tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post2777325108851468304..comments2023-09-16T15:03:34.579+07:00Comments on Adam Heine: Books I Read: Jonathan Strange and Mr. NorrellAdam Heinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02225813532455467868noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-72117690466451345982010-06-22T11:19:20.146+07:002010-06-22T11:19:20.146+07:00I've never heard of it before, and it sounds l...I've never heard of it before, and it sounds like I'd like it. Thanks!Myrna Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13534358757278599925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-10274467661731884712010-06-17T09:19:49.178+07:002010-06-17T09:19:49.178+07:00I always learn something reading outside my normal...I always learn something reading outside my normal interests. I think it's good to read outside one's genre every so often.Adam Heinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02225813532455467868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-39830074237297992032010-06-17T08:44:40.461+07:002010-06-17T08:44:40.461+07:00I have been meaning to read this book but never se...I have been meaning to read this book but never seem to get around to it as I have several ARCs on the go to review. This is an excellent reminder to do so. Very nice review, Adam.<br /><br />It is great to read that a debut author was allowed to break the rules for her book. That provides an impetus for other aspiring writers to follow in her steps. <br /><br />Although I am mainly interested in writing fantasy, I do incorporate other sub-genres within my work. Thus, I read regularly about those other genres as well as fantasy to provide a fresh look at what is selling and being published.Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-15615835703432702362010-06-17T06:40:31.008+07:002010-06-17T06:40:31.008+07:00LT: You're welcome.
Victoria: I try very hard...LT: You're welcome.<br /><br />Victoria: I try very hard to avoid spoilers. I'm glad it worked. "A wonderful, though rambling read." That's exactly it!Adam Heinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02225813532455467868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-23635533966224527522010-06-17T04:12:36.178+07:002010-06-17T04:12:36.178+07:00I'm wrapping up this novel, so thank you for t...I'm wrapping up this novel, so thank you for the lack of spoilers. ;D It has been a wonderful, though rambling read.Victoria Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14012092208934951963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-72760376706247280562010-06-16T22:38:14.884+07:002010-06-16T22:38:14.884+07:00Thanks for this, Adam-- great recommendation, I th...Thanks for this, Adam-- great recommendation, I think I'll go pick it up!L. T. Hosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12448176940211118898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-5261826298205088862010-06-16T21:21:34.730+07:002010-06-16T21:21:34.730+07:00That reminds me of another rule it breaks: it'...That reminds me of another rule it breaks: it's LONG. My friend had a hard time finding someone to bring it over for him :-)Adam Heinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02225813532455467868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-44712565103886849452010-06-16T20:33:23.178+07:002010-06-16T20:33:23.178+07:00This book has been on my list for a while. Good re...This book has been on my list for a while. Good reminder to pick it up and actually read it :)Ricardo Barehttp://www.ricardobare.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-34298984390013804232010-06-16T20:28:24.475+07:002010-06-16T20:28:24.475+07:00What's more is this is a debut novel. It break...What's more is this is a debut novel. It breaks all the rules. Infodumps. Slow start. And it's her first novel (although it did take her 10 years to write).<br /><br />This wouldn't normally be my gig either (I prefer something with more adventure in it), but my friend sent me a ton of books outside my normal reading material as a kind of support for me as a writer. I don't know if I would've finished it otherwise, but I'm glad I did.Adam Heinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02225813532455467868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-16627994509474584292010-06-16T20:17:52.152+07:002010-06-16T20:17:52.152+07:00I sometimes wonder if the push for anti-info-dump ...I sometimes wonder if the push for anti-info-dump and start-with-the-action writing doesn't do a disservice to literature in the greater sense.<br /><br />Now, I'm no literary scholar (far from it), but whenever there is a "right" way to do something as subjective and artistic as writing, I start to wonder what's going on.<br /><br /><br />Fantasies like this aren't my gig, but I like the Sense and Sensibility comparison. Thanks for sharing! :)Susan Kaye Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348197999397141067noreply@blogger.com