tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30889172.post6646246441350079247..comments2023-09-09T09:24:20.533-04:00Comments on The Eye Of Loni's Storm: Top Ten Best Debut BooksLonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16248163148722597124noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30889172.post-48400482422661483612011-02-02T21:50:54.595-05:002011-02-02T21:50:54.595-05:00Ahab, It's difficult to say. The plot is fast...Ahab, It's difficult to say. The plot is fast moving, there's always something happening. The characters are...likeable? Hateable? It's hard to explain. I've read all the books. I love them, but I also think they're terrible.Lonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16248163148722597124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30889172.post-34586226557671285692011-02-02T20:30:29.017-05:002011-02-02T20:30:29.017-05:00Okay, I have to ask -- what is it about the TWILIG...Okay, I have to ask -- what is it about the TWILIGHT books that draws readers in? What is at the root of their addictiveness? I haven't read them, but I've seen so many people become absorbed in them that I've curious.Ahabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14675629709031865432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30889172.post-73017941981099245352011-02-02T09:33:23.718-05:002011-02-02T09:33:23.718-05:00Misha, I'm always keeping an eye out for Ondaa...Misha, I'm always keeping an eye out for Ondaatje's next novel.<br /><br />Deb Nance, A lot of people say that the first few chapters is dry and boring as it is all background info, I actually didn't mind it. It was well written and it does pertain to the plot of the rest of the book. I hope you enjoy it.<br /><br />Letter4no1, I've been wanted to read her second book, but I just haven't gotten to it yet.Lonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16248163148722597124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30889172.post-83394556569808949852011-02-01T20:46:28.707-05:002011-02-01T20:46:28.707-05:00Harry Potter and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo a...Harry Potter and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo are on my list too. <br /><br />I personally liked Niffenggers second book better than The Time Travlers WifeSarah Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11116130581597537480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30889172.post-16841196710138760112011-02-01T19:23:33.757-05:002011-02-01T19:23:33.757-05:00My book group is reading Dragon Tattoo this month ...My book group is reading Dragon Tattoo this month and I wasn't sure if I wanted to read it. Thanks for the rave review!Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30889172.post-45091730995273854162011-02-01T18:39:24.411-05:002011-02-01T18:39:24.411-05:00Carrie was on my list too, though I first read it ...Carrie was on my list too, though I first read it over 20 years ago. I think that it encompasses everything that is great about King-flawed, authentic characters, impossible situations, and how the two interact.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16606360048165203407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30889172.post-1764045389127662352011-02-01T14:43:42.738-05:002011-02-01T14:43:42.738-05:00Carrie and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo were ru...Carrie and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo were runner ups for my list - I was a bit worried about coming up with 10 debuts I really liked, but at the end I had too many :)<br />Carrie is definitely worth it - King is hit and miss for me, but that was pretty good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30889172.post-59114491338176640322011-02-01T12:17:20.717-05:002011-02-01T12:17:20.717-05:00Great list. We have a few of the same favorites.
...Great list. We have a few of the same favorites.<br /><br />It really is a shame about Larsson.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02551705778868295870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30889172.post-64157400484554481462011-02-01T11:37:59.575-05:002011-02-01T11:37:59.575-05:00HP and Sense and Sensibility made my list, too. I...HP and Sense and Sensibility made my list, too. I haven't really read any of your others, though, but it sounds like a great list!<br /><br />-Linds, <a href="http://bibliophilebrouhaha.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">bibliophile brouhaha</a>bibliophile brouhahahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135625757196944536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30889172.post-28773408538765220002011-02-01T11:06:42.689-05:002011-02-01T11:06:42.689-05:00Michael Ondaatje is a wonderful author! I have Th...Michael Ondaatje is a wonderful author! I have The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo on my shelf - Can't wait to read it!Mishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06987790171985663765noreply@blogger.com