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osarabaFinished The Bedroom Secrets of the Master Chefs last night, shortly after coming home from work. OH MAN, there was an amazing part toward the end there -- disgustingly graphic with bodily fluids and such. Shockingly, I actually gagged after reading one particular line! After which, the expression on my face rapidly alternated between appalled and secret-giggliness. I'm still surprised that it managed to suck me in so much that I gagged. Really impressive Mr. Welsh! Thank you for that novel experience! <3
The ending of the novel wasn't at all surprising - in that, I had definitely listed the "big reveal" high on my list of possibilities - and the way in which it ended, after the reveal, was the only way I could envision it ending... but I admit to being somewhat surprised that it actually did end that way.
So, all in all, a satisfying read, but not one that will linger in my mind for too long, despite my enjoyment of it.
After finishing that, I immediately dove back into the Nodame Cantabile manga. I quite enjoyed the build-up and climax of the angst/confusion/conflict and was quite satisfied with several moments. Those moments where the best action to take is to pause, move away and do something else for a few minutes because the delicious feelings of angst, worry, anticipation, hope, etc., are all roiling within you -- but if you immediately continue reading, the continuing plot will sweep all of those emotions away.
Sometimes I lament that some storytellers don't know how to sustain a feeling of anticipation and anxiety to delay their peak. If the climax comes to soon, it's not as fun, now is it?
I had a wonderful sense of almost when the scanlations I had stopped just 2 chapters before the final end of the series. I had a few minutes of wailing and bemoaning and fluttering about (to which Judy can testify) before I thought to look for those last chapters in another location. Having found them and read them, I was satisfied by the end (and sad that it's over) -- but grateful for that pregnant pause.
(Though I've heard that a follow-up series was supposed to have started December 10th. I guess I'll have to wait and see.)
The ending of the novel wasn't at all surprising - in that, I had definitely listed the "big reveal" high on my list of possibilities - and the way in which it ended, after the reveal, was the only way I could envision it ending... but I admit to being somewhat surprised that it actually did end that way.
So, all in all, a satisfying read, but not one that will linger in my mind for too long, despite my enjoyment of it.
After finishing that, I immediately dove back into the Nodame Cantabile manga. I quite enjoyed the build-up and climax of the angst/confusion/conflict and was quite satisfied with several moments. Those moments where the best action to take is to pause, move away and do something else for a few minutes because the delicious feelings of angst, worry, anticipation, hope, etc., are all roiling within you -- but if you immediately continue reading, the continuing plot will sweep all of those emotions away.
Sometimes I lament that some storytellers don't know how to sustain a feeling of anticipation and anxiety to delay their peak. If the climax comes to soon, it's not as fun, now is it?
I had a wonderful sense of almost when the scanlations I had stopped just 2 chapters before the final end of the series. I had a few minutes of wailing and bemoaning and fluttering about (to which Judy can testify) before I thought to look for those last chapters in another location. Having found them and read them, I was satisfied by the end (and sad that it's over) -- but grateful for that pregnant pause.
(Though I've heard that a follow-up series was supposed to have started December 10th. I guess I'll have to wait and see.)
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Date: 2009-12-16 09:45 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-12-17 02:54 pm (UTC)And yes, Nodame and Chiaki are absolutely ADORABLE!
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Date: 2009-12-17 02:57 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-12-17 03:09 pm (UTC)You know, I almost feel like this is kind of like Kare Kano but more grown-up. Kare Kano was such a good anime, I wish they'd gone further with it.
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Date: 2009-12-17 02:39 am (UTC)I can totally relate on getting enthralled in books. I love a good read and one that captures my interest and make me think. I also like a good journey to another reality is fun too. I once got so involved in a book that I threw it across the room when the suspense got too intense.
I like talking about books too. Any ideas?
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Date: 2009-12-17 03:06 pm (UTC)Haha, there was one time I burned a book after reading it because it was SO HORRIBLE that I was SO PISSED I'd wasted time reading it, getting so frustrated by it, and didn't think it was worth the space it took up. I also tore up a book once because of a similar reaction. But they were REALLY BAD BOOKS. So I don't feel too guilty.
What have you been reading lately? (Besides Traffic?) Or what kind of book are you in the mood for? I highly recommend reading the Nodame Cantabile manga (SOO CUTE) if you've got time to read at your computer. I can send you a link to dl all the volumes, or you can read each chapter online here:
http://stoptazmo.com/manga-series/nodame_cantabile/
Although that only goes up to chapter 134 out of 136. So if you get up to that, I can send you the last 2 chapters.
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Date: 2009-12-18 04:59 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-12-18 03:38 pm (UTC)And no, actually, haven't read those Jane Austin/monster books though I very much want to read them! Have you?