Comments for Vitriolic Book Reviews http://vitaminbook.wordpress.com Because some book are just that bad. Tue, 27 May 2008 18:02:48 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Internet Fiction (OR: In Which I Make Myself Incredibly Unpopular) by vitaminbook http://vitaminbook.wordpress.com/2008/05/23/internet-fiction-or-in-which-i-make-myself-incredibly-unpopular/#comment-57 vitaminbook Tue, 27 May 2008 18:02:48 +0000 http://vitaminbook.wordpress.com/?p=17#comment-57 Oh yeah, I actually like manga myself, and comic books in general. I just don't think they're a good place to start for budding your writers! The thing about <i>Twilight</i> is also a good point; when something gets popular, expect to see a spate of copycats, both in print and on the internet. Personally, I'm pretty tired of stories about vampires and werewolves who dislike each other! Oh yeah, I actually like manga myself, and comic books in general. I just don’t think they’re a good place to start for budding your writers!

The thing about Twilight is also a good point; when something gets popular, expect to see a spate of copycats, both in print and on the internet. Personally, I’m pretty tired of stories about vampires and werewolves who dislike each other!

]]> Comment on Internet Fiction (OR: In Which I Make Myself Incredibly Unpopular) by Suzy http://vitaminbook.wordpress.com/2008/05/23/internet-fiction-or-in-which-i-make-myself-incredibly-unpopular/#comment-56 Suzy Tue, 27 May 2008 16:13:20 +0000 http://vitaminbook.wordpress.com/?p=17#comment-56 That stuff about <em>Naruto</em> and suchlike is true, and it makes really painful reading, but manga as a storytelling form has the potential to make a big impact on the reader, and when something makes a big impact, the reader can want to emulate it. Like after I read Ray Bradbury for the first time, I wrote all these flowing stories missing definite articles, like he does; and in <em>On Writing</em> Stephen King says he did the same. A friend of mine's just read <em>Twilight</em>, got obsessed, and decided to write this story all about vampires, werewolves, and true love. She can't even see the similarities... so maybe the Naruto nuts honestly don't, either? Oh, well. They still can't write for toffee. ;) Su x That stuff about Naruto and suchlike is true, and it makes really painful reading, but manga as a storytelling form has the potential to make a big impact on the reader, and when something makes a big impact, the reader can want to emulate it. Like after I read Ray Bradbury for the first time, I wrote all these flowing stories missing definite articles, like he does; and in On Writing Stephen King says he did the same.

A friend of mine’s just read Twilight, got obsessed, and decided to write this story all about vampires, werewolves, and true love. She can’t even see the similarities… so maybe the Naruto nuts honestly don’t, either?
Oh, well. They still can’t write for toffee. ;)

Su x

]]> Comment on The Stand + Serious Business by vitaminbook http://vitaminbook.wordpress.com/2008/05/22/the-stand-serious-business/#comment-52 vitaminbook Sun, 25 May 2008 14:33:00 +0000 http://vitaminbook.wordpress.com/?p=16#comment-52 Hey, no problem with that ;) I also think Nick is the best character in the book - to be honest, I think the book would have been better if it was just about him (and supporting cast, obviously). I started to read IT, really got into IT (ha ha pun) then lost IT (okay I'll stop now...). I need to buy a new copy soon. Thanks for stopping by! Hey, no problem with that ;) I also think Nick is the best character in the book – to be honest, I think the book would have been better if it was just about him (and supporting cast, obviously).

I started to read IT, really got into IT (ha ha pun) then lost IT (okay I’ll stop now…). I need to buy a new copy soon.

Thanks for stopping by!

]]> Comment on The Stand + Serious Business by Suzy http://vitaminbook.wordpress.com/2008/05/22/the-stand-serious-business/#comment-51 Suzy Sun, 25 May 2008 10:34:26 +0000 http://vitaminbook.wordpress.com/?p=16#comment-51 Oh no, wow, I <em>love</em> The Stand! And the TV adaptation is also amazing - my favourite character is Nick... ah, Nick... Anyway, yeah. The ending's a bit weird but I still love that book (IT is my favourite Stephen King). Also, I really like how he does backstories, and the bit with all the extras dying was one of my favourite parts. So... each to their own, I guess, is all I'm saying here. :D Su x Oh no, wow, I love The Stand! And the TV adaptation is also amazing – my favourite character is Nick… ah, Nick…

Anyway, yeah. The ending’s a bit weird but I still love that book (IT is my favourite Stephen King). Also, I really like how he does backstories, and the bit with all the extras dying was one of my favourite parts. So… each to their own, I guess, is all I’m saying here. :D

Su x

]]> Comment on Dark Sided by Suzy http://vitaminbook.wordpress.com/2008/05/24/dark-sided/#comment-50 Suzy Sun, 25 May 2008 10:30:18 +0000 http://vitaminbook.wordpress.com/?p=19#comment-50 "without a pussy as a main character" Hahahahaha....... too true... :D Su x “without a pussy as a main character”

Hahahahaha……. too true… :D

Su x

]]> Comment on The Stand + Serious Business by vitaminbook http://vitaminbook.wordpress.com/2008/05/22/the-stand-serious-business/#comment-48 vitaminbook Fri, 23 May 2008 11:26:19 +0000 http://vitaminbook.wordpress.com/?p=16#comment-48 I'd say yes, but I do like most of his books so I would. My advise would be to try out something like The Shining or 'Salem's Lot (I wouldn't recommend starting out with The Dark Tower) and see what you think of those. If you can't get into either of them, he's probably not for you. I actually liked 'Salem's Lot the most out of all of his books, though. Maybe it's just that I have 'vampire stories' on the brain, but I thought he had a take on the whole thing that was simultaneously old fashioned and refreshing. I’d say yes, but I do like most of his books so I would. My advise would be to try out something like The Shining or ‘Salem’s Lot (I wouldn’t recommend starting out with The Dark Tower) and see what you think of those. If you can’t get into either of them, he’s probably not for you.

I actually liked ‘Salem’s Lot the most out of all of his books, though. Maybe it’s just that I have ‘vampire stories’ on the brain, but I thought he had a take on the whole thing that was simultaneously old fashioned and refreshing.

]]> Comment on Vampire Shenanigans by vitaminbook http://vitaminbook.wordpress.com/2008/04/14/vampire-shenanigans/#comment-47 vitaminbook Fri, 23 May 2008 11:24:14 +0000 http://vitaminbook.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-47 Well, thanks for the compliment! What I don't get is how they're so popular. I mean, it's not just that they're 'Not for me, but I can see why other people like them'. I can't see how <i>anyone</i> could sit through a few hundred pages of gushing purple prose and irritating characters. Let the Right One In is good, but like I said in the post, it's <i>very</i> dark. I could imagine some people being put off by it (I almost was)! Thanks for stopping by! Well, thanks for the compliment!

What I don’t get is how they’re so popular. I mean, it’s not just that they’re ‘Not for me, but I can see why other people like them’. I can’t see how anyone could sit through a few hundred pages of gushing purple prose and irritating characters.

Let the Right One In is good, but like I said in the post, it’s very dark. I could imagine some people being put off by it (I almost was)!

Thanks for stopping by!

]]> Comment on The Stand + Serious Business by Ava http://vitaminbook.wordpress.com/2008/05/22/the-stand-serious-business/#comment-46 Ava Fri, 23 May 2008 01:18:03 +0000 http://vitaminbook.wordpress.com/?p=16#comment-46 I never keep up with American politics - Australia has its own political hiccups, so the shot probably went over my head. I never could get into Stephen King's books. I've heard the Dark Tower series was good but have not had a chance to pick any of the books up yet. Am I missing out much? I never keep up with American politics – Australia has its own political hiccups, so the shot probably went over my head.

I never could get into Stephen King’s books. I’ve heard the Dark Tower series was good but have not had a chance to pick any of the books up yet. Am I missing out much?

]]> Comment on Let’s Geta Meta by Ava http://vitaminbook.wordpress.com/2008/05/20/lets-geta-meta/#comment-45 Ava Fri, 23 May 2008 01:13:00 +0000 http://vitaminbook.wordpress.com/?p=14#comment-45 I look forward to reading about your experiences with writing a book. I lack the focus or the passion to do anything of the sort. Dabbling is what I do best but mostly for my own amusement. The tantilising bits and pieces you've posted about this mysterious story you're working on sounds intriguing. I look forward to reading about your experiences with writing a book. I lack the focus or the passion to do anything of the sort. Dabbling is what I do best but mostly for my own amusement.

The tantilising bits and pieces you’ve posted about this mysterious story you’re working on sounds intriguing.

]]> Comment on I Am Not Dead by Ava http://vitaminbook.wordpress.com/2008/05/13/i-am-not-dead/#comment-44 Ava Fri, 23 May 2008 01:05:48 +0000 http://vitaminbook.wordpress.com/?p=11#comment-44 I think I was searching Twilight reviews in the vain hope that I wasn't the only one who wasn't gobsmacked or smitten with the series. It warms my heart to know yes, there are people out there who see its flaws. I think I was searching Twilight reviews in the vain hope that I wasn’t the only one who wasn’t gobsmacked or smitten with the series. It warms my heart to know yes, there are people out there who see its flaws.

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