Cpt. Smurf

But "Prisoner of Azkaban" is a hardback. At least, the one I got, when it came out, was.

What's been annoying me immensely lately is the fact that Galbotorix is the king of an empire. Is Paolini a complete idiot, to have absolutely no idea whatsoever of monarchial ...

I saw the film the other day. It wasn't quite as bad as I've heard, but it certainly wasn't good. The random American accents of two of the characters, amongst ...

I'm aware of the publication history of the book. Consequently, the reason that Knopf (the traditional publisher) published the novel to a wider market was because the author Carl Hiaasen, ...

Seriously who here has read them both? I'll respect your opinion better than someone who's going mainly on the movies (which always do a horrible horrible job no matter what ...

I'm sure it wouldn't be the first time. He can't possibly be unaware of the fact that the majority of readers have highlighted these... similarities. I think he must just ...

Yes, call it a curse, if you wish.

He gave them gold armor? I really can't remember what type of armor it was he was given, but really, gold? He must be the biggest idiot alive.

Kazmurf: maybe he was referring to realism of the characters' personalities? In which case I still disagree.

Harry Potter is quick and easy to get into, however it's also very, well, dumb. It obviously wasn't going for realism , and the characters are interesting enough, but any ...

Consider it done, Tri. I'll add a few now. EDIT: Well, I've added all the new ones. Took a while, but the list is nice and updated :D

"Isn't the point of a book to be fun to read?" - some people might think not, some books I've read are either disturbing or terribly sad; they weren't fun ...

It is, in fact, "Four Weddings and a Funeral" :wink:

You know what, looking really thoroughly back through it, it is impossible for me to pick out the "rushed" parts. I'm going to pick the easy route, and simply say ...

Wow, thank you all! That was an unanticipated and greatly appreciated response! I've made all the changes you all suggested, and I think it reads slightly better now. Again, thank ...