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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Feb 18, 2015 15:59:40 GMT -5
The Da Vinci Code wasn't that great either. I read it to see what all the hype was about. Was not impressed. I saw a lot of potential and in a better writer/editor's hands I could see that book being as great as it was hyped up to be.
But I felt like it fell flat in Dan Brown's hands.
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Post by Icelandic Woman on Feb 18, 2015 16:00:48 GMT -5
The Da Vinci Code wasn't that great either. I read it to see what all the hype was about. Was not impressed. I saw a lot of potential and in a better writer/editor's hands I could see that book being as great as it was hyped up to be.
But I felt like it fell flat in Dan Brown's hands.
OMG me too!! This one I actually did read to find out what all the hype was about. I thought it was okay, not great. I thought the movie was terrible.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2015 16:01:10 GMT -5
I won't pay to see it in the theater, but I'm sure when it comes out on Redbox I'll check it out just to see what all the fuss is about.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2015 16:07:11 GMT -5
Da Vince was another one. It was a great IDEA. And because I read fast and skim well, I really enjoyed the book because I loved the idea of it. But I got the audio because I thought husband would lIke it, and in that format, hitting every word, how bad the actual writing was became too clear.
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Post by Green Eyed Lady on Feb 18, 2015 16:07:48 GMT -5
I loved DaVinci Code but I didn't love any other of Brown's books. What did you guys not like about it? I admit to sometimes being a bit confused and having to reread something, but that's more of a problem of my focus rather than writing. How as the writing bad in this book?
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Feb 18, 2015 16:11:59 GMT -5
There is A LOT that could have been cut out of the book that would have streamlined the storyline better. There were quite a few really short chapters that took a detour from the main plot and did nothing to enhance/add to it.
I think he could have been served by having a better/tougher editor. When I started skipping those chapters and moving ahead the book flowed A LOT better.
I also felt like there was no real character development. They all felt very one dimensional like he had an idea for a character but didn't bother to flesh them out.
I saw a lot of potential in Robert Langdon to almost be a new Sherlock Holmes but Brown doesn't deliver, IMO.
It was a good "beach read" but I think if it hadn't been a book claiming Jesus was married and had children it wouldn't have received near the notice it did. The hype over it being "offensive" to Christianity is what carried it, IMO, people wanted to see what the fuss was all about.
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Post by lexxy703 on Feb 18, 2015 16:15:05 GMT -5
The Da Vinci Code wasn't that great either. I read it to see what all the hype was about. Was not impressed. I saw a lot of potential and in a better writer/editor's hands I could see that book being as great as it was hyped up to be.
But I felt like it fell flat in Dan Brown's hands.
I tried watching the movie twice & fell asleep both times. I think it is the only movie I have ever nodded off during. I'm one of those people who can't sleep with the tv on.
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Post by Icelandic Woman on Feb 18, 2015 16:22:20 GMT -5
The Da Vinci Code wasn't that great either. I read it to see what all the hype was about. Was not impressed. I saw a lot of potential and in a better writer/editor's hands I could see that book being as great as it was hyped up to be.
But I felt like it fell flat in Dan Brown's hands.
I tried watching the movie twice & fell asleep both times. I think it is the only movie I have ever nodded off during. I'm one of those people who can't sleep with the tv on. I watched the movie immediately after reading the book. I was really disappointed in the movie. It was boring so I am not surprised you fell asleep. I know they wanted a big named star for the movie but Tom Hanks was wrong for this role.
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Post by Green Eyed Lady on Feb 18, 2015 16:25:16 GMT -5
There is A LOT that could have been cut out of the book that would have streamlined the storyline better. There were quite a few really short chapters that took a detour from the main plot and did nothing to enhance/add to it.
I think he could have been served by having a better/tougher editor. When I started skipping those chapters and moving ahead the book flowed A LOT better.
I also felt like there was no real character development. They all felt very one dimensional like he had an idea for a character but didn't bother to flesh them out.
I saw a lot of potential in Robert Langdon to almost be a new Sherlock Holmes but Brown doesn't deliver, IMO.
It was a good "beach read" but I think if it hadn't been a book claiming Jesus was married and had children it wouldn't have received near the notice it did. The hype over it being "offensive" to Christianity is what carried it, IMO, people wanted to see what the fuss was all about.
It was a story. I don't think people got that. I try to be as good a Christian as I can be and I wasn't offended. The author wasn't purporting it to be true as far as I know. I'm certainly not pooh-poohing the opinions of those who were offended. I just didn't understand it. I think I may be in agreement with you on this one as I did get confused a couple of times in this book and I think it directly relates to some of those chapters you are talking about. See? Your post has substance and doesn't smack of the "I'm following the herd and saying what I'm supposed to say and trying to act as if I'm above it all." That was the kind of thing I was asking for and can learn from. I appreciate you taking the time.
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Post by mmhmm on Feb 18, 2015 16:29:33 GMT -5
ACK!!! I don't like the "c" word. It makes me want to....I'm a poor writer...I can't accurately express what it makes me want to do! Barf. It makes you want to barf. No good writing required. Just access to a suitable receptacle.
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Post by Green Eyed Lady on Feb 18, 2015 16:31:21 GMT -5
Barf? You are going to get crucified in the reviews.
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Post by mmhmm on Feb 18, 2015 16:32:19 GMT -5
Barf? You are going to get crucified in the reviews. Yep. Barf. And I don't need no steenking reviews!
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Post by Green Eyed Lady on Feb 18, 2015 16:33:11 GMT -5
I was going to say makes me want to stab someone in the eye with a fork but I thought that may get bad reviews also. It's sort of cliche and rather violent.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Feb 18, 2015 16:34:45 GMT -5
Your post has substance and doesn't smack of the "I'm following the herd and saying what I'm supposed to say and trying to act as if I'm above it all."
Thank you.
I enjoy reading for the sake of reading but also really enjoy dissecting books if given the opportunity. I loved my Women's Lit and 20th Century Literature classes in college. It's fun to debate and hear how other people view the book.
Brits apparently view the 'c' word quite differently than we do and it's just a normal vernacular term for that part of the body.
Also had a hard time when I first saw slang for cigarette, I couldn't figure out what the author was talking about.
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Post by Green Eyed Lady on Feb 18, 2015 16:41:12 GMT -5
lol...I couldn't even say that word in reference to a cigarette. But you are right. Awful here doesn't mean awful there.
Reading is my stress relief. I don't want to have to do too much thinking or it is no longer stress relieving. I want to get in a bubble bath and read until the stress is gone. That's my one and only reason. I do like to discuss something I've read but it's the story I like to talk about - not the writing - which obviously I know nothing about!
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Feb 18, 2015 16:46:00 GMT -5
It depends on my mood if I start shredding a book or not. 50 Shades presents me with A LOT of material to dissect. Unfortunately heaven help me if I give a dissenting opinion in real life. Same with Twilight.
It gets boring to not be able to discuss books with anyone after awhile. I miss college.
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Post by Green Eyed Lady on Feb 18, 2015 17:02:55 GMT -5
It depends on my mood if I start shredding a book or not. 50 Shades presents me with A LOT of material to dissect. Unfortunately heaven help me if I give a dissenting opinion in real life. Same with Twilight.
It gets boring to not be able to discuss books with anyone after awhile. I miss college.
I think some people do have serious issues with the story also. Apparently, people take exception to it being "mommy porn". I'm not a porn aficionado so I don't know if it's "good" porn or not...and I don't care! People say it's not a good representation of "true" BDSM. Again...not something I'm interested in so I guess I don't care about that either. I just read the story. Now? I'm heartily sorry!
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Post by weltschmerz on Feb 18, 2015 17:17:02 GMT -5
The Da Vinci Code wasn't that great either. I read it to see what all the hype was about. Was not impressed. I saw a lot of potential and in a better writer/editor's hands I could see that book being as great as it was hyped up to be.
But I felt like it fell flat in Dan Brown's hands.
My sentiments, exactly. The writing really wasn't up to par.
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Post by Green Eyed Lady on Feb 18, 2015 18:04:17 GMT -5
That word makes me laugh. I'm not sure why. It just does. I don't suppose I would laugh if someone were to call me one, but it makes me laugh seeing it in print.
I should turn in my woman card, I suppose.
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Post by Bob Ross on Feb 19, 2015 11:10:42 GMT -5
You should hear it used in conversation with a British accent! I laughed every time . I think it's the combo between being such a "taboo" word for us, and then hearing it in a "posh" British accent. I sometimes hang out on a few no-holds-barred UK forums, and I gotta say that the more intelligent of the British have us completely beat when it comes to coming up with colorful, hilarious, and completely depraved language with which to mercilessly insult each other. It goes well beyond just the "C" and the "T" words, although those are used quite liberally.
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Post by billisonboard on Feb 19, 2015 12:13:10 GMT -5
You should hear it used in conversation with a British accent! I laughed every time . I think it's the combo between being such a "taboo" word for us, and then hearing it in a "posh" British accent. I sometimes hang out on a few no-holds-barred UK forums, and I gotta say that the more intelligent of the British have us completely beat when it comes to coming up with colorful, hilarious, and completely depraved language with which to mercilessly insult each other. It goes well beyond just the "C" and the "T" words, although those are used quite liberally. Please provide links to support this claim. Okay, actually I want the links so I can go hang out also.
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Post by Bob Ross on Feb 19, 2015 14:31:56 GMT -5
I sometimes hang out on a few no-holds-barred UK forums, and I gotta say that the more intelligent of the British have us completely beat when it comes to coming up with colorful, hilarious, and completely depraved language with which to mercilessly insult each other. It goes well beyond just the "C" and the "T" words, although those are used quite liberally. Please provide links to support this claim. Okay, actually I want the links so I can go hang out also. Here's a good one: www.barryboys.co.ukSite Summary: Apparently in the UK, there is a certain subculture of low-class youth ("barryboys") who like modifying cheap, sh*tty cars in order to try and pimp them out, and the results are often ghastly and hilarious. This happens in the US too, but is not nearly as widespread. The members of this site search out such creations, then posts pics and make fun of them. The Fight and Gold forums contain the best examples of what I was talking about.
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Post by Miss Tequila on Feb 19, 2015 16:55:31 GMT -5
one person finds unusual or out-of-place or abnormal may not seem unusual, out-of-place or abnormal to someone else.
I read Glenn Duncan's books and he's very British in his writing. I was quite shocked to read a certain "c" word in every other paragraph, apparently they don't have the same hangs up about that word that we Americans do.
It's not considered such a harsh term there. They also use "twat" a LOT in conversation...
(sorry if that offended people - I was going to say the "T" word but wasn't sure anybody would know what I was talking about)
What I mean about a lot in conversation is as a light-hearted insult, not as a body part. In other words "you were acting like a right twat last night!" would not be considered that bad of a statement.
Huh? I say twat...that's not taboo like the C word!
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Post by weltschmerz on Feb 19, 2015 18:37:38 GMT -5
You should hear it used in conversation with a British accent! I laughed every time . I think it's the combo between being such a "taboo" word for us, and then hearing it in a "posh" British accent. I sometimes hang out on a few no-holds-barred UK forums, and I gotta say that the more intelligent of the British have us completely beat when it comes to coming up with colorful, hilarious, and completely depraved language with which to mercilessly insult each other. It goes well beyond just the "C" and the "T" words, although those are used quite liberally. It's all regional and cultural. The C-word here is church. The most profane has to do with what used to be the most sacred.
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