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Take your time with that schedule - I've started but I'm such a slow reader it hurts...
__________________________ You are a Farrier. You enjoy nothing more than seeing a well-fitted hoof. Just because it's an animal doesn't mean it can't have a touch of style. Try this pump; here's a stilletto; my, did you see the calves on that pony? Size 6? Oh, madame, really! Still, there are so many hooves, and so little time, and you often miss out on the fun (and the better meme results.) __________________________ "Truth! Justice! Freedom! ... And a Hard-boiled Egg!" - Terry Pratchett, Night Watch |
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I bought it last night! It's really good so far.
I would have thought the end of the world is everyone's responsibility, wouldn't you? ~Death in Thief of Time Minister of Kraftwerk in the Realm of U & P, Order of the Pineapple with frond for advancement in Nap studies. |
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mama love her llama Member  |
bwah?!
how'd i miss this? i'm in! except... i guess i'm starting with dark is rising because that's the only one i have with me at the moment. boo. gotta go back to my parent's and get the rest! i was confused when i first got to them in grade school too. i figured dark is rising sequence. must start w/ dark is rising, right? it worked out alright really, i think both dark is rising or over sea under stone are good starting points. lookit me, i'm postin! wheee! |
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mama love her llama Member |
haHA, got my bro to deliver my set. i am good to go.
::continues reading dark is rising:: lookit me, i'm postin! wheee! |
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is part of the international oatmeal conspiracy Member  |
*fixes the book tease with a meaningful stare*
*taps foot a bit* *goes back to reading Persian Fire* High Ranking Official of the Realm of Unproductivity and Procrastination, Dean of the UUP, First Class member of the order of the Pineapple. scruffy ambulating reanimated hypothetical vegetarian leigonairre of the undead. ~ Cav Look, I've got a cape and a tendency towards violence. It does not make me a superhero! ~ Domitella |
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Pirate/Zombie/Hero Member  |
*finishes Dark is Rising*
*starts Wicked while waiting...* |
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OK, I finished the first one. I'm mostly through the second one which I like a lot better.
I would have thought the end of the world is everyone's responsibility, wouldn't you? ~Death in Thief of Time Minister of Kraftwerk in the Realm of U & P, Order of the Pineapple with frond for advancement in Nap studies. |
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has a partial eclipse of the heart Member  |
heyyyy what is this?? I've never even heard of this! but I'm getting interested!
how far are we into the bookclub? *rushes to the liberry* -Captain Silky, Queen of the Heartless Bitches YAHR! (by popular demand) |
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Have I missed the schedule?
Anyway, I've just started on the second one & like Maeve, prefer this one. In fact, I tend to think it's miles better, but I have to see how it develops. __________________________ You are a Farrier. You enjoy nothing more than seeing a well-fitted hoof. Just because it's an animal doesn't mean it can't have a touch of style. Try this pump; here's a stilletto; my, did you see the calves on that pony? Size 6? Oh, madame, really! Still, there are so many hooves, and so little time, and you often miss out on the fun (and the better meme results.) __________________________ "Truth! Justice! Freedom! ... And a Hard-boiled Egg!" - Terry Pratchett, Night Watch |
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Miss Kitty Fantastico Member |
after finishing Greenwitch: There doesn't seem to be any real conflict, even in the first book the only thing that really happened was the case got knocked down. The second book seems like, Will shows up at a certain place and gets a Sign. He doesn't really have to fight for it or answer any questions ... it's just not much of a quest.
Don't get me wrong, I am enjoying the books, and I realise they're for kids, but so was Coraline and in order to resolve the problem Coraline had to think her way through it, she had to be clever. These kids seem to have to just be there (Will moreso than Simon and Barney and Jane) I would have thought the end of the world is everyone's responsibility, wouldn't you? ~Death in Thief of Time Minister of Kraftwerk in the Realm of U & P, Order of the Pineapple with frond for advancement in Nap studies. |
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the colours . . . the colours Member  |
I've finished the first one and I am about 2/3 through the second, which I am enjoying much more. I think Over Sea... is abit too straight forward, plot wise, plus it's totally obvious about the tide coming in before they can get back to the beach. I remember that this was my least favourite as a kid....
*** "objective evidence & certitude are doubtless very fine ideals to play with, but where on this moonlit & dream-visited planet are they found?" William James |
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Okay, so it wasn't just my laziness. I tried this series on multiple occasions when I was a kid and never finished the first book. I liked the tone and ideas, but every time about half-way I lost interest and dropped it. |
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is part of the international oatmeal conspiracy Member |
finished book two.
High Ranking Official of the Realm of Unproductivity and Procrastination, Dean of the UUP, First Class member of the order of the Pineapple. scruffy ambulating reanimated hypothetical vegetarian leigonairre of the undead. ~ Cav Look, I've got a cape and a tendency towards violence. It does not make me a superhero! ~ Domitella |
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Miss Kitty Fantastico Member |
I'm most of the way through The Grey King and there's a bit more suspense in this one, but still, it's all just Will has to be at a certain place and poof, he's there.
I did appreciate the Welsh pronunciation help  It's still very difficult to try and wrap my brain around those words.I would have thought the end of the world is everyone's responsibility, wouldn't you? ~Death in Thief of Time Minister of Kraftwerk in the Realm of U & P, Order of the Pineapple with frond for advancement in Nap studies. |
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ooooh, there's Welshish? I'm interested even more...I love Welsh, it's gooooorgeous. Dw'in hoffi coffi
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Ok ... I'll tell you this. I got The Dark is Rising. Now, without spoilers, I want to ask this: should I read this book first or the book that precedes it?
Will it matter, or is it like reading The Lion, the Witch, and Wardrobe before The Magician's Nephew? Thanks. ______________________________ Do not leave me with a bowl of anything for an extended period of time. |
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Pirate/Zombie/Hero Member |
Mythos, I read Dark Is Rising first. I think that is the best intro to the series. However, after that, if I were you, I'd go back a read Over Sea, Under Stone before reading the rest of the series. Especially Greenwitch.
(Of course, I think it's a travesty to read Magician's Nephew before L,W&W. I'm the person who rearranges the books in bookstores to what the order SHOULD be!  )
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is part of the international oatmeal conspiracy Member |
yeah, the first two are quasi-independent but you have to read those two first, to know all the characters in the third. High Ranking Official of the Realm of Unproductivity and Procrastination, Dean of the UUP, First Class member of the order of the Pineapple. scruffy ambulating reanimated hypothetical vegetarian leigonairre of the undead. ~ Cav Look, I've got a cape and a tendency towards violence. It does not make me a superhero! ~ Domitella |
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Great wyrm of Toronto Member |
Thanks.
______________________________ Do not leave me with a bowl of anything for an extended period of time. |
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is part of the international oatmeal conspiracy Member |
finished the third.
i'm reading one a day! High Ranking Official of the Realm of Unproductivity and Procrastination, Dean of the UUP, First Class member of the order of the Pineapple. scruffy ambulating reanimated hypothetical vegetarian leigonairre of the undead. ~ Cav Look, I've got a cape and a tendency towards violence. It does not make me a superhero! ~ Domitella |
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