Uh...Twilight.
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foxmonkeySo...I may or may not be (finally) reading Twilight. ::looks shifty:: I started reading before work this morning, and again after I got home. I'm about halfway through the book, and I have to admit that I'm enjoying it a lot more than I thought I would. But! A few things do niggle. Cutting for those who are allergic to niggles.
You can't tell me that the author has never read or written fan fic. 'Cause truly, the thing is pretty ficcy in places, and she uses a lot of the fic-isms that drive me crazy.
- Pinching the bridge of one's nose to denote irritation, impatience, blahblahblah...
- Someone doing something in one switft/fluid/blahblahblah movement.
- An irritated girl "stomping" away from someone or something.
- Amber/topaz/butterscotch/blahblahblah eyes. Enough already, I get it! At least she hasn't used "orbs" yet. OMG, if she does, don't tell me.
- Because Mary Sue's got flaws now, the heroine is not perfect, so in this case she is adorably clumsy. As with the amber/butterscotch eyes, enough already, I get it!
- Someone being so shocked, surprised or stunned that they cannot move or speak. Because this usually stretches into unnaturally (read = unrealistically) long moments of time, the other person in the scene reads the situation the wrong way and hilarity does not ensue. Aiiiii! Will this NEVER die?
- Uh...I think that's it.
The overall writing style shades into ficcishness in places, but mostly I'm being entertained. Robert Pattinson was the perfect choice for Edward; the casting director probably burst into flames when he walked through the door. And seriously, he could have gotten the part for his hair alone. ;-)
You can't tell me that the author has never read or written fan fic. 'Cause truly, the thing is pretty ficcy in places, and she uses a lot of the fic-isms that drive me crazy.
- Pinching the bridge of one's nose to denote irritation, impatience, blahblahblah...
- Someone doing something in one switft/fluid/blahblahblah movement.
- An irritated girl "stomping" away from someone or something.
- Amber/topaz/butterscotch/blahblahblah eyes. Enough already, I get it! At least she hasn't used "orbs" yet. OMG, if she does, don't tell me.
- Because Mary Sue's got flaws now, the heroine is not perfect, so in this case she is adorably clumsy. As with the amber/butterscotch eyes, enough already, I get it!
- Someone being so shocked, surprised or stunned that they cannot move or speak. Because this usually stretches into unnaturally (read = unrealistically) long moments of time, the other person in the scene reads the situation the wrong way and hilarity does not ensue. Aiiiii! Will this NEVER die?
- Uh...I think that's it.
The overall writing style shades into ficcishness in places, but mostly I'm being entertained. Robert Pattinson was the perfect choice for Edward; the casting director probably burst into flames when he walked through the door. And seriously, he could have gotten the part for his hair alone. ;-)
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Date: 2010-04-16 12:13 am (UTC)I didn't mind New Moon the movie but New Moon the book pissed me off. I really enjoyed Eclipse. Breaking Dawn though...don't get me started.
After you are finished, it will make you want to read Descent all over again. LOL
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Date: 2010-04-16 12:30 am (UTC)Girl, you're scaring me. ;-)
I didn't mind New Moon the movie but New Moon the book pissed me off. I really enjoyed Eclipse. Breaking Dawn though...don't get me started.
I can see how after a while -- like, this particular four book series -- things/situations/people/writing styles might start to get tiresome! We'll see what happens.
After you are finished, it will make you want to read Descent all over again. LOL
Ooooh! Now there's a thought. If you have a link I might need it...
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Date: 2010-04-16 12:39 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-04-16 12:42 am (UTC)Your icon is both crazy and hilarious. :-D
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Date: 2010-04-16 12:45 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-04-16 01:36 am (UTC)"Werewolves. Nobody cares...Goddamn."
It's almost crackily random in its hilarity. :-)
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Date: 2010-04-16 02:02 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-04-16 12:43 am (UTC)Remind me when you are finished with the series to re-visit my thoughts on Breaking Dawn. I don't want to spoil it or already put a bad taste in your mouth before even reading it.
Ooooh! Now there's a thought. If you have a link I might need it...
Been saving it for a while now: http://www.slumberwalk.com/ghetto/descent1.htm
Maybe you can convience Chris to read it. She won't listen to me.
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Date: 2010-04-16 12:45 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-04-16 12:48 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-04-16 12:52 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-04-16 01:27 am (UTC)Seriously one of the best pieces of fanfic out there.
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Date: 2010-04-16 01:37 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-04-16 01:39 am (UTC)Seriously one of the best pieces of fanfic out there.
I KNOW! I AM SHOCKED AND APPALLED AS WELL.
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Date: 2010-04-16 01:38 am (UTC)I WILL READ IT EVENTUALLY
READ IT NOW, WOMAN.