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The Perfect Weekend =

mood: relaxed

I have to work tomorrow, but I have Sunday and Monday off.
And I'm ready . . .

 
 

Happy Memorial Day to all!
 


 

Posted on May. 22nd, 2009 at 06:02 pm | | Leave a comment | Add to Memories | Tell a Friend

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[info]mirtlemist

Ditto to you, too! Wishing you a great weekend :)
Posted on May. 22nd, 2009 10:19 pm (UTC) | | Thread | Reply

[info]patesden

I'm parking the hammock under a tree where the warblers hang-out, so it should be perfect.


Posted on May. 22nd, 2009 10:33 pm (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

[info]philia_fan

Hmm, I'm one of those people who didn't love Graceling, but I'll be curious to see what you think of it.
Posted on May. 22nd, 2009 11:31 pm (UTC) | | Thread | Reply

[info]patesden

You know, I'm always glad to hear a book didn't thrill everyone--otherwise I figure someone is lying.

I'll be sure to post my thoughts.
Posted on May. 23rd, 2009 01:14 am (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

[info]anngatti

I wasn't crazy about Graceling either, good to know I'm not the only one.
Posted on May. 23rd, 2009 03:49 am (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

[info]patesden

Was it the MC that you didn't care for or did you find the beginning slow? Those are two of the things I've heard that bothered some readers.

Posted on May. 23rd, 2009 08:24 am (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

[info]philia_fan

I did find the beginning slow, but for me it was both plot structure and clunky writing -- which is funny because I keep hearing it praised for its tight plot and elegant prose, and I think "really?" Just goes to show it's all a matter of taste, I think. To be fair, there's an excellent plot somewhere in the middle of it. If she had cut heavily I would have loved it.
Posted on May. 23rd, 2009 01:33 pm (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

[info]anngatti

It's actually both of those things. I couldn't connect with the MC no matter how hard I tried. I also quit reading the book several times at the beginning, only because it felt as if it was going nowhere. My TBR pile had a few books that would automatically call my attention only by reading the synopsis. I also couldn't connect with the way the romance was handle.

My daughter will be reading next, so I'm perhaps I'll give it a second chance after she's done, and gives me her input. Perhaps, then I'll be able to get a better feel for the book.
Posted on May. 23rd, 2009 03:58 pm (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

[info]patesden

I actually set aside another book and decided to move on to Graceling. My main reason for reading it was to check out how the romance was handled, so now I'm totally curious!

Posted on May. 23rd, 2009 04:26 pm (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

[info]philia_fan

Ditto on the romance. Many people LOVE this, so clearly I'm in the minority, but I can't relate to characters who have to beat each other up to figure out they're in love.
Posted on May. 23rd, 2009 04:52 pm (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

[info]anngatti

I'm on that minority too. I can't stand characters that do this. Romantic tension does not have to include beating or smacking. I actually find it hard to believe that anyone can be actually attracted to anyone who is continuously attacking you.
Posted on May. 23rd, 2009 05:07 pm (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

[info]philia_fan

(sorry, Pat, hijacking your post here!) Maybe it's partly because I practice martial arts. I can understand being attracted to someone else you practice with, but not WHILE you're practicing. It would just require a huge shift of gears for me.
Posted on May. 23rd, 2009 05:44 pm (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

[info]patesden

No, problem about the hijack. I'm totally curious about what you two think. Unfortunately, I had to disappear for a few hours 'cause I was at work.
Posted on May. 23rd, 2009 09:04 pm (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

[info]annemariewrites

I'm jealous. What a lush way to spend a long weekend. Enjoy!
Posted on May. 23rd, 2009 05:20 am (UTC) | | Thread | Reply

[info]patesden

I'm just hoping it doesn't rain :)
Posted on May. 23rd, 2009 08:25 am (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

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