tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post178366334471484510..comments2023-09-20T17:55:43.908-05:00Comments on BookLust: Musings: SkelligAartihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-21283791530653323762012-08-07T21:20:30.427-05:002012-08-07T21:20:30.427-05:00Skellig is one of those books that I read as a you...Skellig is one of those books that I read as a young teen and I just went back and reread some of it. I think I never really realized how much impact this story had on me as a reader and a writer. It's a very powerful story for me. I haven't read A Monster Calls yet, but now I'm even more excited to read it. I don't know if it would have had the same impact on me if I had read it for the first time as an adult.Leslie @ This is the Refrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027804132268043518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-60877021734147779492012-07-31T13:22:19.275-05:002012-07-31T13:22:19.275-05:00I love this book for teaching purposes, and I alwa...I love this book for teaching purposes, and I always teach it in my college courses directed at education majors. It's a great example of a "quiet" novel rich in symbolism, intertextuality, and it's highly discussable. Great musings today!Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-21687897933054230222012-07-29T08:17:52.915-05:002012-07-29T08:17:52.915-05:00My kids found this in the children's section o...My kids found this in the children's section of the public library, which is where I think it belongs. It's a great story, but one meant for children to discover.Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01374498643286099244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-5975554868287350272012-07-28T18:16:16.935-05:002012-07-28T18:16:16.935-05:00It is, isn't it? Very well-made audiobook, I ...It is, isn't it? Very well-made audiobook, I must say. So much thought and care put into its creation.Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-46217373564628712592012-07-28T18:15:47.958-05:002012-07-28T18:15:47.958-05:00Hurrah!Hurrah!Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-90698497412909775542012-07-28T18:15:38.155-05:002012-07-28T18:15:38.155-05:00As I think you know, spoilers never ruin books for...As I think you know, spoilers never ruin books for me, so I'm glad knowing the secret didn't ruin this one for you, either.<br /><br />I COMPLETELY agree with your term "soul-crumpling." So true!Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-15566314106770797882012-07-28T18:14:52.904-05:002012-07-28T18:14:52.904-05:00Yes, A Monster Calls is really brilliant - definit...Yes, A Monster Calls is really brilliant - definitely recommend it :-)Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-73805933094817758222012-07-28T18:14:23.249-05:002012-07-28T18:14:23.249-05:00I have audiobook difficulties as well, so I unders...I have audiobook difficulties as well, so I understand your frustration.Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-91204106287590364182012-07-28T15:40:26.616-05:002012-07-28T15:40:26.616-05:00Including the opera music in the audiobook is so c...Including the opera music in the audiobook is so cool!Joanna Hennonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07785434072371535931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-23740800829072218812012-07-27T17:59:35.169-05:002012-07-27T17:59:35.169-05:00Mina DOES deserve her own book, I'm sad I'...Mina DOES deserve her own book, I'm sad I've not read it yet. I shall download the e-book from my library today!Jennyhttp://jennysbooks.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-50218015331311773582012-07-27T13:31:04.623-05:002012-07-27T13:31:04.623-05:00I bought this book, and right away, my kids honed ...I bought this book, and right away, my kids honed in on it and read it. They were excited about it, and told me the secret too, which didn't diminish my need to read it. I have heard so many good things about this book, and want to take the time to get a chance to listen to it as well. I think I would definitely prefer this in audio. You bring up some interesting points about comparing the novel to A Monster Calls, and I agree that no book dealing with subjects like this could possibly compare to that one. That was just a soul-crumpling read (but also sort of hopeful, you know?). Great review today!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443338685890187334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-55073676272736638942012-07-27T11:51:01.666-05:002012-07-27T11:51:01.666-05:00I remember reading this SO long ago, and a few tim...I remember reading this SO long ago, and a few times, but I can't remember much about it (other than who/what Skellig is, to which I say OMG!) I'm kiiind of tempted to revisit it, but I don't even own it anymore sadly... and maybe I should just try A Monster Calls instead!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17371636785566309578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-35327237166841432432012-07-27T10:03:12.406-05:002012-07-27T10:03:12.406-05:00I wish I could dl audiobooks, but you can only lis...I wish I could dl audiobooks, but you can only listen to them on your comuterBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.com