Comments on things mean a lot: Eva's Reading Meme

I'm not a fan of Picoult either. I've read 3 of h...

2008-01-31T09:07:45.671Z

I'm not a fan of Picoult either. I've read 3 of her books and that's it, no more.
Jane Austen though is great!
I completely agree with you on Japanese being so different from Western languages and feeling a bit uncomfortable with translations. Wouldn't it be wonderful to read Murakami in the original?

I have always love the cover to Life of Pi but it ...

2008-01-29T14:44:45.358Z

I have always love the cover to Life of Pi but it is one I too generally cringe away from.

Death would be a fun, and cute, choice for a get together. Certainly many of Neil's iconic characters would be interesting to have at a party.

Moby Dick always cracks me up because of the ongoing use of it in the graphic novel Bone and how Bone always puts everyone to sleep reading it or talking about it. It was a fun running gag in the series.

Robin: You're welcome! It's a great meme, isn't it...

2008-01-28T19:21:27.793Z

Robin: You're welcome! It's a great meme, isn't it? I loved reading everyone's replies!

Debi: Thanks for tagging me anyway!

Stephanie: You're one of those people with great taste who recommend her. I will try her one day!

Renee: I guess that with a good enough story I can get over less than great writing. As for Austen, Pride and Prejudice is indeed the one I intend to start with!

Literary Feline: I also really don't know why it makes me cringe...some things are just impossible to explain.

Rhinoa: I remember your review, and how it made me think I really should get over myself and give it a try. One day, one day. And if you like Tenar, you really need to read the most recent Earthsea books!

Framed: There are some books that people seem to either love or hate! But yeah, it would be very boring if it were otherwise.

Jeane: I have that impression of Picoult, but it's really based on absolutely nothing. Some people agree, some say it's the opposite...I'm going to have to see for myself one day. And yup, it'd be great to be able to keep my hardbacks in mind condition!

Eva: Neither have I. And like I said I even like some Melville, but I just can't get past the first few chapters of Moby Dick.

Boudicca: That's just immature of people. I haven't seen that in book blogs so far, but in music blogs it happens all the time. People get REALLY aggressive if someone posts an opinion that isn't the same as their own.

Quixotic: I will try her one day, even if just out of sheer curiosity. Isn't Granny Aching great? I think it takes a lot to be able to make a character that isn't even actually in the books so appealing!

Darla: I like Bartleby too, and Benito Cereno, and some of his other stories. But Moby Dick...just no.

Susan: When I finally try Picoult I'll pick one of the earlier books, then!

Lightheaded: You're welcome! I think you'd really like Earthsea! And I look forward to your thoughts on Life of Pi.

Thanks for tagging me!I haven't read Picoult eithe...

2008-01-28T06:17:22.339Z

Thanks for tagging me!

I haven't read Picoult either but my sister seems to like her. Oh well. She owns Moby Dick, a book I never bothered borrowing from her too. Hahaha!

Life of Pi is on my Book Awards Reading Challenge list and I still haven't touched it. Hahaha! Oh no!

Now, Granny Aching's a wise choice. I'd like to meet her as well.

Interesting answers, really. Haven't read any from the Earthsea series so I'm quite unfamiliar with Tenar.

I'm one of those readers who love Jodi Picoult. I...

2008-01-27T22:39:24.359Z

I'm one of those readers who love Jodi Picoult. I have to admit I wasn't as impressed with her last two, but I love her nonetheless.

Okay, your paragraph on Jane Austen could have been written by me. I'm also an English major (well, was an English major, since I graduated 10 years ago) who hasn't read Austen. The Triple 8 Challenge will take care of that this year, but I still feel the shame!

You know Moby Dick will be on my list, too (shudde...

2008-01-27T21:18:29.996Z

You know Moby Dick will be on my list, too (shudder). Although I will say that I can stand up for poor Melville with some of his short stories, like "Bartleby the Scrivener," which I always thought was kind of fun. Thanks for the tag- I will have a lot of fun with this one!

I have enjoyed the Picoult books I've read so far....

2008-01-27T16:10:04.542Z

I have enjoyed the Picoult books I've read so far. Could easily get a bit sick of them though, so have steered clear of reading anymore for a while. They are a quick read, although because of the subject matter probably not an "easy" read.

Life of Pi is one I have had on my shelf for a long time, and I keep thinking I ought to read it, then never do.

Granny Aching is an awesome choice, and I know exactly what you mean about her.

Moby Dick is incredibly dull...

Last year, I read my first Jodi Picoult book...and...

2008-01-27T14:17:45.747Z

Last year, I read my first Jodi Picoult book...and hated it. I was shocked when I wrote a review on my blog and I actually had comments from fans that were rather..um...testy,to say the least! LOL

Poor Melville! I don't think I've seen one person...

2008-01-27T06:32:04.240Z

Poor Melville! I don't think I've seen one person stand up for Moby Dick yet. :)

Death from the Sandman series would be fun to hang out with, as would Granny Aching (haven't read that other series)!

I agree with you on Jodi Picoult. I've read a few ...

2008-01-27T02:08:40.494Z

I agree with you on Jodi Picoult. I've read a few of her books, and don't want to touch anymore. Her writing style bores me and they seem so- melodramatic. Not nearly as boring as Moby Dick, though! I'd never thought of having paperbacks included in a perfect library just for their convenience- what a great idea. Plus, then you can read them to death and keep the hardcovers pristine!

I loved "Life of Pi". It made me laugh, but I kno...

2008-01-27T00:45:44.055Z

I loved "Life of Pi". It made me laugh, but I know others who truly disliked it. Isn't diversity wonderful.
Signed books! What a great idea.

I really enjoyed Life of Pi, I hope you can get ov...

2008-01-27T00:07:48.455Z

I really enjoyed Life of Pi, I hope you can get over your cringing and get around to it someday. Death from The Sandman is very cool so I can see why you would want to hang out with her. Also Tenar is my favourite character from the Earthsea books.

I hadn't thought of Life of Pi, but that's another...

2008-01-26T17:44:35.206Z

I hadn't thought of Life of Pi, but that's another book that makes me cringe at the thought of reading despite all the glowing reviews.

I love the sound of your library! I can see having two sets of your favorites-hardbound and paperback for ease of reading. That makes a lot of sense. :-)

Good call on _Life of Pi_! The story is interesti...

2008-01-26T15:57:29.543Z

Good call on _Life of Pi_! The story is interesting, but the writing is not. :-)

Jane Austen, on the other hand, lives up to all the hype! I hope you'll start with _Pride and Prejudice_ as it really is her best! :-)

I'm actually a big fan of Jodi Picoult. I've rea...

2008-01-26T15:17:19.544Z

I'm actually a big fan of Jodi Picoult. I've read about 6 of her books, and as good as they are, they are hard to read. Not because of the way they are written, but the topics are always tough. And they one thing she does do is show all sides to a story. They are just so heart-wrenching!!

I love your answers!!

Yep, I just KNEW you'd have really interesting ans...

2008-01-26T14:16:04.129Z

Yep, I just KNEW you'd have really interesting answers! (Which is why I tagged you, too...not knowing you'd already been tagged, of course.)

I haven't read any Picoult either. I have picked up a couple really cheap thinking that I really should give her a try. Haven't cracked one open yet though.

Sounds like quite an interesting little dinner party there!

Thanks for tagging me, Nymeth! It's a very intere...

2008-01-26T14:02:59.926Z

Thanks for tagging me, Nymeth! It's a very interesting meme, and I'm enjoying reading all the responses to it on different blogs. I'll work on it and post my responses soon.

Melody: Yeah, some of her story lines sound a bit ...

2008-01-26T13:24:14.068Z

Melody: Yeah, some of her story lines sound a bit too...soap opera-ish? But I've been told that she executes the stories really well, and I know that a lot of people admire the way she presents the various sides of an issue without being melodramatic in the least. I WILL give her a try someday.

And thank you :) Have a great weekend too!

I quite like Jodi Picoult's books, but there are o...

2008-01-26T12:43:14.914Z

I quite like Jodi Picoult's books, but there are one or two that I'm just not interested, perhaps it's the story premise that just doesn't suck me in.

Wow, and I can see Moby Dick tops the list for being the most boring novel on earth. ;P

Hope you have a great weekend, Nymeth. :)