A question

[mary_j_59]

I've noticed that some of my posts get no response at all, while others get lots of comments. To give two examples, NOBODY responded to my post about Green Knowe. And those books are, in my opinion, really beautiful - possibly among the best fantasies ever written, and I'd be happy to talk about them. No one responded to the clip of Michelle Paver and the wolves. And that, too, is a very well-written series, in which the teen protagonists grow in believable ways. I had one response to the news that Megan Whalen Turner's fourth Attolia book is actually coming out. Then I put up a post about how unhappy I am with Harry Potter these days, and suddenly there's an intense discussion about Snape and his character going on. Okay, it's true, I love Snape. But at this point, two years after the last book, no one's mind is going to be changed about him. At least, I don't think so.

Is it the case that people visit here only for my posts on Snape? Just wondering.

Comments

[mary-j-59.livejournal.com]

Go! Read them (in your copious free time - I know it can be hard to find the time.)

But, except for the "Attolia" series, which IMHO should have been published as adult, these are kids' books, and short and pleasant to read. Megan Whalen Turner ( Attolia) is no stylist, but excels at complex, character-driven plots. Michelle Paver is doing a fine job of presenting (1) a culture that is truly alien to most of her readers, (2) a conflict between good and evil (3) a coming-of-age story, and (4) believable psychology and characterizations. L.M. Boston is just a gorgeous writer, in every way. Her books are typically marketed younger than the others, but don't let that fool you. Good writing is good writing, and it is ageless.

Hope your dad's doing better, btw.