tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348815.post1611350115651067355..comments2024-03-28T01:04:21.897-06:00Comments on Gossamer Obsessions: The August Round-Up!AnimeJunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18229748454410488167noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348815.post-70207041667770547502012-09-08T13:13:18.616-06:002012-09-08T13:13:18.616-06:00Well, I just really liked the antagonist in the fi...Well, I just really liked the antagonist in the film more. The "crazy rigid priest" is a bit of a cliche and as a Catholic I don't really like encountering it so oten.<br /><br />throne of Glass: Yes, it definitely had more in common with Hunger Games.AnimeJunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18229748454410488167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348815.post-86473174786112453592012-09-05T07:05:34.294-06:002012-09-05T07:05:34.294-06:00In regards to Chocolat, is a super-creepy villain ...In regards to Chocolat, is a super-creepy villain really a con? I thought that was a strong element. To each her own, I suppose.<br /><br />Throne of Glass: I liked it, but I can see why you wouldn't. I do think the love triangle wasn't necessary, especially since it was added in at a later date. I think the pub wanted it or something. I haven't seen Game of Thrones, so I can't comment on that specifically, but I REALLY wish publishers would stop comparing books to other books unless the comparison actually makes any damn sense. Like, who read The Selection and thought 'this reminds me of The Hunger Games'? Answer: no one. Now every fantasy novel is in danger of a Game of Thrones comparison and every dystopia of a Hunger Games comparison. Actually, Throne of Glass probably has more in common with The Hunger Games. Sigh.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.com