tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post2516496562733939294..comments2024-03-27T12:54:20.598-07:00Comments on The Misadventures Of Super Librarian: Dropping The VeilWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12485867264936716806noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-24939058993202491412011-02-03T10:23:14.528-08:002011-02-03T10:23:14.528-08:00Amber: Yeah, that's how I look at it - as hist...Amber: Yeah, that's how I look at it - as historical context. While I certainly have issues with some of the old "bodice ripper" elements, I can appreciate them as part of the evolution of the genre.<br /><br />Cindy: It's all about putting those Garwoods in your own historical context ;) Holly mentioned that when she reread A Knight In Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux she was irritated no end. But when she first read it years ago? Yeah, loved it. Same here. I loved it when I read it as a (OMG!) teen, but now if I reread it my "appreciation" of it would definitely have to be viewed through rose-colored-remember-when-you-were-a-teenager-Wendy? glasses.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12485867264936716806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-27249958491373262942011-02-02T18:03:12.493-08:002011-02-02T18:03:12.493-08:00At first I was all yep, yep, yep, exactly.
But ...At first I was all yep, yep, yep, exactly. <br /><br />But then I remembered the Julie Garwood's on my keeper shelf. Honestly there is a bittersweet feeling for me when reading a keeper from years ago. I'm not sure if it's thinking about how many books I used to be able to read at such a young age or the feeling that I might not catch that love again for a new author or book. Then there is the feeling I get when I remember that there are many authors who were once my favs who are not even close to being on my to notice list today.<br /><br />I do know that mood for me does affect a book. If I'm in no mood for something silly, then I'm sure to roll my eyes the minute I read an historical with the hero's 14 names on the first page. Meh. But when in the mood for something lighter than usual then I barely notice the name and probably just block it out.<br /><br />The good news is I usually know when it's me and not the book. I also don't normally finish a book if my mood is not right for it so I don't end up reviewing. However, if I didn't finish the book because I was bored, has a been there done that feel then I have no problem telling people about my opinion.<br /><br />Course, now I can't tell if I'm on point with the post ;)<br /><br />CindySCindyShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18349459903336460467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-55406884220238020922011-02-02T10:31:07.689-08:002011-02-02T10:31:07.689-08:00I'm 100% a character reader. I like good prose...I'm 100% a character reader. I like good prose, too, but if I can't connect with a character or don't emotionally invest? It's never going to be a keeper read.<br /><br />And it's not hypocritical to be ok with elements from old school that you won't tolerate in new releases. It's putting stuff in historical context. Which, for me, is fair. <br />(so speaks the historian in me at any rate).Buriedbybooks https://www.blogger.com/profile/13945897945845383252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-62355141400840998292011-02-02T08:39:24.925-08:002011-02-02T08:39:24.925-08:00Grey: I'm not too much of a moody reader....ye...Grey: I'm not too much of a moody reader....yet. My friends tell me they didn't use to be either, but the older they get, the more mood comes into play. Usually when I can't get into a story there's some other factor. Maybe clunky writing or a character that's driving me batshit.....<br /><br />Anon: Are you a writer? I hear a lot of writers express this opinion. It's not so much about emotion for them as it is how well-written a story is.<br /><br />For me, writing does play a factor, but it's further down on my list. I can overlook some clunkiness if the story is good and I'm drawn to the characters. And sometimes good writing will elevate a story I'm ho-hum about it (this happens quite a bit actually).Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12485867264936716806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-42083092613859270082011-02-02T07:57:22.533-08:002011-02-02T07:57:22.533-08:00No, for me it's the wordsmithery that draws me...No, for me it's the wordsmithery that draws me to re-read, just as it's the wordsmithery that makes me set a book aside. The story told doesn't much matter as long it's well-written.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-66058077452398772482011-02-01T14:07:05.560-08:002011-02-01T14:07:05.560-08:00You're right! Mood, timing, and even expectati...You're right! Mood, timing, and even expectations all play a role. And those things can change day-to-day or year-to-year. I try to keep that in mind when I rate books too, to be fair. If my mood is the problem then maybe I'll skip it for now and come back to it later. I'll at least make it clear in the review what was impacting the rating.<br /><br />For me, a 5 star/A is a book I want to read again, get happy just seeing on the shelf, and desperately want everyone I know to read as well (right this minute so that we can talk about it!). I don't give many out either.Greytfriendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07134252504253192363noreply@blogger.com