tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8638187488800760223.post3597778981263645659..comments2024-02-08T09:33:11.900+01:00Comments on All I am - a redhead: The Lies of Locke Lamora read-along, week 3Ineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12119611878721554991noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8638187488800760223.post-1792171928477604162012-03-27T13:51:46.748+02:002012-03-27T13:51:46.748+02:00Sue, I'm recommending this book to everyone I ...Sue, I'm recommending this book to everyone I know who enjoys reading. It really is great. :)<br />I was thinking about the prolonged enjoyment but I'm not known for my patience, so now I'm at ease and are no longer worried what might come next. :)Ineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119611878721554991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8638187488800760223.post-36090372996563547412012-03-27T00:31:43.028+02:002012-03-27T00:31:43.028+02:00I'm also a first time reader and I still haven...I'm also a first time reader and I still haven't gone past the stop point for last week. This is unusual for me, because I normally get addicted to a book and can't put it down. I am really enjoying this book (I've recommended it to my book group), but prolonging the enjoyment because of the Read Along is only adding to the experience, rather like waiting for the next episode of a wonderful TV show. :)Looks-Mostly-Harmlesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00918651503213054373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8638187488800760223.post-17091838497488265242012-03-26T13:32:45.973+02:002012-03-26T13:32:45.973+02:00I'm amazed at some of you who managed to stop ...I'm amazed at some of you who managed to stop reading. :) I really couldn't.<br />I'm wondering what you'll say in the next round of the read-along, once you're through with that part of the book.<br /><br />I finished the whole book yesterday evening because I got pulled into the story and just couldn't stop anymore. :) And I'm no longer upset.Ineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119611878721554991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8638187488800760223.post-38153247743815736262012-03-26T13:18:21.435+02:002012-03-26T13:18:21.435+02:00I'm a first-time reader, and I actually did st...I'm a first-time reader, and I actually did stop reading with Locke drowning in urine. I'll probably resume this evening-- your anger is making me frightened about what might happen next!Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03683230093775720398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8638187488800760223.post-63840269750210829232012-03-26T12:30:07.894+02:002012-03-26T12:30:07.894+02:00He, he, Lily Froggy, I read to the end and along t...He, he, Lily Froggy, I read to the end and along the way stopped being upset. :) <br />It's so true about laughing one minute and the next someone's dead. Keeps us on our toes. ;)Ineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119611878721554991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8638187488800760223.post-1188100511784787332012-03-26T12:28:28.145+02:002012-03-26T12:28:28.145+02:00I hope this time around Locke learns it (although ...I hope this time around Locke learns it (although I'm a bit doubtful about that). :)<br /><br />Oh, the rollercoaster is a true image of this book. I had to read it through, could not stop after the events from part 3, and I was very surprised at some of my feelings and thoughts on the way.<br />I am now very much looking forward to the next batch of questions. :)Ineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119611878721554991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8638187488800760223.post-33375985562876248112012-03-26T12:13:58.401+02:002012-03-26T12:13:58.401+02:00I'm also rooting for the emotional rollercoast...I'm also rooting for the emotional rollercoaster, one minute you're laughing your ass off, then someone's dead. Damn you mr Lynch!! I was also a bit upset with him (not sure your feeling will improve with the rest of the book...) but he makes it so good that I can't stay mad too long.Lily Froggyhttp://bewareofthefroggies.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8638187488800760223.post-50314757796400681152012-03-26T03:24:06.239+02:002012-03-26T03:24:06.239+02:00Didn't Chains spend nearly Locke's entire ...Didn't Chains spend nearly Locke's entire childhood trying to tell him that he's not as smart as he thinks he is? Looks like Locke is only now understanding how true that is. <br /><br />And nothing builds character like getting crap kicked out of you by someone who knows your every move. Poor Locke & gang. I suddenly feel really bad for them. <br /><br />This book is such an emotional roller coaster! We have hilarious lines like "I'm in need of Camorr's ugliest seamstress", and other hysterical banter. . . and then 3 pages later that thing with Nacza. You go from laughing your ass off to being nearly in tears. and that's how you know it's the good stuff.redheadhttp://littleredreviewer.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8638187488800760223.post-22967808439493502942012-03-25T11:17:12.964+02:002012-03-25T11:17:12.964+02:00nrlymrtl, I thought it was quite ingenious on your...nrlymrtl, I thought it was quite ingenious on your part to ask such a question. :) I was even waiting while reading the book to see if there will be some kind of miracle where she comes alive (considering your question). :)<br />But yes, you're quite right about the author investing time into characters to make everything more real (which is why I'm still upset with Mr. Lynch). :)<br />The book wouldn't be as gripping if it weren't for all the elements working so well together (the shocking and the chuckling).Ineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119611878721554991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8638187488800760223.post-31334582312320310232012-03-25T11:13:20.000+02:002012-03-25T11:13:20.000+02:00Hmm, I didn't quite read it like that. It seem...Hmm, I didn't quite read it like that. It seemed more to me Locke purposefully decided to not feel anything and hid his pain inside himself, in order to deal with it once the situation was easier.<br />But then again, it might be my romantic side reading more into his actions (even though Nazca is only a friend).Ineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119611878721554991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8638187488800760223.post-45027841697513776202012-03-25T11:11:16.911+02:002012-03-25T11:11:16.911+02:00Interesting point - now that you mentioned it, I b...Interesting point - now that you mentioned it, I believe it did the same for me.Ineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119611878721554991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8638187488800760223.post-68870343870442420172012-03-24T22:01:01.266+01:002012-03-24T22:01:01.266+01:00Heya all - last week's Q wasn't meant to i...Heya all - last week's Q wasn't meant to intentionally mislead you. I truly did find her cool, especially her shoes. I was shocked when she exited the story in such a disgusting way. For me, it makes the story more real - if the author is willing to invest his time in developing a character to that point and then take them out, well, anyone could be cut by the end of the trilogy, right?nrlymrtlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00572346310916207565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8638187488800760223.post-54930272806524284092012-03-24T19:16:45.442+01:002012-03-24T19:16:45.442+01:00I feel your pain about Nazca (and I agree last wee...I feel your pain about Nazca (and I agree last week's questions seem intentionally misleading). What was even more shocking to me though was Locke's response. I know Lynch has been making it clear over and over that Locke doesn't really care about people other than how he can use them, but I guess some part of me thought he really cared about Nazca. I think I forgot the extent of their scheme ripping off her family. So when he returned to the Gentleman Bastards and didn't seem much more than perturbed, it finally sunk in how much of Locke's life is just a show. Yipes!<br /><br />Also, I still think they are the smartest and best. Even championship teams lose a game now and then... but they're still the best.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12364999124473415795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8638187488800760223.post-86484035967496450132012-03-24T18:32:10.461+01:002012-03-24T18:32:10.461+01:00The Nazca episode shocked me into a deeper emotion...The Nazca episode shocked me into a deeper emotional investment in the lives of our "heroes".RealBooks4everhttp://realbooks4ever.tumblr.com/post/19839050882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8638187488800760223.post-30425487211977596162012-03-24T17:24:18.426+01:002012-03-24T17:24:18.426+01:00Lynn, does it really show I'm upset? ;)
Hones...Lynn, does it really show I'm upset? ;)<br /><br />Honestly (and unfortunately), as far as I got reading, that really is true.Ineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119611878721554991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8638187488800760223.post-18888438880718201012012-03-24T15:13:23.782+01:002012-03-24T15:13:23.782+01:00Tee hee! Are you upset with Mr Lynch at all! LOL...Tee hee! Are you upset with Mr Lynch at all! LOL<br /><br />I know what you mean, I really liked Nazca - but you have to hand it to Mr L - he's got us all on our toes now - nobody is safe and there's no guarantee of a happy ending. <br />Lynn :DLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13928865767523025349noreply@blogger.com