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Highlander II · 20th July 2003, 02:39 AM

Just finished this one - and I liked it quite a bit --

I like how JKR manages to describe / discuss all these seemingly insignificant things throughout the novel, then suddenly, somewhere near the end, all of them come together and it all fits...

(working on "HP4" now -- might take me a bit longer on that one)

timdgreat · 20th July 2003, 06:54 PM

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Originally posted by Highlander II
Just finished this one - and I liked it quite a bit --

I like how JKR manages to describe / discuss all these seemingly insignificant things throughout the novel, then suddenly, somewhere near the end, all of them come together and it all fits...

thats because she is the great one highlander

:rolly2:

Highlander II · 21st July 2003, 03:21 AM

Uh --- dunno if I'd go that far --- Jim Butcher spins one heck of a yarn - and Harry Dresden is my current fave Harry (not that I don't like Harry Potter) -- but, I'll give JKR her props -- her stories are very interesting --

question -- are the audiobook versions any good? I've seen 'em just dunno if I wanna invest in 'em ---

timdgreat · 23rd July 2003, 07:55 PM

it all depends on how u would prefer to shall we say digest the story, do u prefer reading or listening?:rolly2:

Highlander II · 23rd July 2003, 08:34 PM

well, I've already read them -

and here's the thing -- it depends on HOW they're done -

ie: Jim Butcher's "Storm Front" was read by James Marsters - and that man has talent pouring out from every possible angle, and he is just the consumate actor - it was brilliant - and I got the story from listening to him ---

but I can get the story from reading too -- either way --

I just wanted to know if the guy reading the books did a good job - ie: does he 'act' it or just read it??

imported_Sandman · 26th July 2003, 08:34 AM

I haven't heard the audios myself, but my stepmom says they're fantastic (didn't lend me them though

). From what I understand they're more performed than just read. Maybe you could find out at amazon or barnes and noble--also, checking them out at your local library (if it carries them) is a great money saver especially if you're not quite sure if you want 'em (you might even be able to duplicate them for a fraction of the --very exspensive--cost).

Highlander II · 26th July 2003, 02:04 PM

Yeah - might have to do that --

Guess I'll be pokin' around for some audio samples or something -

Local library? probably very little help - the thing's only about the size of my bedroom ----

timdgreat · 27th July 2003, 06:34 AM

hey librarys are still useful, there is always intra-library loan

:rolly2:

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20th July 2003, 02:39 AM	#16 (permalink)
Highlander II There can be only one!! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,456	Just finished this one - and I liked it quite a bit -- I like how JKR manages to describe / discuss all these seemingly insignificant things throughout the novel, then suddenly, somewhere near the end, all of them come together and it all fits... (working on "HP4" now -- might take me a bit longer on that one)

21st July 2003, 03:21 AM	#18 (permalink)
Highlander II There can be only one!! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,456	Uh --- dunno if I'd go that far --- Jim Butcher spins one heck of a yarn - and Harry Dresden is my current fave Harry (not that I don't like Harry Potter) -- but, I'll give JKR her props -- her stories are very interesting -- question -- are the audiobook versions any good? I've seen 'em just dunno if I wanna invest in 'em ---

23rd July 2003, 07:55 PM	#19 (permalink)
timdgreat For the Emperor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Alexandria VA, USA(Washington DC u idiots) Posts: 3,093	it all depends on how u would prefer to shall we say digest the story, do u prefer reading or listening?:rolly2:

23rd July 2003, 08:34 PM	#20 (permalink)
Highlander II There can be only one!! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,456	well, I've already read them - and here's the thing -- it depends on HOW they're done - ie: Jim Butcher's "Storm Front" was read by James Marsters - and that man has talent pouring out from every possible angle, and he is just the consumate actor - it was brilliant - and I got the story from listening to him --- but I can get the story from reading too -- either way -- I just wanted to know if the guy reading the books did a good job - ie: does he 'act' it or just read it??

26th July 2003, 08:34 AM	#21 (permalink)
imported_Sandman confused Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 1,222	I haven't heard the audios myself, but my stepmom says they're fantastic (didn't lend me them though ). From what I understand they're more performed than just read. Maybe you could find out at amazon or barnes and noble--also, checking them out at your local library (if it carries them) is a great money saver especially if you're not quite sure if you want 'em (you might even be able to duplicate them for a fraction of the --very exspensive--cost).

26th July 2003, 02:04 PM	#22 (permalink)
Highlander II There can be only one!! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,456	Yeah - might have to do that -- Guess I'll be pokin' around for some audio samples or something - Local library? probably very little help - the thing's only about the size of my bedroom ----

27th July 2003, 06:34 AM	#23 (permalink)
timdgreat For the Emperor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Alexandria VA, USA(Washington DC u idiots) Posts: 3,093	hey librarys are still useful, there is always intra-library loan :rolly2: