tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727767234860106619.post4286027502679504111..comments2023-09-29T01:11:13.353-07:00Comments on Carla's Writing World: Characters You LoveCarlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15380048190884905579noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727767234860106619.post-41170710451736990442011-07-06T20:40:09.251-07:002011-07-06T20:40:09.251-07:00Laura, I agree that characters can save a plot...a...Laura, I agree that characters can save a plot...at least for me!<br /><br />Corey, I don't actually plan on reading the third...at least not at this point. I already know most of the story and I'm afraid I won't like it as much as the first. Time and rave reviews can certainly change my mind, but I haven't actually talked to anyone yet who liked it as much as the first one. I don't know...I have a lot of books to read that I'm really excited about, so at this point it's going to have to wait. <br /><br />CarlaCarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15380048190884905579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727767234860106619.post-87555540834281186412011-07-05T07:13:56.632-07:002011-07-05T07:13:56.632-07:00I wonder what you think of book 3? I loved HG and...I wonder what you think of book 3? I loved HG and CF, but I had huge issues with Mockingjay. Don't want to say more because I don't want to give anything away, but hopefully, you'll post about it once you've gotten through it.Corey Schwartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03883689227283545602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727767234860106619.post-41606506290603220552011-07-01T08:58:30.676-07:002011-07-01T08:58:30.676-07:00I agree! Characters are my favorite part of novels...I agree! Characters are my favorite part of novels. I can overlook a lackluster plot if the characters are dynamic. <br /><br />The Hunger Games was great! I haven't read the 2nd or 3rd one yet though. I've been waiting for them in paperback, but two years later there's still no word. Very annoying! Maybe because it's now a film for next year so they're trying to get as much money as possible from the hardbacks. Sigh.Laura S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13934230198562773803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727767234860106619.post-19325673207848374162011-06-30T18:03:12.029-07:002011-06-30T18:03:12.029-07:00Kenda, Here's my confession: Knowing the story...Kenda, Here's my confession: Knowing the story beforehand actually helped me enjoy the book more...I have a hard time reading intense violence, so knowing what would happen was important for me. And I did really care about Katniss and Peeta! ;)<br /><br />CarlaCarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15380048190884905579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727767234860106619.post-78898437225506400492011-06-30T17:51:18.036-07:002011-06-30T17:51:18.036-07:00I look for characters who make me care--about them...I look for characters who make me care--about them, and about what happens to them. And (confession time)I'm one of the few who haven't read Hunger Games yet--but after reading your endorsement, I think maybe I should! Thanks :-)Kenda Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972218446945404475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727767234860106619.post-71111023403429781842011-06-30T14:10:44.593-07:002011-06-30T14:10:44.593-07:00Karen, I completely agree! And what about those w...Karen, I completely agree! And what about those wasps?! Still, I loved Katniss and enjoyed The Hunger Games!<br /><br />CarlaCarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15380048190884905579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727767234860106619.post-44569778530928215032011-06-30T10:24:32.021-07:002011-06-30T10:24:32.021-07:00I really like the character of Katniss. I enjoyed ...I really like the character of Katniss. I enjoyed Hunger Games immensely, but Mockingjay? meh.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.com