Yeah, I don't read reviews. I think I like to take things in on my own and find out for myself. Harry potter was a good read. I read three books before the fourth movie ruined the book I was half way through. Decided I would read the books after the movies came out. Explains a lot more about the movies, which I found interesting.
With Twilight, Im trying out book three and seeing how its done. But I don't know anything about book four, so I really don't have an opinion that's fair to it. Nor do I have an english lit degree behind my back so I think my opinion of a good author is what grabs me and keeps my interest.
It's like... hm.. If I wanted to get into authors I really hate, I would say Stephen King is the worse Author I've ever read. He's boring and I polished off two of his books in no time and could have done without.
Michael criton, same thing. Wealth of knowledge, well put together science but there was no grab. I polished off that book too (a little more knowledgable too since he researches a lot of what he writes) but man, slow as hell plot wise.
George R.R. Martin, Marvelous, although his latest writings (other books) have been somewhat dry. Not the song and ice and fire series (Which I know you're reading, right?). Though I havn't read the fourth. Im waiting for the fifth to come out because I'd rather not wait another four years in anticipation (Although I think I have to reread the books again to update myself).
My point is I try to be objective and give things a more concrete approach before I give out my opinion. I don't care what the author's background is (unless your the authord of The God Delusion, then my interest is peaked) but that's more theory than anything.
I should stop while Im ahead. This could have me going on and on, adding more to that journal post than I like. XD Seriously, I should just give you a short response and be done eh?
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Date: 2009-11-24 02:14 am (UTC)With Twilight, Im trying out book three and seeing how its done. But I don't know anything about book four, so I really don't have an opinion that's fair to it. Nor do I have an english lit degree behind my back so I think my opinion of a good author is what grabs me and keeps my interest.
It's like... hm.. If I wanted to get into authors I really hate, I would say Stephen King is the worse Author I've ever read. He's boring and I polished off two of his books in no time and could have done without.
Michael criton, same thing. Wealth of knowledge, well put together science but there was no grab. I polished off that book too (a little more knowledgable too since he researches a lot of what he writes) but man, slow as hell plot wise.
George R.R. Martin, Marvelous, although his latest writings (other books) have been somewhat dry. Not the song and ice and fire series (Which I know you're reading, right?). Though I havn't read the fourth. Im waiting for the fifth to come out because I'd rather not wait another four years in anticipation (Although I think I have to reread the books again to update myself).
My point is I try to be objective and give things a more concrete approach before I give out my opinion. I don't care what the author's background is (unless your the authord of The God Delusion, then my interest is peaked) but that's more theory than anything.
I should stop while Im ahead. This could have me going on and on, adding more to that journal post than I like. XD Seriously, I should just give you a short response and be done eh?