Random thoughts 1: Just Sayin'

[Snerk]

First something happens (for no good reason), then something else (just because), and finally it all comes to an end (with a sense of relief, I'll admit), and I'm none the wiser (left scratching my head).

This is a perfect description of life.

 

[SS-18 ICBM]

Been noticing for a while now that Atlantic writers conflate legal and illegal immigration. I guess there are agendas being pushed after all.

 

[Takhisis]

J.K. Rowling made millions on that series, and what initially turned me off from even trying it was the relentless merchandising.

Oh yes, that was definitely a con. (in both senses of the word).
I have managed to avoid most of it, thankfully.

 

[Ajidica]

I never read Harry Potter or saw any of the movies.

Really?
The books are an easy read that are entertaining enough.
Seventh book was rubbish though.

 

[Valka D'Ur]

Most of the fantasy stuff I read is RPG-themed.

 

[Ajidica]

Most of the fantasy stuff I read is RPG-themed.

Broaden your horizons Valka!

 

[Takhisis]

Oh, we need to make some recommendations. At least you do not need to be told to read The Lord of the Rings. It's a good start.

 

[Ajidica]

Oh, we need to make some recommendations. At least you do not need to be told to read The Lord of the Rings. It's a good start.

My only requirement is that Valka has read A Canticle for Leibowitz.

 

[Valka D'Ur]

Broaden your horizons Valka!

Why? Is there some deep universal truth available in Harry Potter that isn't available anywhere else?

Can you point me toward any good filk music based on Harry Potter? (note that I'm not saying fanfic; I can find that myself).

Oh, we need to make some recommendations. At least you do not need to be told to read The Lord of the Rings. It's a good start.

Way back when I was babysitting at a neighbor's house (about 40 years ago) I was desperate for something to read, after the kids had gone to bed and I'd finished my homework. The only things that were available were the newspaper (already read it at home), two novels (a C.J. Cherryh fantasy and The Hobbit), and a set of Encyclopedia Britannica.

Let's just say that I wasn't into C.J. Cherryh at that point (she's one of my favorite space opera/hard SF authors now), and after two pages of The Hobbit, I ended up reading the encyclopedia.

My only requirement is that Valka has read A Canticle for Leibowitz.

I own a copy, but haven't read it yet.

 

[Lohrenswald]

Why? Is there some deep universal truth available in Harry Potter that isn't available anywhere else?

yes

Spoiler :

I mean it's fairly okay entertainment, probably above average as fantasy novels go

 

[Valka D'Ur]

yes

Spoiler :

I mean it's fairly okay entertainment, probably above average as fantasy novels go

This is not an informative answer.

 

[Lohrenswald]

yes it is

 

[Valka D'Ur]

yes it is

Since it doesn't answer what I asked, it is not an informative answer.

 

[Takhisis]

My only requirement is that Valka has read A Canticle for Leibowitz.

I don't think I've read that.

Way back when I was babysitting at a neighbor's house (about 40 years ago) I was desperate for something to read, after the kids had gone to bed and I'd finished my homework. The only things that were available were the newspaper (already read it at home), two novels (a C.J. Cherryh fantasy and The Hobbit), and a set of Encyclopedia Britannica.

Let's just say that I wasn't into C.J. Cherryh at that point (she's one of my favorite space opera/hard SF authors now), and after two pages of The Hobbit, I ended up reading the encyclopedia.

The Hobbit isn't the same as The Lord of the Rings.

 

[Borachio]

Why? Is there some deep universal truth available in Harry Potter that isn't available anywhere else?

No.

The only universal truth I found in it was that it is possible to write something that is immensely popular with young adults (and people who have young adult minds).

And make loads of money doing it.

(Do I really mean "young adults"? Probably not. Just fill in the descriptor you find most suitable, then.)

 

[Valka D'Ur]

I don't think I've read that.

The Hobbit isn't the same as The Lord of the Rings.

Are you saying the writing style improved in The Lord of the Rings?

 

[Lohrenswald]

Since it doesn't answer what I asked, it is not an informative answer.

except it did

not to mention that's not even what informative means

 

[Takhisis]

Are you saying the writing style improved in The Lord of the Rings?

Yes! The Hobbit is meant for children. LotR is meant for adults.

 

[Ajidica]

Why? Is there some deep universal truth available in Harry Potter that isn't available anywhere else?

Is there some deep universal truth buried in your D&D fantasy adventures that isn't available anywhere else?

Can you point me toward any good filk music based on Harry Potter? (note that I'm not saying fanfic; I can find that myself).

Don't know what filk is, and if I knew what it was, I wouldn't know if HP had any. I've read the books and seen bits and pieces of the movies.

I own a copy, but haven't read it yet.

It should be moved to the top of your reading list.

I don't think I've read that.

You really should. The book takes place in a Roman Catholic monastery in the American southwest centuries after a nuclear apocalypse, with the monks attempting to preserve scraps of pre-war knowledge. It is one of my two favorite fantasy/sci-fi books. (The other one being Demon by John Varley.) The book is pretty short, but NPR put out a pretty decent audioplay (not audiobook) version a while ago.
http://www.oldradioworld.com/shows/A_Canticle_for_Liebowitz.php

 

[Takhisis]

Is there some deep universal truth buried in your D&D fantasy adventures that isn't available anywhere else?

Cool usernames?