Comments for Critical Myth-Interpretations http://entil2001.com/blog14 Books, Music, and Video Games Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:58:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Comment on The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan by Jared http://entil2001.com/blog14/2008/09/06/the-eye-of-the-world-by-robert-jordan/comment-page-1/#comment-84 Jared Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:58:16 +0000 http://entil2001.com/blog14/2008/09/06/the-eye-of-the-world-by-robert-jordan/#comment-84 Although, since you'll be reading straight through the slowness might not be so noticeable. Although, since you’ll be reading straight through the slowness might not be so noticeable.

]]> Comment on The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan by Jared http://entil2001.com/blog14/2008/09/06/the-eye-of-the-world-by-robert-jordan/comment-page-1/#comment-83 Jared Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:53:55 +0000 http://entil2001.com/blog14/2008/09/06/the-eye-of-the-world-by-robert-jordan/#comment-83 It's six or seven solid books. After that he kinda loses himself but recovered with his last book, Knife of Dreams. What often impressed me is that a character introduced in say book 3 as almost an afterthought might suddenly become important in book 9. The cast of characters in this series is a long list... It’s six or seven solid books. After that he kinda loses himself but recovered with his last book, Knife of Dreams. What often impressed me is that a character introduced in say book 3 as almost an afterthought might suddenly become important in book 9.

The cast of characters in this series is a long list…

]]> Comment on Star Trek: Mirror Universe: The Sorrows of Empire by David Mack by Administrator http://entil2001.com/blog14/2007/05/20/star-trek-mirror-universe-sorrows-of-the-empire-by-david-mack/comment-page-1/#comment-77 Administrator Sat, 06 Sep 2008 20:49:43 +0000 http://entil2001.com/blog14/2007/05/20/star-trek-mirror-universe-sorrows-of-the-empire-by-david-mack/#comment-77 Oops! I took care of it...thanks for the heads up! Oops! I took care of it…thanks for the heads up!

]]> Comment on Star Trek: Mirror Universe: The Sorrows of Empire by David Mack by David Mack http://entil2001.com/blog14/2007/05/20/star-trek-mirror-universe-sorrows-of-the-empire-by-david-mack/comment-page-1/#comment-76 David Mack Sat, 06 Sep 2008 20:40:56 +0000 http://entil2001.com/blog14/2007/05/20/star-trek-mirror-universe-sorrows-of-the-empire-by-david-mack/#comment-76 While it might seem like a minor point to some, I'd just like to point out that the title of my novel is actually "The Sorrows of Empire" (note the position of the definite article). Other than that, thanks for the great review! While it might seem like a minor point to some, I’d just like to point out that the title of my novel is actually “The Sorrows of Empire” (note the position of the definite article).

Other than that, thanks for the great review!

]]> Comment on Pawn of Prophecy by David Eddings by Cathy W http://entil2001.com/blog14/2008/07/11/pawn-of-prophecy-by-david-eddings/comment-page-1/#comment-65 Cathy W Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:49:32 +0000 http://entil2001.com/blog14/2008/07/11/pawn-of-prophecy-by-david-eddings/#comment-65 I loved the series back in the '80's (I was in high school when I read it) - but recently reread <i>Pawn of Prophecy</i> and wondered what I ever saw in it, for more or less the same reasons you cited. Eddings developed some vaguely interesting cultures, but must every character be a stereotype-on-the-hoof? As I sit here sorting through recollections of it, I almost find myself wondering if the original intent was a subtle parody of the hyper-formulaic swords-and-sorcery fantasy that was endemic in the '80's. It almost works as one. For what it's worth, the followup series, "The Malloreon", possibly suffers from an even worse flaw: it's almost exactly same story, with most of the same characters, set on a different map. A second pair of series Eddings wrote ("The Elenium" and its followup) did exactly the same thing, and when I noticed this, two chapters into the book of the followup series, I stopped reading Eddings. I loved the series back in the ’80′s (I was in high school when I read it) – but recently reread Pawn of Prophecy and wondered what I ever saw in it, for more or less the same reasons you cited. Eddings developed some vaguely interesting cultures, but must every character be a stereotype-on-the-hoof?

As I sit here sorting through recollections of it, I almost find myself wondering if the original intent was a subtle parody of the hyper-formulaic swords-and-sorcery fantasy that was endemic in the ’80′s. It almost works as one.

For what it’s worth, the followup series, “The Malloreon”, possibly suffers from an even worse flaw: it’s almost exactly same story, with most of the same characters, set on a different map. A second pair of series Eddings wrote (“The Elenium” and its followup) did exactly the same thing, and when I noticed this, two chapters into the book of the followup series, I stopped reading Eddings.

]]> Comment on Wizard’s First Rule by Terry Goodkind by Jared http://entil2001.com/blog14/2008/07/04/wizard%e2%80%99s-first-rule-by-terry-goodkind/comment-page-1/#comment-61 Jared Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:04:06 +0000 http://entil2001.com/blog14/2008/07/04/wizard%e2%80%99s-first-rule-by-terry-goodkind/#comment-61 Believe it or not, this is actually his best book. It only get's worse from here on out. I do not recommend going any further, it will only ruin any joy you might have gotten from this novel. I sent you an email a couple weeks ago recommending the book series " A Song Of Ice and Fire". I just wanted to warn you that this series isn't finished yet(4 books out of 7 are published) and the author is pretty slow getting them out. I still recommend that you start reading them even before they are finished, but I have a different view on these things. I like to speculate what is going to happen next and I like the wait for the next book. It's not like you're literally waiting, there's alot of books out there. Believe it or not, this is actually his best book. It only get’s worse from here on out. I do not recommend going any further, it will only ruin any joy you might have gotten from this novel.

I sent you an email a couple weeks ago recommending the book series ” A Song Of Ice and Fire”. I just wanted to warn you that this series isn’t finished yet(4 books out of 7 are published) and the author is pretty slow getting them out. I still recommend that you start reading them even before they are finished, but I have a different view on these things. I like to speculate what is going to happen next and I like the wait for the next book. It’s not like you’re literally waiting, there’s alot of books out there.

]]> Comment on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling by Tom http://entil2001.com/blog14/2008/03/20/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-by-j-k-rowling/comment-page-1/#comment-28 Tom Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:13:48 +0000 http://entil2001.com/blog14/2008/03/20/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-by-j-k-rowling/#comment-28 Oh, and one other thing: While I can't say I'll join the in-depth reading group (I'm afraid of slacking, plus I'm not registered with LJ [which is, of course, the smallest of problems]), I will definitely be reading along. The threads have been handed to my RSS-feed-reader. Oh, and one other thing: While I can’t say I’ll join the in-depth reading group (I’m afraid of slacking, plus I’m not registered with LJ [which is, of course, the smallest of problems]), I will definitely be reading along. The threads have been handed to my RSS-feed-reader.

]]> Comment on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling by Tom http://entil2001.com/blog14/2008/03/20/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-by-j-k-rowling/comment-page-1/#comment-27 Tom Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:11:34 +0000 http://entil2001.com/blog14/2008/03/20/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-by-j-k-rowling/#comment-27 Yes, a Snape fan... Aren't we all? Thanks for the quick response :) Yes, a Snape fan… Aren’t we all? Thanks for the quick response :)

]]> Comment on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling by Administrator http://entil2001.com/blog14/2008/03/20/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-by-j-k-rowling/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Administrator Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:41:17 +0000 http://entil2001.com/blog14/2008/03/20/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-by-j-k-rowling/#comment-26 For a very long time, I was dismissive of the Potter franchise, because I'm not a fan of YA books in general and I can be something of a contrary soul (you might have noticed, LOL). My comments on the books have been, if nothing else, a short discourse on how I came to appreciate all of it, and how that shaped my opinions. Needless to say, I'm a solid convert (and a dedicated Snape fan)! It occurred to me, shortly after finishing the series (which I did a while ago, this review was a holdover, of all things), that I hadn't delved into the books in as much detail as I normally would for something of such popular interest. So I've since created a reading group on LiveJournal (hp_in_depth) for that purpose. We'll be going through the books chapter by chapter from now until the premiere of the final film with an eye towards continuity, deeper context, and all out fannish madness. Membership is currently closed, but there's a reserve list and it's open to everyone for reading. PS: I sometimes miss the podcast, too, but I always appreciate the support! Thanks again! For a very long time, I was dismissive of the Potter franchise, because I’m not a fan of YA books in general and I can be something of a contrary soul (you might have noticed, LOL). My comments on the books have been, if nothing else, a short discourse on how I came to appreciate all of it, and how that shaped my opinions. Needless to say, I’m a solid convert (and a dedicated Snape fan)!

It occurred to me, shortly after finishing the series (which I did a while ago, this review was a holdover, of all things), that I hadn’t delved into the books in as much detail as I normally would for something of such popular interest. So I’ve since created a reading group on LiveJournal (hp_in_depth) for that purpose. We’ll be going through the books chapter by chapter from now until the premiere of the final film with an eye towards continuity, deeper context, and all out fannish madness.

Membership is currently closed, but there’s a reserve list and it’s open to everyone for reading.

PS: I sometimes miss the podcast, too, but I always appreciate the support! Thanks again!

]]> Comment on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling by Tom http://entil2001.com/blog14/2008/03/20/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-by-j-k-rowling/comment-page-1/#comment-25 Tom Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:02:06 +0000 http://entil2001.com/blog14/2008/03/20/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-by-j-k-rowling/#comment-25 Dear John, ever since I joined your "fandom" (for lack of a better word) I have ached for reviews on the Harry Potter series. I never wanted to ask, though, since they are so much children's books and so thoroughly hyped everywhere that I was worried you might be annoyed with them as it is. It was way easier asking for your opinion on some show or another or on Ender's Game or whatnot. I have read each of the books five or six times at the very least. I have come to love the series beyond any other book series I have ever come across and I believe saying I have a slight obsession with the material is no understatement. That being said, I was worried for a while: What if you tear the material apart? I was, to be honest, ready for it, but I was delighted to see that the stuff you wrote on Harry Potter is pretty much what I think of the series. Obviously, I would have put loads of stuff in other words and I can't say I agree with everything you've written on the subject (I thought the first two films were some of the worst-spent time at a movie theater ever), but on the whole I am very glad you reviewed the series and that I could find so much of my own way of looking at it in those reviews. Thank you very, very much. Keep up the good work. I'll be reading you. Tom PS: I miss your podcast :( Dear John,

ever since I joined your “fandom” (for lack of a better word) I have ached for reviews on the Harry Potter series. I never wanted to ask, though, since they are so much children’s books and so thoroughly hyped everywhere that I was worried you might be annoyed with them as it is. It was way easier asking for your opinion on some show or another or on Ender’s Game or whatnot.

I have read each of the books five or six times at the very least. I have come to love the series beyond any other book series I have ever come across and I believe saying I have a slight obsession with the material is no understatement.

That being said, I was worried for a while: What if you tear the material apart? I was, to be honest, ready for it, but I was delighted to see that the stuff you wrote on Harry Potter is pretty much what I think of the series. Obviously, I would have put loads of stuff in other words and I can’t say I agree with everything you’ve written on the subject (I thought the first two films were some of the worst-spent time at a movie theater ever), but on the whole I am very glad you reviewed the series and that I could find so much of my own way of looking at it in those reviews. Thank you very, very much.

Keep up the good work. I’ll be reading you.
Tom

PS: I miss your podcast :(

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