Did we know about Talk to the Hand (by Lynne Truss, the "Eats, Shoots, and Leaves" lady) and I was just not paying attention? Have people read it? Is it good?
Kaylee: So how many fell madly in love with you and wanted to take you away from all this? Inara: Just the one. I think I'm slipping.
'Serenity'
We're Literary 2: To Read Makes Our Speaking English Good
There's more to life than watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer! No. Really, there is! Honestly! Here's a place for Buffistas to come and discuss what it is they're reading, their favorite authors and poets. "Geez. Crack a book sometime."
DebetEsse - Jan 13, 2006 4:57:20 am PST #9775 of 10002
Woe to the fucking wicked.
Megan E. - Jan 13, 2006 5:01:50 am PST #9776 of 10002
I got Talk to the Hand for Christmas this year but haven't read it yet.
sumi - Jan 13, 2006 5:07:11 am PST #9777 of 10002
Art Crawl!!!
Suela -- what do you mean Part 1 only? Because the book seemed complete in itself to me -- although a sequel would be fun.
I should add this to my 2005 best of list -- it was very enjoyable.
Dana - Jan 13, 2006 5:12:34 am PST #9778 of 10002
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."
It's apparently a common issue with Melusine, that there's no indication that there's another book coming.
Betsy HP - Jan 13, 2006 5:13:26 am PST #9779 of 10002
If I only had a brain...
I'm pretty sure "show willing" is a British phrase.
Consuela - Jan 13, 2006 5:50:49 am PST #9780 of 10002
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Because the book seemed complete in itself to me
Huh -- I'd mostly heard some grumblings from people that it didn't feel like a complete story, and that it's not marketed as Part 1 of anything.
Betsy, what's your opinion?
Betsy HP - Jan 13, 2006 6:30:38 am PST #9781 of 10002
If I only had a brain...
I think it's at least as well-closed as your typical Part 1. I'd be frustrated if there weren't a second part, because I'm very intrigued by the worldbuilding and characters. The Big Serious McGuffin isn't resolved.
I found it a satisfying read. Others may vary.
Ginger - Jan 13, 2006 9:22:48 am PST #9782 of 10002
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
Interesting interview with Libba Bray [link]
meara - Jan 14, 2006 8:19:52 am PST #9783 of 10002
Once I got to the end, I really respected Elizabeth Bear's Hammered trilogy, although I didn't like them as much as I wish I did
Really? I just finished the second book, and was debating whether to seek out the third--I take it you recommend?
Consuela - Jan 14, 2006 9:16:00 am PST #9784 of 10002
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Oddly enough, I think I liked the second one best, because of the whole asteroid strike thing. She didn't back away from that, and from the associated damage. It continues to be addressed in the third one, but not as much happens.
I had major issues with the first one: the subplot with the sister never seemed to be relevant to the overall story arc, and Casey's complicated backstory with all the childhood trauma felt very tacked on. I also got kind of tired of endless references to past events that were never really explained. Tell me or don't tell me, but please stop hinting about it.
That said, I did think it was a smart, well-plotted trilogy with a lot of interesting complicated characters and neat ideas that didn't overwhelm the characterizations.