tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852868884277826063.post7524284128287102793..comments2023-10-15T02:53:40.405-06:00Comments on Life in a glass house: Fro Bagg on the big screen (Ok, my laptop)Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11835924016744040120noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852868884277826063.post-59741627053276683962009-03-09T12:45:00.000-06:002009-03-09T12:45:00.000-06:00Wiseguy.Wiseguy.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11835924016744040120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852868884277826063.post-64773646503816707922009-03-09T11:08:00.000-06:002009-03-09T11:08:00.000-06:00That's it. I just ordered Matt and I matching scar...That's it. I just ordered Matt and I matching scarves of bravery for his birthday.Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03883364373594133303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852868884277826063.post-85910825235731959902009-03-09T10:53:00.000-06:002009-03-09T10:53:00.000-06:00Yeah, I would have to say that the last part of th...Yeah, I would have to say that the last part of the seventh and final book has some lumpy passages of exposition and a couple of clunky detours — but the overall conclusion and its determination of the main characters’ story lines possess a convincing inevitability that make some of the prepublication speculation seem curiously blinkered in retrospect.<BR/><BR/>All in all, I love the whole series and want a bull haircut and scarf.Matt Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738047059423190096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852868884277826063.post-51532402712892493032009-03-03T12:43:00.000-07:002009-03-03T12:43:00.000-07:00ok, i've only read them once, so I'm a little clou...ok, i've only read them once, so I'm a little cloudy on what happens when.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15240493105008078007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852868884277826063.post-84164592186038739442009-03-03T09:51:00.000-07:002009-03-03T09:51:00.000-07:00Yeah, I was amazed too at how woven together every...Yeah, I was amazed too at how woven together everything was, it was very clever. Also, some books give you impressions that turn out to be wrong a few books later. Very interesting storytelling. Since I read them over a span of 6 years, I had re read all of the books a few times, so I think I had everything pretty much together and all aspects were familiar. Glad you liked them! Wormtail first appears in book 3-- you don't really know he is Voldemort's right hand man until book 4, but he is prophesied at least as the dark lord's servant in 3.<BR/>And Sue, I am sure you will like them more and more.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11835924016744040120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852868884277826063.post-69125977588882953122009-03-03T08:50:00.000-07:002009-03-03T08:50:00.000-07:00I FINISHED HARRY POTTER! Good stuff! I'm so amaz...I FINISHED HARRY POTTER! Good stuff! I'm so amazed at the imagination of JK Rowling. The way everything is tied together is incredible! Stick with it Sue, I'm sure you'll enjoy the finale, but you need to pay attention to everything in all the books. I wish I had a little more. It's pretty cool! Now I can clean my house again!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15240493105008078007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852868884277826063.post-61589291708069217882009-02-28T22:29:00.000-07:002009-02-28T22:29:00.000-07:00I don't think worm tail appears until book 5. I m...I don't think worm tail appears until book 5. I might be wrong.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15240493105008078007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852868884277826063.post-58879790646849677712009-02-27T13:44:00.000-07:002009-02-27T13:44:00.000-07:00Yeah, book 7 was the book I was reading when I was...Yeah, book 7 was the book I was reading when I was like, "yeah, as long as Scout isn't swimming in a vat of poison, I am going to keep reading." And a few chapters in particular made me bawl like a baby.<BR/>Book 4 was really fun to read. I liked the world cup, I guess I can't mention the middle, but that was exciting, and the end changes things a bit eh?<BR/>Reading LOTR's I've picked up on that there is a character that serves a dark wizard called "Worm Tongue" to whom Rowling's character "Worm Tail" bears a striking resemblance. Just an observation I bet Sue has noticed also.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11835924016744040120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852868884277826063.post-56318284311018094302009-02-27T10:26:00.000-07:002009-02-27T10:26:00.000-07:00I think you'll like the fourth book, Sue. I sped ...I think you'll like the fourth book, Sue. I sped through the Screwtape Letters and am cruising through number seven. I just want to read it till it's finished! I have a hard time putting it down to take care of things at home! I really like it.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15240493105008078007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852868884277826063.post-79476204947091018992009-02-25T13:02:00.000-07:002009-02-25T13:02:00.000-07:00I promised you I'd re-start book 4 this week, and ...I promised you I'd re-start book 4 this week, and I did! I read about 90 pages last night. So far I like it. The World Cup is about to start.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00758354440910012121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852868884277826063.post-5428828106285680972009-02-24T08:39:00.000-07:002009-02-24T08:39:00.000-07:00I did like all of those things about book 5 too, I...I did like all of those things about book 5 too, I just thought it was a little slow. Like I said, though, the timing was bad for me and it took me too long. So far, a lot of my predictions seem to be unfolding nicely. We'll have to talk about it sometime.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15240493105008078007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852868884277826063.post-19417337123666032102009-02-23T16:05:00.000-07:002009-02-23T16:05:00.000-07:00I promise I will start book 4 this week! So you h...I promise I will start book 4 this week! <BR/><BR/>So you haven't started the Return of the King? It is so good, you'll love it! And I could have loaned you the movies. I have all 3 extended versions. You did get the extended ones from the library, right?Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00758354440910012121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852868884277826063.post-60296057785007183392009-02-23T14:09:00.000-07:002009-02-23T14:09:00.000-07:00Wow Aim, I didn't know you were so far along! I w...Wow Aim, I didn't know you were so far along! I would have asked for your predictions on what is going to happen in the 7th book and how it ends. Perhaps it's not too late?<BR/>Funny thing, I really really like the 5th book. Bringing Umbridge in was interesting, the "DA" club concept was awesome, I love that they did that. The ending was sad, but boy, all the endings are sad after book 3. But number 5 was really sad. Oh, I also loved being brought into the Minstry of Magic and (especially) St. Mungo's hospital, that was fun. I don't remember how much I liked it though after my first reading, what I remember from that is just Harry being so angry the whole time and Dumbledore's distance was difficult. It took me a few reads to appreciate the politics going on in number 5. Oh, the "headquarters" was really fun to read about too, and the Weasly twins were great. See? I really liked the Order of the Phoenix.<BR/>Book 6 is really interesting and captivating. A lot of intriguing stuff going on and lots of background and some pretty dark and creepy moments.<BR/>And book 7 is book 7.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11835924016744040120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852868884277826063.post-64621323200492486302009-02-23T12:00:00.000-07:002009-02-23T12:00:00.000-07:00I'm totally on the home stretch!! I am halfway thr...I'm totally on the home stretch!! I am halfway through the 7th and final Harry Potter book. The 5th one bogged me down a little. However, reading through the holidays, and having to stop it twice to read two book club books didn't help. I liked it OK. I thought that they could have maybe made it a little shorter. It bored me just a tiny bit. The sixth one I liked a lot more and read it in a little more than a week. It kept my attention better although I still can't say that I LOVE them as much as you and Haley. I like them, like the characters and story line, but find myself not caring enough to really get into them. I find myself wishing I like it more. Anyway, the 7th is really good, I'm reading it fast, however, I just had to quit for a few days to read "The Screwtape Letters" by C.S. Lewis for book club. I should have both finished in a week or two and I'm looking forward to see how the Harry Potter series gets wrapped up.<BR/>Good job on the Lord of the Rings, Em. I'm glad you liked the movies better than you thought you would.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15240493105008078007noreply@blogger.com