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Post by onlyaworkingtitle on Nov 3, 2011 23:33:23 GMT -5
I've read A'sA. Yeah, it's a rather dry read. I liked the first one a bit, but the second was a struggle and I didn't bother with the third. Hobb is nearly as sadistic as Martin, but only towards her main character, which is unfair because the poor guy never seems to catch a break. It's a bit annoying. Yeah, I almost stopped reading when Burrich killed Fitz's dog -- I tend to identify more with canines than humans, so that's often a deal-breaker for me. It's gotten a bit more interesting now that he's actually apprenticed to the assassin, but every time he interacts with an animal, I keep hoping he bonds with it... I doubt it'll happen, though. |
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Post by Marina on Nov 4, 2011 12:55:25 GMT -5
I've read A'sA. Yeah, it's a rather dry read. I liked the first one a bit, but the second was a struggle and I didn't bother with the third. Hobb is nearly as sadistic as Martin, but only towards her main character, which is unfair because the poor guy never seems to catch a break. It's a bit annoying. Yeah, I almost stopped reading when Burrich killed Fitz's dog -- I tend to identify more with canines than humans, so that's often a deal-breaker for me. It's gotten a bit more interesting now that he's actually apprenticed to the assassin, but every time he interacts with an animal, I keep hoping he bonds with it... I doubt it'll happen, though. Well, I'm not gonna spoil it for you, but the whole bonding this is one of the themes of the books. But like I said, if at any time you think that it can't get much worse for Fitz... it will. |
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Post by KatjevanLoon on Nov 8, 2011 0:51:38 GMT -5
The Twelve Wild Swans, by Starhawk. Not a fiction book; a religious studies book. Let me know how that is. I just picked up Drawing Down the Moon by Adler at the library yesterday. So far, I'm really liking it. I'm doing the Elements Path, and working on slowly getting reacquainted with them. I'm on a bit of a "back to basics" kick at the moment, and restarting my magical education to really get the fundamentals solid. I'm also hoping that TWS will be a good reintroduction into Reclaiming Witchcraft, as I plan on going to Witchcamp again next summer. |
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Post by Dodger Thirteen on Nov 9, 2011 16:14:27 GMT -5
Let me know how that is. I just picked up Drawing Down the Moon by Adler at the library yesterday. So far, I'm really liking it. I'm doing the Elements Path, and working on slowly getting reacquainted with them. I'm on a bit of a "back to basics" kick at the moment, and restarting my magical education to really get the fundamentals solid. I'm also hoping that TWS will be a good reintroduction into Reclaiming Witchcraft, as I plan on going to Witchcamp again next summer. I know what you mean. I'm trying to veer as far away from Wicca as possible, though, but it's hard to know where to start if you don't want to be Wiccan. I'm mostly just trying to delve further into folklore, learn what I can. Recently had a very harsh religious experience that's caused me somewhat of a depression for the past three weeks. I can explain, just not here. It's too personal and I don't want to go about blabbing every detail here. |
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Post by KatjevanLoon on Nov 10, 2011 4:16:40 GMT -5
I know what you mean. I'm trying to veer as far away from Wicca as possible, though, but it's hard to know where to start if you don't want to be Wiccan. I'm mostly just trying to delve further into folklore, learn what I can. Recently had a very harsh religious experience that's caused me somewhat of a depression for the past three weeks. I can explain, just not here. It's too personal and I don't want to go about blabbing every detail here. Sorry to hear that you've been depressed re: a harsh religious experience; that's happened far too many times for me. Send me a PM if you like.  Also, not sure if you're saying that Reclaiming is Wiccan, but I feel I should clarify that it has elements of Wicca in it, but it's very definitely not Wiccan. (I always feel the need to clarify this because I don't consider myself any flavour of Wiccan at all and I am very involved in Reclaiming, so.) If you weren't saying that, then just ignore me.  It is hard to know where to start if one isn't Wiccan, but I do really like Ellen Dugan's books on witchery. Also a great way to read up on magical theory is just to read Pratchett's witch novels (Discworld). Seriously. So much of my magic theory comes from those books. |
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Post by Marina on Nov 10, 2011 17:14:59 GMT -5
I just finished the Millennium trilogy. It doesn't live up to the hype, and it's hard to see where it comes from, but the books were certainly enjoyable.
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Post by Dodger Thirteen on Nov 11, 2011 14:53:47 GMT -5
I know what you mean. I'm trying to veer as far away from Wicca as possible, though, but it's hard to know where to start if you don't want to be Wiccan. I'm mostly just trying to delve further into folklore, learn what I can. Recently had a very harsh religious experience that's caused me somewhat of a depression for the past three weeks. I can explain, just not here. It's too personal and I don't want to go about blabbing every detail here. Sorry to hear that you've been depressed re: a harsh religious experience; that's happened far too many times for me. Send me a PM if you like. Also, not sure if you're saying that Reclaiming is Wiccan, but I feel I should clarify that it has elements of Wicca in it, but it's very definitely not Wiccan. (I always feel the need to clarify this because I don't consider myself any flavour of Wiccan at all and I am very involved in Reclaiming, so.) If you weren't saying that, then just ignore me. It is hard to know where to start if one isn't Wiccan, but I do really like Ellen Dugan's books on witchery. Also a great way to read up on magical theory is just to read Pratchett's witch novels (Discworld). Seriously. So much of my magic theory comes from those books. I've actually used a lot of Gaiman's influence on my thoughts for magical theory. As for Reclaiming, I've not dealt with it in any way, shape, or form. Was simply stating that I'm not Wiccan and trying to veer from it. Glad to hear that RW isn't Wiccan; I will definitely have to check it out, then. |
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Post by KatjevanLoon on Nov 14, 2011 12:56:55 GMT -5
I've actually used a lot of Gaiman's influence on my thoughts for magical theory. As for Reclaiming, I've not dealt with it in any way, shape, or form. Was simply stating that I'm not Wiccan and trying to veer from it. Glad to hear that RW isn't Wiccan; I will definitely have to check it out, then. The only bit of Gaiman I've read is Good Omens, but I've been meaning to pick up more. Just. You know. Time. Stuff. Re: Reclaiming. I'm sending you a PM as to not make this thread any more off-topic. |
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Post by Dodger Thirteen on Nov 28, 2011 16:29:15 GMT -5
A Game of Thrones and Sisters Red. Had to cut back once classes started. Many books halfway read sitting on the back burner.
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Post by onlyaworkingtitle on Nov 28, 2011 18:45:07 GMT -5
MASTIFF MASTIFF MASTIFF YES.
Tamora Pierce <3
*fangirl*
Ahem... yes, I'm totally dignified. DO NOT JUDGE MY CHILDHOOD OBSESSIONS, YOU POTTERHEADS.
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Post by Marina on Nov 28, 2011 20:11:05 GMT -5
I just finished Pillars of the Earth. I gotta say I hated the villains too much and was too dissatisfied with their eventual punishments to love the book. William should have died like mid-way through the book, a horrible, gorry, bloody delicious death. Can you tell how much I hated him? I don't think I care about it enough to bother with a sequel at the time. Maybe later.
Will be reading Lirael next.
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Post by onlyaworkingtitle on Nov 28, 2011 22:11:57 GMT -5
Will be reading Lirael next. Good choice! |
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Post by Dodger Thirteen on Nov 29, 2011 16:35:25 GMT -5
MASTIFF MASTIFF MASTIFF YES. Tamora Pierce <3 *fangirl* Ahem... yes, I'm totally dignified. DO NOT JUDGE MY CHILDHOOD OBSESSIONS, YOU POTTERHEADS. I'm offended by your bit of hypocrisy there. You ask Potter fans to not judge you by your choice of reading material, but then you steer your own judgements our way all the time. *tsks* Regardless, I still have to read Bloodhound.... |
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Post by onlyaworkingtitle on Nov 29, 2011 17:33:28 GMT -5
MASTIFF MASTIFF MASTIFF YES. Tamora Pierce <3 *fangirl* Ahem... yes, I'm totally dignified. DO NOT JUDGE MY CHILDHOOD OBSESSIONS, YOU POTTERHEADS. I'm offended by your bit of hypocrisy there. You ask Potter fans to not judge you by your choice of reading material, but then you steer your own judgements our way all the time. *tsks* Regardless, I still have to read Bloodhound.... 90% of the time I use caps, I'm being facetious and you really oughtn't take me seriously. The other 10%... I don't even know what I'm doing there. I think I'm usually yelling the title of a book. But yeah, my "DO NOT JUDGE" rant-thing wasn't meant to be serious-hypocrisy or anything... That makes sense because I say so, blah. You really ought to read Bloodhound. It is good stuff. I did a quick reread before starting Mastiff, and it was still good stuff. GET ON THAT SHIT, BI-ATCH. (See? Not serious. I would not seriously yell at you about not having time to read a book yet. Or call you some variation of bitch. Because I'm nice like that, and whatnot.) |
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Post by Marina on Nov 29, 2011 18:24:04 GMT -5
I WANNA READ MASTIFF!!! BUT I DON"T WANNA BUY IT!!! T_T
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