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Djinn Raffo · 07-04-2001, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fljotsdale:
Can't stand the chap! But that's just my opinion! I'm prejudiced agin, lol!

I don't know much about the chap other than the dianetics stuff. And to
be honest I don't know a thing about that. When i first picked
up his sci-fi books i tried to keep an eye out for any references to
scientology...but in my limited capacity i never found any.
Though I admit I know nothing about the pseudo religion,
if you can call it that.

[This message has been edited by Djinn Raffo (edited 07-04-2001).]

Melusine · 07-04-2001, 05:02 AM

Djinn, I'll send you a copy of the essay if I ever finish it

(stopped studying for a while due to illness so I really haven't written much lately). As for your question, well since I study English all classes are in English as well (we have many native-speaking teachers)
I did read some Jung, I've always thought in many respects he's much more reasonable than Freud, though the latter gets all the attention and the former is a bit neglected. I still wouldn't use his analyses as a valid literary theory, but I do see some merit in them

My favorite philosophers in that class are probably Gadamer, Lacan, Levi-Strauss and Derrida, probably because they were near impossible to understand

That's exaclty what I liked about them, they leave you with more questions than answers; I mean, their writing style to start with is cryptic and difficult. But the first time I was discussing Gadamar in class and suddenly found out what he was saying, well, it got me hooked!

Hey, thanks again for starting this thread mate, it really is appreciated!! I think it's a great topic, and everybody writes marvelous responses, thanks!

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Lord of Alcohol · 07-04-2001, 06:10 AM

I'm wondering if anyone has read any of Juliet E McKennas book? I bought "A Thiefs Gamble" the other day, havent started it yet. Any good?
Also Djinn, Jabidas's review was excellent you should read that series. Its the best set of books I've read in.....at least a decade no kidding.

Lioness · 07-05-2001, 09:36 PM

Yeah!! This thread is really flourishing. Good job, Djinn!

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Lioness · 07-06-2001, 09:19 AM

i want to include the sites for a few of my fave authors...but don't leave IW for them please!!!

www.annemccaffrey.org pretty good-got a forum and chat rooms

terrybrooks.net just found it, haven't been there much, can't really say

www.sff.net/people/Tamora.Pierce

Good Luck reading!

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Djinn Raffo · 07-07-2001, 04:12 AM

Had a look around Lioness!

The Pierce site is pretty cool. Know you dig her
writing from the review you wrote on
page 1!

I have read some McCaffery in
the past but not Pierce.
I love the fact that our favorite authors or musicians or
artists...whatever...are a click away on the net!

Thanks for sharing the links!

Memnoch · 07-10-2001, 05:58 AM

That's excellent stuff, Lioness. Keep posting 'em!

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Lioness · 07-11-2001, 01:41 PM

thanx, guys.

Also Mem, I appreciate what you said in your first review about many females being sex symbols instead of real characters. I totally agree with you on that, which is why, if you want a good female character, check out Tamora Pierce. Her females are smart, strong characters who are not just there for the pleasure of a male lead.

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Lord of Alcohol · 07-11-2001, 05:29 PM

Well on page one I asked about Juliet McKenna's book "A Thiefs Gamble" which I have finished and will give a review on.
It starts off as you meet Livak, a woman gambler/thief who is blackmailed into work stealing artifacts. Other forces are after the artifacts also and causes conflict between the two powerful groups. McKenna tells a good tale and her world is well put out in terms of politics/history but the main thing I found hard to swallow was the combat sequences, which I found a bit unrealistic. The magic was good but somewhat inconsistant in terms of who should be able to do what (elemental magic). That said I did enjoy the book and bought the sequel. I give it....4 stars, I did like her writing

Djinn Raffo · 07-13-2001, 02:08 AM

Lord of Alcohol

Four stars out of how many?

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07-04-2001, 05:02 AM	#22
Melusine Dracolisk Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Age: 45 Posts: 6,541	Djinn, I'll send you a copy of the essay if I ever finish it (stopped studying for a while due to illness so I really haven't written much lately). As for your question, well since I study English all classes are in English as well (we have many native-speaking teachers) I did read some Jung, I've always thought in many respects he's much more reasonable than Freud, though the latter gets all the attention and the former is a bit neglected. I still wouldn't use his analyses as a valid literary theory, but I do see some merit in them My favorite philosophers in that class are probably Gadamer, Lacan, Levi-Strauss and Derrida, probably because they were near impossible to understand That's exaclty what I liked about them, they leave you with more questions than answers; I mean, their writing style to start with is cryptic and difficult. But the first time I was discussing Gadamar in class and suddenly found out what he was saying, well, it got me hooked! Hey, thanks again for starting this thread mate, it really is appreciated!! I think it's a great topic, and everybody writes marvelous responses, thanks! ------------------ Melusine, High Queen of Fluffies, Archbabe of the OHF, the LH, the HADB and the SPAE(Society for the Prevention of Acronym Extinction) & Official Entertainer Elf of the BG2 Bar Your voice is ambrosia Amy Brown Fantasy Art

07-04-2001, 06:10 AM	#23
Lord of Alcohol Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Charlotte,NC Age: 61 Posts: 4,570	I'm wondering if anyone has read any of Juliet E McKennas book? I bought "A Thiefs Gamble" the other day, havent started it yet. Any good? Also Djinn, Jabidas's review was excellent you should read that series. Its the best set of books I've read in.....at least a decade no kidding.

07-05-2001, 09:36 PM	#24
Lioness Jack Burton Join Date: June 3, 2001 Location: Among the Stars Age: 37 Posts: 5,837	Yeah!! This thread is really flourishing. Good job, Djinn! ------------------ Official teaser and ranger of the HADB Clan "Evil round every corner...careful not to step in any."-Minsc "Gimme a sword, I'll win this war for you!"-Mad Martigan

07-06-2001, 09:19 AM	#25
Lioness Jack Burton Join Date: June 3, 2001 Location: Among the Stars Age: 37 Posts: 5,837	i want to include the sites for a few of my fave authors...but don't leave IW for them please!!! www.annemccaffrey.org pretty good-got a forum and chat rooms terrybrooks.net just found it, haven't been there much, can't really say www.sff.net/people/Tamora.Pierce Good Luck reading! ------------------ Official teaser and ranger of the HADB Clan "Evil round every corner...careful not to step in any."-Minsc "Gimme a sword, I'll win this war for you!"-Mad Martigan

07-07-2001, 04:12 AM	#26
Djinn Raffo Ra Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: Ant Hill Age: 50 Posts: 2,397	Had a look around Lioness! The Pierce site is pretty cool. Know you dig her writing from the review you wrote on page 1! I have read some McCaffery in the past but not Pierce. I love the fact that our favorite authors or musicians or artists...whatever...are a click away on the net! Thanks for sharing the links!

07-10-2001, 05:58 AM	#27
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	That's excellent stuff, Lioness. Keep posting 'em! ------------------

07-11-2001, 01:41 PM	#28
Lioness Jack Burton Join Date: June 3, 2001 Location: Among the Stars Age: 37 Posts: 5,837	thanx, guys. Also Mem, I appreciate what you said in your first review about many females being sex symbols instead of real characters. I totally agree with you on that, which is why, if you want a good female character, check out Tamora Pierce. Her females are smart, strong characters who are not just there for the pleasure of a male lead. ------------------ Official teaser and ranger of the HADB Clan "Evil round every corner...careful not to step in any."-Minsc "Gimme a sword, I'll win this war for you!"-Mad Martigan

07-11-2001, 05:29 PM	#29
Lord of Alcohol Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Charlotte,NC Age: 61 Posts: 4,570	Well on page one I asked about Juliet McKenna's book "A Thiefs Gamble" which I have finished and will give a review on. It starts off as you meet Livak, a woman gambler/thief who is blackmailed into work stealing artifacts. Other forces are after the artifacts also and causes conflict between the two powerful groups. McKenna tells a good tale and her world is well put out in terms of politics/history but the main thing I found hard to swallow was the combat sequences, which I found a bit unrealistic. The magic was good but somewhat inconsistant in terms of who should be able to do what (elemental magic). That said I did enjoy the book and bought the sequel. I give it....4 stars, I did like her writing

07-13-2001, 02:08 AM	#30
Djinn Raffo Ra Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: Ant Hill Age: 50 Posts: 2,397	Lord of Alcohol Four stars out of how many?

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