This is probably only funny if you know me really well

[beelikej]

I started reading 'Elsewhere' this morning (bought the Dutch edition for Children's bookweek in October)

The prologue was written from the point of view of ... a dog. Now those of you who can imagine the look on my face when I found out probably think that's hilarious. *glares at you*.

After that bad beginning this book will have to work real hard to score any points. I will keep you posted, but don't get your hopes up. I still love the idea, but the execution so far is not very impressive. And I fear there will be more of the pov mentioned above. I am not amused. Stop giggling.

Comments

[tanisafan.livejournal.com]

Well, I admit the premise sounds really cool, but... a dog? Really? I can totally imagine the look on your face (and yes, it amused me a little :P).

If it helps, I just started a book that so far seems incredibly good, and may be sent as presents to people who shall remain nameless for now.

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

It's NOT funny! Especially since it took quite some paragraphs before I figured it out.
Plus my fears have come true; there are more animals involved *pulls up nose*. There was some comfort from that character who "[zette] z'n zonnebril af, waardoor zijn vriendelijke bruine, door lange donkere wimpers omkranste ogen te zien [waren]" *g*, but I'm still not too thrilled about the style. I'm curious enough to want to finish the final chapters tonight, but I will probably write a bitch post about it later...

More reading: yesterday-evening I finally continued with The Laurel & The Rose. I love that this story follows canon. Fools Interim nearly killed me, Separation Anxiety was even more painful. I have now reached He Sails Seashells By the Seashore. I hope the guys will make up after Horatio's fling with that French floozy *Boooo! Hisssss*.

[tanisafan.livejournal.com]

Well, if you're reading the whole thing through, I'm impressed. *applauds*

I'm still only on Charcoal, but plan to read on this weekend (yay). And damn, why did you have to mention the French floozy? That hussy. *hisses too* I'm sure they'll make up, though. Mmm. Maybe I'll just go read a little now ;).

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

I did finish it and will comment on the book later (my long weekend doesn't seem long enough for all the stuff I want to do - grumble)

I got tired of reading it on the 'puter, so I've just printed He Sails Seashells By the Seashore it's a 36 pages-A5 booklet! Yum.