tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5280973347578915448.post8081508232877646133..comments2023-06-10T01:51:39.600-07:00Comments on And May The Books Be Ever In Your Favor: I Love Controversy... A Very Bookish Post! Layla http://www.blogger.com/profile/08978531769125028934noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5280973347578915448.post-33292724190712191332014-01-17T06:17:02.270-08:002014-01-17T06:17:02.270-08:00Hello! :) This blog has been nominated:
http://a...Hello! :) This blog has been nominated:<br /><br />http://afreemindsw.blogspot.com/2014/01/sunshine-award.html<br /><br />xxSW https://www.blogger.com/profile/14687537232841591331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5280973347578915448.post-54252218724728866442014-01-12T19:55:14.212-08:002014-01-12T19:55:14.212-08:00Yes, exactly. Fantasy is supposed to be just that....Yes, exactly. Fantasy is supposed to be just that. FANTASY. FICTION. For goodness sakes people, fiction is not supposed to be real...<br /><br />I have a feeling you will ove these when you read them, I can not wait ! :)Layla https://www.blogger.com/profile/08978531769125028934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5280973347578915448.post-51660588106202326932014-01-12T19:53:55.965-08:002014-01-12T19:53:55.965-08:00She does use a lot of adverbs! I think I struggle ...She does use a lot of adverbs! I think I struggle with that too. <br />I do agree with all your points on witchcraft, I merely think it ridiculous when people get in a fuss because they think anyone who reads the books are going to want to start practicing witchcraft. Yes, just enjoy the story. Or try to, anyways ;)<br /><br />Yipee! And don't worry, long comments are great :DLayla https://www.blogger.com/profile/08978531769125028934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5280973347578915448.post-8544378793071484212013-12-22T14:07:45.014-08:002013-12-22T14:07:45.014-08:00I agree, Cait! It's the same with Narnia and L...I agree, Cait! It's the same with <i>Narnia</i> and LOTR--using magic for good versus using magic for evil! And, ditto on the adverbs thing. Ugh. I used to use way too many of them myself in my writing, and it's just . . . yeah. Not good writing at all. I don't even think it's acceptable as a "style"--the way to do it is use strong nouns and verbs and that way everything is much more concise.Hannah Bartahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16113296657540921039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5280973347578915448.post-76643150268142727352013-12-22T14:04:08.584-08:002013-12-22T14:04:08.584-08:00I think the people who tend to believe that these ...I think the people who tend to believe that these "support witchcraft" are also the people who believe that <i>The Chronicles of Narnia</i> and <i>The Lord of the Rings</i> support the same. Which I don't believe in at all, and don't quite understand the people who do, but. . . . I guess everybody's different.<br /><br />I'm glad you liked them! I can't wait to read them someday :)Hannah Bartahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16113296657540921039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5280973347578915448.post-55347817660673991892013-12-22T12:38:41.407-08:002013-12-22T12:38:41.407-08:00As you know, hehe, I'm very behind on Harry Po...As you know, hehe, I'm very behind on Harry Potter! Book 2! Woot, go me. *ahem* I decided to read them because of all the controversy (plus I wasn't really "allowed" to when I was younger). I'm absolutely loving the characters and the writing! It's quirky and refreshing, although JK Rowling is using some writingish things I cringe at (loooots of adverbs! Noooo!) But I admit it is a style. And very English. Yes.<br /><br />As for the witchcraft aspect, I'm actually going to have to disagree! Witchcraft IS real. But, so far, there's a definite line between the badies and the goodies in HP. I think that's what I like most. Yes, they all are learning to be wizards, but what are they using their magic for? Plus, (kind of like you said), I read books about insta-love and werewolves and I don't get my brain in a twist because it's real/not real and good/bad. I just read and enjoy a story.<br /><br />Okay! Wow. That was long. >_< And I can't believe I forgot to follow your blog! Amended now. ;)CG @ Paper Furyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14954615708675952085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5280973347578915448.post-4224618717844953642013-12-21T18:58:38.127-08:002013-12-21T18:58:38.127-08:00I know quite a few people who love Harry Potter, b...I know quite a few people who love Harry Potter, but personally, I'm not one of them. They are still my friends, but I just dislike it. When I started to read one, i got a bad feeling in my stomach. I don't know. I'm not in anyway saying you're wrong for liking it, it's your opinion, but its just not for me. Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03869404547679567835noreply@blogger.com