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Well... Elaine Send a noteboard - 13/01/2010 07:03:08 PM
If you take the sexual scenes out of her original books, it would read a lot like YA fiction.

If all she's done is toned that down, then that could be the only reason.


...I've read Naamah's Kiss. The sex scenes are very much in place. The book just read rushed and simplistic to me. The characters are just not even close to Phedre. The love interest is a cartoon, honestly. I was really disappointed and I'm a big fan of the first trilogy.
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The Count of Monte Cristo was a terrible choice for a book discussion. Tom - 09/01/2010 07:41:01 PM 1759 Views
Hey, now (copy/paste) Camilla - 09/01/2010 07:48:56 PM 1283 Views
People should think about these things before recommending books. Tom - 09/01/2010 08:13:10 PM 1338 Views
Which is why I voted for Bulgakov's M & M. The Shrike - 09/01/2010 10:56:00 PM 1367 Views
Agreed. Madame Bovary is serious literature. Tom - 10/01/2010 01:02:34 AM 1208 Views
Are you nuts!!?? Milla - 10/01/2010 08:37:47 AM 1462 Views
I wanted to do that too. Ghavrel - 10/01/2010 01:24:42 AM 1131 Views
It's bloody marvellous. *NM* Rebekah - 10/01/2010 08:05:47 AM 547 Views
Our next discussions will have preselected options. Jacob - 10/01/2010 01:00:59 AM 1307 Views
I heartily support the move from democracy to oligarchy! Tom - 10/01/2010 01:04:13 AM 1255 Views
I agree. Rebekah - 10/01/2010 08:01:33 AM 1202 Views
I disagree slightly Larry - 09/01/2010 09:07:12 PM 1189 Views
Well, by that standard a Jackie Collins novel is worthy of debate. Tom - 10/01/2010 01:08:04 AM 1236 Views
I think you misunderstand my intent Larry - 10/01/2010 01:10:57 AM 1292 Views
You poopyhead! Tom - 10/01/2010 01:19:11 AM 1353 Views
Oh, I almost forgot Larry - 10/01/2010 01:11:50 AM 1225 Views
Ooh...I'd love to hear them!!! What did Eco say to trash Dumas? *NM* Tom - 10/01/2010 01:19:43 AM 488 Views
Here's the French translation from Eco's work on supermen Larry - 10/01/2010 01:39:28 AM 1311 Views
I love it. Strangely enough, though, he wrote an introduction to the book. Tom - 10/01/2010 01:54:24 AM 1170 Views
Not really strange as Eco has long been fascinated by this book DomA - 11/01/2010 05:01:56 PM 1174 Views
Did he mention it in his book on ugliness? Tom - 11/01/2010 05:12:55 PM 1082 Views
Re: Did he mention it in his book on ugliness? DomA - 11/01/2010 05:52:29 PM 1444 Views
I like Eco's distinction between light fiction and literature. Tom - 12/01/2010 04:16:38 PM 1305 Views
Re: Here's the French translation from Eco's work on supermen DomA - 11/01/2010 03:49:15 PM 1363 Views
That's fascinating. Of course, I disagree with Eco's praise. Tom - 11/01/2010 05:12:25 PM 1091 Views
Re: That's fascinating. Of course, I disagree with Eco's praise. DomA - 11/01/2010 06:22:24 PM 1402 Views
I agree that abridging it would not work well. Tom - 12/01/2010 04:06:26 PM 1283 Views
In which case... Jacob - 12/01/2010 05:22:34 PM 1065 Views
Yes Camilla - 13/01/2010 07:56:08 PM 1351 Views
Not really. Tom - 15/01/2010 01:18:10 PM 1521 Views
I think there are plenty of things that can be discussed. Rebekah - 09/01/2010 10:00:06 PM 1440 Views
Discussed and put to rest in 5 minutes or less, perhaps. Tom - 10/01/2010 01:17:02 AM 1296 Views
Depends on who you are, one would imagine. Rebekah - 10/01/2010 08:16:11 AM 1332 Views
<pretentious>Well, why should we cater to the lowest common denominator? Tom - 11/01/2010 02:17:03 AM 1256 Views
Heh. Rebekah - 11/01/2010 07:49:47 AM 1145 Views
I'd laugh... LadyLorraine - 11/01/2010 07:21:38 PM 1032 Views
Tom is the primary reason I want an ignore feature again. lord-of-shadow - 12/01/2010 02:17:29 AM 1080 Views
I'm glad to hear that. *NM* Tom - 12/01/2010 04:17:30 PM 504 Views
And so you've reached this decision about Tom... Raserei - 18/01/2010 10:10:44 PM 1252 Views
I don't get that. Well, of course I do from Tom, but let's put him aside for this discussion. Ghavrel - 12/01/2010 03:35:21 AM 1366 Views
It's frustrating though... LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 04:18:37 AM 1326 Views
I think if you posted that (or something like it) people would reply to it. Darth_Katie - 12/01/2010 05:08:53 AM 1325 Views
Perhaps. LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 05:26:38 AM 1042 Views
Given the people who have read the Kushiel books, I think you'd be pleasantly surprised. Ghavrel - 12/01/2010 05:58:33 AM 1091 Views
I was mostly just giving an example. LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 06:14:04 AM 1203 Views
You're not. Legolas - 12/01/2010 02:16:09 PM 1151 Views
Her next series sounds interesting LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 02:20:17 PM 1029 Views
It does, but the reviews I've seen aren't too enthusiastic. Legolas - 12/01/2010 02:29:26 PM 1077 Views
Yes, but how so? LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 02:39:59 PM 1163 Views
Well... Elaine - 13/01/2010 07:03:08 PM 1244 Views
Honestly... Legolas - 13/01/2010 07:51:14 PM 1245 Views
Absolutely. Elaine - 14/01/2010 12:55:00 PM 1378 Views
Re: Absolutely. Legolas - 14/01/2010 01:57:47 PM 1171 Views
In short, not a good name for a daughter. At least not one with an interest in Classics. Ghavrel - 15/01/2010 05:32:35 AM 1155 Views
I'm staying far, far away from Seneca. Legolas - 15/01/2010 02:01:49 PM 1405 Views
Ah, yes. The Apocolocyntosis. Possibly the least amusing humor ever penned. I hate Seneca. *NM* Ghavrel - 16/01/2010 02:14:32 AM 453 Views
ah i didn't realize it was already out LadyLorraine - 13/01/2010 11:44:53 PM 1041 Views
'tis. Elaine - 14/01/2010 12:56:11 PM 1404 Views
I really don't think it would. Rebekah - 12/01/2010 07:49:32 AM 1237 Views
I have tried before. LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 01:59:24 PM 1115 Views
If it is well-written and defends the value of the book, I don't see why you shouldn't post it. Tom - 12/01/2010 05:12:58 PM 1304 Views
That's bullshit Larry - 12/01/2010 11:12:55 PM 1277 Views
True, true. Rebekah - 16/01/2010 08:54:16 AM 994 Views
Luckily for you... Larry - 16/01/2010 08:59:23 AM 1382 Views
Re: "Omigod you read light fantasy?" Raserei - 18/01/2010 10:04:41 PM 1430 Views
Har. *NM* Raserei - 18/01/2010 10:03:31 PM 666 Views
I'm quite enjoying it. Nebhead - 09/01/2010 10:40:30 PM 1255 Views
A kid's book of adventure doesn't translate into a good book club discussion. Tom - 10/01/2010 01:21:11 AM 1133 Views
I have to agree LadyLorraine - 11/01/2010 12:36:55 AM 1259 Views
How did you find deeper meaning (pun intended) in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea? *NM* Tom - 11/01/2010 02:17:55 AM 496 Views
It was half bullshit, you must understand LadyLorraine - 11/01/2010 03:59:42 PM 1124 Views
Come on, there is lovely tragedy there... jh - 13/01/2010 07:32:49 PM 1081 Views
I am pleased to be referenced in a cross-board discussion. *NM* Raserei - 18/01/2010 09:29:45 PM 622 Views
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