by ChocoholicBec at 1:37 am (EST) on Jun 2, 2009

Admittedly, the Old Kingdom series is excellent, and I do like - for example - Harry Potter. However, the problem I find with most fantasy books is that they rely too heavily on the "magical" elements, which sometimes means that there is trouble with the realistic bits, because it's all, "What, you aren't in love with me even though I'm in love with you? Oh well." I always feel a bit short-changed after that sort of discussion.

So which is your favourite Old Kingdom book?

posted by ChocoholicBec at 10:19 pm (EST) on Jun 1, 2009

Hey!
Thanks for getting back to me so quickly!
Please invite me to the group!?! : )
Elise

posted by EJay at 5:03 am (EST) on Feb 9, 2009

I have recieved your email, and made my account. If you would be so kind as to sign me up for Readers Anonymous?

posted by MaryBrandon at 2:48 am (EST) on Jan 27, 2009

Hi Samuel - yes I do agree with you about the quality of the writing as far as the style goes, but I found it to be a bit repetitive plot-wise and, as I said, contradictory as far as the theme went, espousing peace but offering quite a lot of fairly graphic violence. And what about that journal from his mother with all the answers in it? How much credibility is there in the book when it remains firmly unexplored! Then when the novel ends expecting you to buy the next one, I felt exploited! When I wa reading it, I did wonder if you'd be reading this book too as I recognised it as the sort you might like - and, as I said, it's got a lot to recommend it, apart from, as I see it, a few fatal flaws!

Yes, I'll see you soon, no doubt for a lot of cut and thrust with all the other texts! Jeremy Clark

posted by evening at 6:22 am (EST) on Jan 19, 2009

This site is fun! I have tried putting in books I like to see what recommendations I would get back but mostly it seems just to be other books by the same authors...

posted by rachael2009 at 6:41 am (EST) on Jan 8, 2009

Hello Samuel, it's Rachael (from work, not your sister). I cannot figure out how to join the group? What do i do??? Help??? Also we should not do Angels and Demons

posted by rachael2009 at 5:01 am (EST) on Jan 8, 2009

Hello SamuelW,
I am balletgurl. I have just been reading through reviews of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer, and I am glad to see you like it. I have read many negative reviews, and then I came to yours. Your second-to-last paragraph summed up how I felt about it perfectly. And if I had to take sides, I too, would go for Pro-Twilight camp.
I would very much appreciate it, if you would check out TrebleClef's review of it, and give me an opinion. I hated their review, and I told them where they were wrong and why.
Yours sincerely,
balletgurl

posted by balletgurl at 9:07 am (EST) on Dec 19, 2008

I have recieved your email, and made my account. Sign me up for Readers Anonymous!

posted by emather at 4:55 pm (EST) on Dec 12, 2008

I have recieved your email, and made my account. Sign me up!

posted by emather at 4:52 pm (EST) on Dec 12, 2008

Can you invite me to the group?

posted by dohe0050 at 5:05 am (EST) on Dec 12, 2008

Your reviews of Eragon and Eldest are great too :) I loved Eragon so so so much but found Eldest a little harder to get through, glad I'm not alone! I'm happy I stumbled upon your profile, hope you don't mind but I've added you to my watch list :) ooo and I've just noticed that you gave Brisingr half a star more than Eldest :D

posted by princessponti at 5:36 pm (EST) on Nov 6, 2008

Hey Samuel,

I've just read your review of 'I am the messenger' by Marcus Zusak, was a really good review, thanks for posting it! I'm dropping you a line because I absolutely loved the book, up until it was revealed who was sending the cards. Then I felt really let down, I was wanting something with more substance. You said in your review that the ending was a twist - I'm thinking, did I miss something?! I'd love to hear more of your thoughts on the ending of this book so that I can give it the five stars that I want to!!!

Thanks!!!

Jane x

posted by princessponti at 8:33 am (EST) on Nov 4, 2008

Hey hey!
Yeah, i have to add a LOT more books... so far ive got through one shelf. hahaha! FINISHED SCHOOL today. so exciting. got my report too. *groan* im going to tassie soon for 6 days coz my friend is going, but that is hardly as exotic as scotland!!
how is it going?? keep me updated! im going to work tomorrow morning (learning how to open like you do every sat!!) so ill say hi to every one i saw. and ohh man NEWS! last week i was working and it was raining a lot and there was a panel in the roof that was bulging with water. looked a bit dangerous so kate disconnected the light that it was near. and THEN in a moment of boredom, she got a mop and poked it. BOOM heaps of water came down and just missed her (she got a little wet, but no where near what she could have got). some water damage to the carpet, but we moved the book display near it. it happened near the front window the POS3. man it was exciting! umm and i hope you like indian coz next staff meeting we organised to go to raj on taj on king will road. what else is happening over here? mm nothing. finished a coupla books. after river is a new one that isnt too bad. also finished tess of durbevilles (thomas hardy). it was absolutely brilliant! ending was so jaw dropping! love classics :D
any who, i hope you are having an amazing time in the land of the scots!!! take lots of pictures to show when you get back kay? what did you do bout taking books over? stuff them in your bagpipes like i suggested? bahaha.
i hope you get this while you are still over there. playing lots? im getting a uk student next term for just a coupla days. thought of you coz of being uk, but shes just english *sigh*
RIGHT this is a very long comment!! dont think there is anything left to tell. i shall go check out the blog link thingo you gave me. any pics??
enjoy your trip! keep me posted if you have time. great to hear from you.
xx britt

posted by brittv at 5:25 am (EST) on Jun 27, 2008

OMG, I stole your comment box virginity MWA HAHA

Ah. Kidding. I got a profile. You like? ^_^

posted by k8matty at 10:18 pm (EST) on May 18, 2008