RE: The Thirteenth Tale #2 RIP Challenge
That's right. I've been telling everyone about how great this book is, but when it comes to writing it down--nothing but boring dribble. I had big plans too! I mean I finished it Saturday and had upteen hours to think and write, yet I wait until the very last "deadline in sight" and write crap. What about the ghost? What about the incest? What about the twin connection? Man, I'm worthless...
Sometimes you hit homers and sometimes you just foul out!
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
What's this Dribble...
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I had a real hard time with TT after chapter 1 until page 172. I just about quit reading because of the 'weirdness' but kept at it because of the rave reviews. I loved the letter in Ch 1. After page 172 I got into the story and put the brother and sister out of my mind. Even though the ending 'secret' was totally improbable, I thougt, overall the story was grand.
I think I picked TT up just for the RIP challenge.
I really liked the gothic feel, all moors and mirrors, because it was very different from my normal reading.
I was relieved when Winter turned out to be a cousin and not one of the twins. I wanted to like her and I didn't like the mean one she was being associated with.
I'm always a little timid when promoting a book with a little controversy. It's as if I endorse the act(s).
Did you opted out of writing a review because you didn't like it "that" much?
Oh that happens to me all the time when I try to write reviews. Sometimes I post them months after I've read the book. I take lots of notes so that helps. I blame it all on lack of time. I wish my blog was my real job - ha,ha..
I'm glad I read TT and thought it was enjoyable but I wasn't as bowled over as I expected. Again, I think that was inevitable given how much everyone is talking about the book so some of the "secrets" I already knew about. well, I will look forward to reading your review of it when you post it :)
Wouldn't it be nice to work as a blogger. ;-)
Maggie
Sometimes, writing for a living can be pure hell.
Thanks for the timely reminder. I needed a kick in the behind to re-engage on some particularly vexing deadlines on my end.
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