tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542683203952246031.post8888398649471966862..comments2023-11-12T09:33:59.402-06:00Comments on Spirit Called: Cephalopod Coffeehouse Book Chat – Game of Thrones, etc., a Negative ReviewHuntresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08155372788872245758noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542683203952246031.post-7766398036649180922014-02-06T16:05:48.743-06:002014-02-06T16:05:48.743-06:00Just finished skimming parts of The Dogs of Babel,...Just finished skimming parts of The Dogs of Babel, which isn't a bad book at all but I cannot bear to read a single paragraph in which there is cruelty to an animal. So there were a couple of chapters that I by-passed.<br /><br />I hate that I've read all of the Game of Thrones. SO MUCH is skippable and horrible. I swear I'm not gonna pick up the next one he comes out with--it's just the same damn thing.Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281288495129054688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542683203952246031.post-58551549844231097522014-02-03T19:50:11.292-06:002014-02-03T19:50:11.292-06:00I'm one who loves to get immersed in a world. ...I'm one who loves to get immersed in a world. Even with giant door-stoppers, if an author gets me to fall in love with the characters, I'm not much for skimming. I did get kind of luke-warm about GRRM though. That was more to do with killing a character every other page, though. ;)Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10680066584646789184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542683203952246031.post-63662623253415162272014-02-03T06:40:41.293-06:002014-02-03T06:40:41.293-06:00I've read books 1-3 of GoT, and really enjoyed...I've read books 1-3 of GoT, and really enjoyed them - but by the time #4 was available it had been so long that I needed to re-read ... and I still haven't done that. I'll get around to it, someday.<br /><br />As for WoT, I've re-read them all once, and to be honest I wasn't a huge fan of Sanderson's versions. I am still totally bitter that he made Mat say "YEAH!" None of the WoT characters had ever said "yeah" before, so it just wasn't right. :P BUT I love WoT. It has actually changed my life - back in 2000 I joined an online community of WoT fans, and I have met some amazing people through that site, even if I'm no longer active at the site I started out at.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542683203952246031.post-4732868618750412932014-02-03T05:12:14.857-06:002014-02-03T05:12:14.857-06:00This is why I've always been apprehensive abou...This is why I've always been apprehensive about reading these Big Epic Fantasy Novel Series.Tony Laplumehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07854455859399339169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542683203952246031.post-63107898078597891782014-02-02T22:32:20.978-06:002014-02-02T22:32:20.978-06:00You know, I'm a definite Game of Thrones fan b...You know, I'm a definite Game of Thrones fan but have done this a little bit, too. Nice to hear someone articulate it!Searching for the Storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02491208553618412968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542683203952246031.post-55631624717679904272014-02-02T22:27:37.593-06:002014-02-02T22:27:37.593-06:00You are so funny! And yes, I have Skimmers, too. A...You are so funny! And yes, I have Skimmers, too. A lot. But most turn into DNFs, since I don't have a lot of time to waste on things I'm not into. Have a good week, and drop by my blog if you want a link to promo freebies for authors. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542683203952246031.post-25599698500474971352014-02-02T19:17:31.612-06:002014-02-02T19:17:31.612-06:00Scott Westerfield's books have become Skimmers...Scott Westerfield's books have become Skimmers (I love that term!)...I want to read the third book but have been holding off...MOCK!https://www.blogger.com/profile/02854497329647596811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542683203952246031.post-47645378952351333802014-02-02T08:57:39.856-06:002014-02-02T08:57:39.856-06:00I did some skimming with a book I just read - a DC...I did some skimming with a book I just read - a DCF book called "See You At Harry's" that my son had read for his book group and I knew had some pretty heavy themes. The book was so sad and the main character so tormented by the sad events - after a couple of pages of her anguish I started skimming because it was just so depressing and bleak! A good book but heavy, especially considering the age of its intended audience.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00283263890227102833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542683203952246031.post-58460702498245001852014-02-01T20:53:34.423-06:002014-02-01T20:53:34.423-06:00I've read a few skimmers. I skimmed through th...I've read a few skimmers. I skimmed through the first half of Under the Dome by Stephen King. That was so disappointing.<br /><br />.......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542683203952246031.post-8573045191349269152014-02-01T20:26:03.708-06:002014-02-01T20:26:03.708-06:00Wow, this is the first time I hear of someone not ...Wow, this is the first time I hear of someone not liking Game of Thrones (I haven't read it). I agree with you in that it can be very frustrating to read about so many characters and so many details if the plot is not moving fast enough. I'm currently experiencing the same thing with a book I'm reading. :(Lorenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17848249911635132594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542683203952246031.post-73923300379203957492014-01-31T22:24:37.379-06:002014-01-31T22:24:37.379-06:00A rather disappointing month of reading! Here'...A rather disappointing month of reading! Here's hoping February is skimmer free.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509001761075530940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542683203952246031.post-72126520217856665302014-01-31T21:51:26.821-06:002014-01-31T21:51:26.821-06:00i'm a skimmer sometimes too. i'm reading G...i'm a skimmer sometimes too. i'm reading GOT to be one step ahead of the hbo series - i hate that they split the last book in two and wasted so much time on the ugly fish son in the dungeon... i read WOT too, but could really tell the difference when Brandon took over and never finished...<br /><br />love honest reviews! (ditto on disliking anime) and i like this coffeeshop idea. i get to hear all your thoughts on books! thanks!<br /><br />hope things are going well for you =)<br />have a wonderful weekend!Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542683203952246031.post-10963011459581774592014-01-31T19:54:38.901-06:002014-01-31T19:54:38.901-06:00I'm at the point now where if I find myself sk...I'm at the point now where if I find myself skimming, it's time to put down the book. At least, until I get to one that I want to know the ending...Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542683203952246031.post-23626170412475881212014-01-31T16:51:47.504-06:002014-01-31T16:51:47.504-06:00I really enjoyed GOT, though I haven't read th...I really enjoyed GOT, though I haven't read the last one yet. I feel the same way as you about WOT. The first four/five were awesome but then there was too much going on and too many characters and I lost interest. mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542683203952246031.post-86149645578848864802014-01-31T15:04:42.832-06:002014-01-31T15:04:42.832-06:00Yes I admit it, I've skimmed too, and killing ...Yes I admit it, I've skimmed too, and killing off to many characters would hurt a book in my view, but it seems to be made for TV. Although, I don't watch it - although I did try. Just not my cup of tea.Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542683203952246031.post-2445338187515841622014-01-31T14:04:59.482-06:002014-01-31T14:04:59.482-06:00This is really funny. I mean, your review is funny...This is really funny. I mean, your review is funny ("do we really need to know what they're eating at every meal?") but also weird funny, because I just picked up my MIL at the airport last night and we had a long discussion about GoT and WOT. I have never read the latter, but she was just finishing it up and really loved it. She tried GoT and abandoned it: too violent, no clear overarching plotline to invest in.<br /><br />I liked GoT and continued with the series, though I've opted to read them along with the HBO series. But I totally see why people wouldn't.<br /><br />My most recent "skimmer" was "The Passage" by Justin Cronin. I was so grateful to finish that doorstopper and will not continue with that series. The characters never felt real to me, so I didn't really care what happened to them.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02187854108656107958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542683203952246031.post-11957085978841671062014-01-31T11:40:09.653-06:002014-01-31T11:40:09.653-06:00Not read any of these but admit to the skim someti...Not read any of these but admit to the skim sometimes- often with classics that I want to like but can't actually be bothered to plough through (Moby Dick is a notable example. I keep retrying but I fall asleep. Sorry Melville!) Also so glad I'm not the only one giving vent to a bit of a gripe! :-) Lisa Southardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09711376747848601409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542683203952246031.post-56986962118010541582014-01-31T11:32:33.023-06:002014-01-31T11:32:33.023-06:00I feel like there are other people who do the same...I feel like there are other people who do the same sorts of things arguably better than GRRM, like Daniel Abraham, Joe Abercrombie or Janni Wurts. Although with any longish series, there's the danger of there being a whole book that is nothing but set up for the next one.stuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388674850920848503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542683203952246031.post-74995245038190856722014-01-31T11:23:28.503-06:002014-01-31T11:23:28.503-06:00You read Dance of Dragons? Then you know why I com...You read Dance of Dragons? Then you know why I commented about killing too many characters.<br />And yes, I love the pic also.<br />Huntresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08155372788872245758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542683203952246031.post-70517826360139373322014-01-31T11:11:36.136-06:002014-01-31T11:11:36.136-06:00I love A Song of Ice and Fire but did do some skim...I love A Song of Ice and Fire but did do some skimming in the last book. Love the pic of Jon Snow and Ghost - my favorite characters! :)Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542683203952246031.post-65518440607159457632014-01-31T10:50:18.489-06:002014-01-31T10:50:18.489-06:00Thanks for the review - I won't be reading it!...Thanks for the review - I won't be reading it!<br /><br />Thank you. Love love, Andrew. Bye.WordsPoeticallyWorthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05932809387878012226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542683203952246031.post-45979044951046510982014-01-31T10:04:27.143-06:002014-01-31T10:04:27.143-06:00Someone else who feels the same way about Wheel of...Someone else who feels the same way about Wheel of Time! I got through the first few books, skimming of course, and then finally gave up when there appeared no end in sight.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542683203952246031.post-1105198238565186562014-01-31T10:00:53.736-06:002014-01-31T10:00:53.736-06:00I've enjoyed George R.R. Martin's series, ...I've enjoyed George R.R. Martin's series, overall, but I'm guilty of the skimming thing. It's probably why I haven't yet read the fifth book. But I'll get to it eventually.<br /><br />I haven't read any in the WOT series. I own quite a few of them (picked them up cheap at a used book sale) but never took the dive. I'm so with you on the covers.M.J. Fifieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15626475963328519693noreply@blogger.com