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Alex · 01-22-2012, 12:28 AM

I've read them. Not very well written but tackles some larger themes in a superficial way.

The first book is kind of Battle Royale in PG-13 form while the second and third get a bit more political.

But the world in which it takes place makes absolutely no sense if any time at all is spent thinking about it.

Strangler Lewis · 01-22-2012, 08:42 AM

My daughter loves them, and I'm supposed to think the movie trailer is awesome. Looks like a dystopic Goblet of Fire. I'm glad she's old enough to go by herself.

I'm waiting to find some well written YA, or at least YA fantasy. I've now gone to book signings of three authors she's fond of. These people come across as charming and literate, both about their field and about literature in general and the wider world. Then, you crack open their books and half of it is eye-rolling. If you took all the eye-rolling out of the Twilight series, you'd have a single novella.

alphabassettgrrl · 01-22-2012, 03:38 PM

Eight miles on the mountain bike this morning. Three of that was all uphill. Tough trail.

RStar · 01-22-2012, 11:51 PM

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CRT or flat?

Flat. I'm not THAT old. Well, actually I am, but I moved up to flat screen some time ago....

Kevy Baby · 01-23-2012, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by RStar

Flat. I'm not THAT old. Well, actually I am, but I moved up to flat screen some time ago....

Last week?

Moonliner · 01-23-2012, 09:13 AM

*crap*

I gotz a cold. Life sucks.

Cadaverous Pallor · 01-23-2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

*crap*

I gotz a cold. Life sucks.

Wrong thread.

Ghoulish Delight · 01-23-2012, 07:58 PM

At the funeral last month for my grandmother, one of my mom's cousins had with her several jars of pickles, made using her grandmother's (my great grandmother) recipe.

Just tried one yesterday. Oh man, that's a good pickle! Nice strong dill flavor and just the right amount of spiciness. It bites back a little bit, and if you eat a whole one the heat definitely sticks with you, but it's not so much that it's painfully burning.

The cousin promised to host a party to teach us how the recipe. I can't wait!

cirquelover · 01-24-2012, 01:42 AM

I have insomnia tonight and now the police have been circling my block with their spotlight. I don't think I'm going to sleep tonight.

lashbear · 01-24-2012, 03:03 AM

Did they find you yet?

01-22-2012, 12:28 AM	#1481
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I've read them. Not very well written but tackles some larger themes in a superficial way. The first book is kind of Battle Royale in PG-13 form while the second and third get a bit more political. But the world in which it takes place makes absolutely no sense if any time at all is spent thinking about it.
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01-22-2012, 08:42 AM	#1482
Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	My daughter loves them, and I'm supposed to think the movie trailer is awesome. Looks like a dystopic Goblet of Fire. I'm glad she's old enough to go by herself. I'm waiting to find some well written YA, or at least YA fantasy. I've now gone to book signings of three authors she's fond of. These people come across as charming and literate, both about their field and about literature in general and the wider world. Then, you crack open their books and half of it is eye-rolling. If you took all the eye-rolling out of the Twilight series, you'd have a single novella. __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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01-22-2012, 03:38 PM	#1483
alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	Eight miles on the mountain bike this morning. Three of that was all uphill. Tough trail. __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	crap I gotz a cold. Life sucks. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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01-23-2012, 07:58 PM	#1488
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	At the funeral last month for my grandmother, one of my mom's cousins had with her several jars of pickles, made using her grandmother's (my great grandmother) recipe. Just tried one yesterday. Oh man, that's a good pickle! Nice strong dill flavor and just the right amount of spiciness. It bites back a little bit, and if you eat a whole one the heat definitely sticks with you, but it's not so much that it's painfully burning. The cousin promised to host a party to teach us how the recipe. I can't wait! __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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01-24-2012, 01:42 AM	#1489
cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	I have insomnia tonight and now the police have been circling my block with their spotlight. I don't think I'm going to sleep tonight.
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01-24-2012, 03:03 AM	#1490
lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	Did they find you yet? __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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