tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post8070725854508685694..comments2024-03-26T15:49:05.333-07:00Comments on Criminal Minds: I’ve Still Never Seen the End of Gravity’s RainbowJosh Stallingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09913654176433125233noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-58716008619779719592020-05-22T17:40:58.116-07:002020-05-22T17:40:58.116-07:00Thanks for your comment, Susan. I agree with you a...Thanks for your comment, Susan. I agree with you about expectations and marketing. If something is marketed in a way that disguises what it is or doesn’t really say what it is then readers might approach and expect one thing while getting another.Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-39941876306473165162020-05-22T17:40:43.135-07:002020-05-22T17:40:43.135-07:00Thanks for your comment, Madeline. Glad you enjoye...Thanks for your comment, Madeline. Glad you enjoyed the post. And I’m sort of with you re: authors I know and like. But I have, on occasion, been disappointed by them, too.Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-57964264790414649092020-05-22T17:40:26.607-07:002020-05-22T17:40:26.607-07:00Thanks for your comment, Jacqueline. And for enter...Thanks for your comment, Jacqueline. And for entering the giveaway. Last time I looked there were about 612 or so people, so it does make me feel good to see more. I used to read to the end all the time, but lately I’m not as generous.Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-37062851328216751352020-05-22T17:40:09.846-07:002020-05-22T17:40:09.846-07:00Thanks for your comment, Dietrich. And it sounds l...Thanks for your comment, Dietrich. And it sounds like we’re on the same page (cue laugh track).Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-15852961063720609052020-05-22T17:39:52.407-07:002020-05-22T17:39:52.407-07:00Thanks for your comment, Jackie. I’m smiling cause...Thanks for your comment, Jackie. I’m smiling cause I’m wondering how long those three chapters are ;-) . I can’t remember if I ever walked out of a movie in a theatre. Though there’s some I wish I had.Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-49046535293629221962020-05-22T17:39:37.585-07:002020-05-22T17:39:37.585-07:00Thanks for your comment, Bobbi. You’re a tough jud...Thanks for your comment, Bobbi. You’re a tough judge. I agree ther’s so many books and movies, but I’m not sure I could get a feel for something in just ten pages.Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-23756388253508112962020-05-22T12:50:43.615-07:002020-05-22T12:50:43.615-07:00Part of the reason for giving up may be misplaced ...Part of the reason for giving up may be misplaced expectations. My two mysteries set in Burgundy were marketed by the publisher as "upmarket cozies," whatever that means. But because they were slotted into the cozy market (which was not how I thought of them), true fans of the sub-genre were disappointed, I think. Set in France but no recipes? Visits to the flea market but no antiques? And - what - no visits to the regions vineyards complete with descriptions of the wines? If we expect a particular kind of read and don't get it, then we may give up on good books for reasons that don't have to do with the writing.The converse is true: If I read a blurb that says the story is about a vicious serial killer who goes after pretty young women, my first thought is, Nah, not for me. But if the story is nuanced, if there are surprises that empower the women, if the writer doesn't linger on the gruesome bits just for effect, I might miss an intriguing, psychologically fascinating tale. Long comment, I know...Susan C Sheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225627756540127032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-51124115360339173322020-05-22T10:55:11.006-07:002020-05-22T10:55:11.006-07:00Agree with all, especially if reading a "new ...Agree with all, especially if reading a "new to me" author, but when reading an author I know and am fond of, particularly if I've enjoyed their other books, will hang with it even if opening doesn't grab me. Never been disappointed. Enjoyed your post!Madeline Gornellhttp://mmgornell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-31216606152324197402020-05-22T08:54:05.119-07:002020-05-22T08:54:05.119-07:00Paul,
I entered your giveaway and so far you have...Paul,<br /><br />I entered your giveaway and so far you have 750 people who have entered as well. Hope that makes you feel good!<br /><br />As to reading a book, I give a book at least halfway but I will usually read through. I'm patient. I'm not as generous with movies.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-73177546468542566312020-05-22T08:01:15.895-07:002020-05-22T08:01:15.895-07:00I like to give a book a chance, but I'm with y...I like to give a book a chance, but I'm with you, Paul. If it hasn't grabbed me by about 100 pages, it's time to move on.Dietrich Kalteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06403361738445161528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-69484853254541740192020-05-22T07:57:22.512-07:002020-05-22T07:57:22.512-07:00As I've gotten older, I'll give a book may...As I've gotten older, I'll give a book maybe three chapters if I'm not liking it in case it just has a rough start. If it doesn't improve, it goes to the library bookstore. I have an easier time walking out of movies at home, but I don't think I've ever left a movie at the theater.Jacqueline Vickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17066655287551999883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-83037560781369731192020-05-22T07:35:03.988-07:002020-05-22T07:35:03.988-07:00I'll give a book ten pages, or maybe the first...I'll give a book ten pages, or maybe the first chapter (if it's short). There are too many books to read.<br /><br />And with a movie, I'll maybe watch fifteen minutes or so, if it's boring or too violent, I'll move along, I might fast-forward through it if I've heard good reviews, etc.. But once again, there's so much to read and watch, I don't waste time. :-)Bobbi C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10975283644982017703noreply@blogger.com