tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581616465275988775.post638103238527671713..comments2024-02-17T01:15:16.437-07:00Comments on Slice of Fried Gold: Breaking SilenceThe Former 786http://www.blogger.com/profile/11836226718839989687noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581616465275988775.post-31783797506390728672010-06-19T15:53:46.598-06:002010-06-19T15:53:46.598-06:00I totally understand why you wouldn't like it ...I totally understand why you wouldn't like it and I agree with you on a lot of points. I like it because I think it is a fun read and it keeps me entertained. I do think that the writing isn't that great and I agree vampires should have fangs! It's not the most perfect or thought out series, but I still find it entertaining :)Spencer and Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05802743175296820760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581616465275988775.post-14010302338988371062010-02-20T17:18:51.493-07:002010-02-20T17:18:51.493-07:00I loved reading this. You are very right. Though, ...I loved reading this. You are very right. Though, i have one comment on the last con. Your right to some extent about the ability for vampires to breed. Depending on which kind your talking about, the women can't but the men, if they manually heat their body temp to a specific amount they can... :) i loved reading ur pros and cons cause they were so trueUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02613363438410995667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581616465275988775.post-17715709194275444402009-08-05T23:35:00.329-06:002009-08-05T23:35:00.329-06:00while reading your post, i was like listening to m...while reading your post, i was like listening to myself...<br /><br />I hate the books. They're not creative and the plot was so corny. I didn't like it the first time I heard of it but read it anyway because of the hype.<br /><br />Now I don't get what's the hype all about. These books aren't even real vampire books, more like fairy tales. A lot of us here hate it for popular and stupid.<br /><br />Anne Rice' books are the real vampire books. We shouldn't waste time and effort with books like these..<br /><br />I think my little sister can come up with a better one.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18150511491588031070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581616465275988775.post-67266181361392588052009-06-29T10:45:13.741-06:002009-06-29T10:45:13.741-06:00I see your views on this and I'm not here to a...I see your views on this and I'm not here to argue. But I read all four books, and I love them all, except for the last one. And I agree it does get repetitive at times. But for what you said on #8 about acne, vampires don't get acne. #14: she doesn't describe the sex. she just hints that they had it. My mom read and thought nothing wrong of it. #17: Edward has said that he's never wanted a humans blood so much in his life. and in first chpt. of Midnight Sun that Stephanie Meyer leaked he mentions how he's never gone out with anyone for their own safety. And he loves her. #19: they ride motorcycles when they're in their human form. #20: I agree with you that she tried to "wrap it up in a neat little package" but in interviews she's done and on her website she clearly says that this isn't your average vampire story. She changed it to the way she wanted it to be. You cant judge someone for trying something different.<br /><br />Like I said I'm not here to argue, I'm glad you have your opinion on these books and reading it makes me think about it and go "oh yeah its true" but not enough to make me hate the books.Meaghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14928897373781439063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581616465275988775.post-40876089043976194152008-11-16T00:01:00.000-07:002008-11-16T00:01:00.000-07:00Ok, third time's a charm! It's really late and I'm...Ok, third time's a charm! It's really late and I'm having a hard time spelling!<BR/><BR/>HaHaHa! I DIED laughing reading this post because it is SO TRUE!!! That being said, I did read them all and even liked them. WHY? Good question. I heard someone say once, "Sometimes you want a steak and baked potato and sometimes you want a milkshake and french fries." <BR/><BR/>AWESOME POST! I especially love all the linkage!Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662582562957850159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581616465275988775.post-58832530811546568292008-11-15T23:58:00.000-07:002008-11-15T23:58:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662582562957850159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581616465275988775.post-81085395235124785232008-11-15T23:56:00.000-07:002008-11-15T23:56:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662582562957850159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581616465275988775.post-82328255163527143972008-11-13T12:44:00.000-07:002008-11-13T12:44:00.000-07:00Tracy, yes I have heard of fiction. This is a poor...Tracy, yes I have heard of fiction. This is a poor excuse for it.<BR/><BR/>Sillyandie, I can respect the idea that every little girl has this dream, but I just wish that every little girl wasn't reading this book. They're too adult for them. And I wish that every grown woman wouldn't swoon over them - because they're for kids. :)<BR/><BR/>Marie, I couldn't agree more. This is a very valid point for the con side. I was infatuated a number of times when I was in junior high and kids need to know that that is NOT real love.<BR/><BR/>Thank you all for commenting so far, keep 'em coming!The Former 786https://www.blogger.com/profile/11836226718839989687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581616465275988775.post-52230615063700384312008-11-02T07:51:00.000-07:002008-11-02T07:51:00.000-07:00haha. I like your pros section. I would like to ad...haha. I like your pros section. I would like to add one more con though. Bella and Edward's relationship is unhealthy, obsessive, manipulative and abusive and teaches girls that infatuation is the end all be all of "love". After all, Bella really knows NOTHING of Edward as a person when she falls irreversibly in "love" with him. All the other stuff I can get over, but when mothers who are supposed to be teaching their girls what a good relationship is are instead gushing over an arrogant and controlling grouch that makes his girlfriend feel like crap all the time, that's where I draw the line.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04089865616061275554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581616465275988775.post-8228279166435358852008-10-29T11:00:00.000-06:002008-10-29T11:00:00.000-06:00This is fabulous!!!!! I will admit that I LOVED th...This is fabulous!!!!! I will admit that I LOVED the books, but I also agree with all of your comments. I'm a hopeless romantic, who HATES Bella, and knew she wasn't good enough for Edward OR Jacob. But alas, the romantic side of me wins, and I will likely read them again.<BR/><BR/>It appeals to all of us that want to get swept off our feet by someone that is so amazing that they can't be real and it feels like a dream. Every little girl has the dream to be rescued by a "prince" of some kind.<BR/><BR/>And yes - her depiction is VERY inaccurate, but still enjoyable for those of us that aren't into that sort of thing. <BR/><BR/>I really appreciate seeing your side of things though, and I agree, but I still liked the books, and will see the movie.sillyandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540260687742854888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581616465275988775.post-52739115023633929912008-09-29T06:05:00.000-06:002008-09-29T06:05:00.000-06:00Have you ever heard the word "Fiction"?Have you ever heard the word "Fiction"?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775624195784762376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581616465275988775.post-82229266997655366142008-09-05T09:30:00.000-06:002008-09-05T09:30:00.000-06:00Thank you, Joel. I applaud you. And I'm glad to fi...Thank you, Joel. I applaud you. And I'm glad to find your blog. Hours of entertainment, I'm sure.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08928071942648375466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581616465275988775.post-29637836506513336802008-08-14T08:26:00.000-06:002008-08-14T08:26:00.000-06:00Ah.Good point, Katya. You'd think I would have not...Ah.<BR/><BR/>Good point, Katya. You'd think I would have not messed that up considering I have her name on each of her covers on the post.<BR/><BR/>Whoops.The Former 786https://www.blogger.com/profile/11836226718839989687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581616465275988775.post-22012559713585314172008-08-14T05:52:00.000-06:002008-08-14T05:52:00.000-06:00It's actually StephEnie. But that's the only thing...It's actually StephEnie. But that's the only thing I disagree with. ;)Katyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771780464356547742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581616465275988775.post-38051159721071242862008-08-13T09:06:00.000-06:002008-08-13T09:06:00.000-06:00And thank you Jo, Katie Elaine, Rammells, Sara Ann...And thank you Jo, Katie Elaine, Rammells, Sara Ann, The Woolley's, Jay and Brooke Bennett for commenting as well. <BR/><BR/>I feared that my wife and I were the only ones in the world who felt this way. :)The Former 786https://www.blogger.com/profile/11836226718839989687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581616465275988775.post-80924865167482869022008-08-13T08:53:00.000-06:002008-08-13T08:53:00.000-06:00Shelly,I don't remember saying that "every vampire...Shelly,<BR/><BR/>I don't remember saying that "every vampire or werewolf myth, story and legend are unchangeable," but wherever you found that quote - I also would disagree with it. There are MANY variations on the myths and traditions.<BR/><BR/>However, in the majority of folklore, the authors will vary a little bit here and there, but will stick to a few basic rules and traditions. Stephanie Meyer disregarded the folklore so much that her "vampires" are hardly recognizable as vampires. She should call them "harble-garbles" or something like that because they're practically an entirely new creature. Meyer, at least, admitted that her werewolves weren't really werewolves.<BR/><BR/>And there is also some classic literature that I don't care to read, either. But this kind of seems to jump subjects because these novels will never be considered "classics" so I don't see the connection. :)<BR/><BR/>I do respect your opinion, though, thanks for commenting.The Former 786https://www.blogger.com/profile/11836226718839989687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581616465275988775.post-49234562206404842912008-08-12T21:41:00.000-06:002008-08-12T21:41:00.000-06:00I must respectfully disagree with the conclusions ...I must respectfully disagree with the conclusions you have drawn. While most of the arguments you made are based in fact, I don't agree with the perspective of "every vampire or werewolf myth, story and legend are unchangable". They are fake and imaginary....therefore nobody can "incorrectly" portray them. People might not like the way it is written.....but it doesn't make it wrong. <BR/><BR/>It's a good story with good characters in my opinion, but to each their own. There are some "classics" that I deign to read, because I cannot stand them.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11648282970044577523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581616465275988775.post-90401101476301477932008-08-12T21:40:00.000-06:002008-08-12T21:40:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11648282970044577523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581616465275988775.post-61335871482358633372008-08-12T19:48:00.000-06:002008-08-12T19:48:00.000-06:00I have had no desire to read any of them. This co...I have had no desire to read any of them. This confirms my great decision!Brooke Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667832467444724859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581616465275988775.post-65274239993011838972008-08-12T16:01:00.000-06:002008-08-12T16:01:00.000-06:00I have had zero desire to read these books my wife...I have had zero desire to read these books my wife has read them all & enjoyed them. I told her if they aren't killing those vampires & werewolves w/stakes & silver bullets it isn't worth reading. If you want a really good monster book check this local guy out: http://larrycorreia.wordpress.com/<BR/>mhi-sample-chapters/Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07959895875020838446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581616465275988775.post-69963087824383211022008-08-12T15:20:00.000-06:002008-08-12T15:20:00.000-06:00Interesting...see I heard from people they were ve...Interesting...see I heard from people they were very clean and a good romance. I suppose that helps me know who's opinions to trust. Thanks for the heads-up<BR/><BR/>AmberThe Woolley'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11331060954656937901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581616465275988775.post-21252974697067702232008-08-12T14:35:00.000-06:002008-08-12T14:35:00.000-06:00Ditto Ditto Ditto... I too read these books (I hav...Ditto Ditto Ditto... I too read these books (I have not read the last one yet, and probably won't) and did not really like them for many of the same reasons you listed. I just don't get it....Sara Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01481483540288154364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581616465275988775.post-89347449966463674532008-08-12T13:52:00.000-06:002008-08-12T13:52:00.000-06:00Joe, YES. THANKYOU. AMEN. I could only stomach a f...Joe, <BR/><BR/>YES. THANKYOU. AMEN. <BR/><BR/>I could only stomach a few pages. Bravo for trudging through the entire series. These are trashy romance novels, PERIOD.Rammellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475311934209650282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581616465275988775.post-75715846490833658822008-08-09T08:34:00.000-06:002008-08-09T08:34:00.000-06:00hear hear. except that I still read them and will...hear hear. except that I still read them and will probably see the movie, even though it looks HORRIBLE!Katie Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00347061695827069929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581616465275988775.post-50224283350616916142008-08-09T08:09:00.000-06:002008-08-09T08:09:00.000-06:00I'm actually really glad you posted this post. I ...I'm actually really glad you posted this post. I kept feeling the pressure to read these books even though I had an aversion to them... but now I know why I probably had an aversion to them.<BR/><BR/><BR/>In other words, thank you for the warning. I won't be waisting my time.johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00122297055035195512noreply@blogger.com