Comments on: Two more short reviews

By: Jeane

Jeane — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:22:35 +0000

We did elope, and that was one of the reasons- I wanted a small, simple wedding, his large family would have insisted on a big to-do, so we avoided the entire issue!

I’ve also read Fire and Hemlock, and I think I tried Archer’s Goon but didn’t get far. I know the others I’ve attempted got abandoned so quickly I can’t even remember what they were. That’s sad!

By: Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:53:19 +0000

In reply to Anastasia. They do! And it's not just self-awareness, it's awareness of the reality of their environments. They move from narrow-mindedness to tolerance and acceptance. I love her so. I am making a heart with my fingers right now, to express my love. :P

By: Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:50:56 +0000

In reply to Jeane.

Marriage is not on my radar right now, but I know when I get married it’s going to be a nightmare. I have a massive Roman Catholic family (35 first cousins altogether!). I may end up eloping, just to save myself the headaches.

I’m trying to think of another of her books that’s like Dogsbody. What else have you read of hers?

By: Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:38:40 +0000

In reply to litlove.

Fire and Hemlock is the best of her books (I think) by a good margin. I’m not sure Power of Three is the next best one – some of my favorites are Howl’s Moving Castle, Archer’s Goon, and the rather sad Homeward Bounders. I am rereading Witch Week right now – it’s another favorite of mine, but you really need to have read Charmed Life and The Lives of Christopher Chant to appreciate it properly. She’s a wonderful writer, one of my very favorites!

By: Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:37:08 +0000

In reply to Lightheaded. Do! What others of her books have you read? I love to recommend DWJ books!

By: Anastasia

Anastasia — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 02:21:32 +0000

Diana Wynne Jones always writes a disconnect between how characters perceive themselves, and how others see them, and their emotional journeys always lead to self-awareness.

Yes! That’s exactly what I love about her books (and her characters). They have a lot of depth in them. 😀

By: Jeane

Jeane — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:57:10 +0000

My wedding was so plain as to be practically non-existant! It was just the two of us in a courthouse in Reno, ha ha. It was great! My sister is getting married soon and already she’s having so much headache over wedding plans. She says its not going to be a huge affair but I am waiting to see!

As to Diana Wynne Jones- I have always loved most the first book I read of hers, Dogsbody. None of the rest ever affected me the same way. This one does sound interesting, though- perhaps I’ll give it a try. I don’t want to give up on her yet!

By: Schatzi

Schatzi — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:47:09 +0000

Kids today, just looking for a QUICK THRILL.

Well, perhaps what I discover in Cinderella Dreams: The Allure of the Lavish Wedding will be more shocking!

By: litlove

litlove — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:26:03 +0000

I’ve been looking for more DWJ to read, after loving Fire and Hemlock – perhaps this is where I should head next? (and I can’t get myself together for reviews either!)

By: Lightheaded

Lightheaded — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 04:54:52 +0000

Awww, I love DWJ! Haven’t read this yet. I should! I should!