tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28185298.post5449885010461513051..comments2023-12-19T10:26:58.846-06:00Comments on Life is RANTastic!: Dust in The Wind (Thursday Thirteen #33)The Rock Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04653277401124290907noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28185298.post-81069080161738192852007-12-11T18:54:00.000-06:002007-12-11T18:54:00.000-06:00Cool TT! It makes me want to watch the movie even ...Cool TT! It makes me want to watch the movie even more, now. :)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for visiting my TT :)<BR/><BR/>http://www.ravensroads.com<BR/>http://www.ravensrides.com<BR/>http://www.ravensrv.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28185298.post-58809767489915768572007-12-09T10:38:00.000-06:002007-12-09T10:38:00.000-06:00Damien: Yes, I think I did "get" the book. I'm res...Damien: Yes, I think I did "get" the book. I'm reserving my right to change my opinion after I finish the trilogy, but I did not find this book "anti-religious" per se, just more of a "there can be good and bad things in everything", even things that we initially perceive as "good", like the Church or religion. As unfortunate as that is, it's true. I think the author chose to use the stereotypes we have of things in opposition to make this point. <BR/><BR/>I'm very interested in finishing this trilogy to the end and see what I think afterward. I'm almost done with the second book and I'm still not seeing things differently. <BR/><BR/>Malcolm: I used to work in a bookstore, too! It was actually one of my favorite jobs. I thought these books contained quite a bit of Christian symbolism (as I tried to explain in my post) and it wasn't derogatory in nature at all! I may not be seeing the books as a lot of people do, though. <BR/><BR/>I don't believe that because someone is expressing an opinion that differs from yours means that they are necessarily putting your beliefs down. I really think the author is using what most people believe as "good and bad" to make this point.The Rock Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04653277401124290907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28185298.post-68637861731919727122007-12-09T09:51:00.000-06:002007-12-09T09:51:00.000-06:00Although I haven't read any of Philip Pullman's wo...Although I haven't read any of Philip Pullman's work, I am familiar with them from my time working in bookstores. Your comments make me want to read the books though. I like the question you posed (How can you complain if you haven't read the book?) I think that too many people take the easy way out and shoot things down before knowing all the facts.Malcolmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02065814455731328574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28185298.post-17121505339419025912007-12-09T00:06:00.000-06:002007-12-09T00:06:00.000-06:00It sounds like you really got the book! For me, i...It sounds like you really got the book! For me, it was good descriptive writing, but I had trouble getting beyond his apparent cynicism and almost rage against church. I think he will always appeal to a certain type: the atheist, the fantasy role-playing aficianado etc. But that's just my perception. There were mostly those types at the movie today. It was ok, but still I think the anti religion stuff gets old. probably because I like church and all.Damien Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02275702084879884027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28185298.post-10343915653738213062007-12-08T04:08:00.000-06:002007-12-08T04:08:00.000-06:00Never heard of him or the books.Doesn't sound like...Never heard of him or the books.<BR/><BR/>Doesn't sound like my cup of tea though.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02046306355404937213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28185298.post-73641005618739048332007-12-07T20:12:00.000-06:002007-12-07T20:12:00.000-06:00For me, it doesn't have anything to do with the ba...For me, it doesn't have anything to do with the banning of the book, but I don't put my money in people's hands who want to tear apart what I believe. <BR/>I'm sure the story is captivating, but I won't give him my money. My children's faith is not shakable by a book.Qtpies7https://www.blogger.com/profile/04612364762900912663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28185298.post-48913263699515568092007-12-07T07:32:00.000-06:002007-12-07T07:32:00.000-06:00Jessica: Your opinions are never the "odd man out"...Jessica: Your opinions are never the "odd man out" to me! You know that you are more than free to disagree with me. (In fact, I kind of like it when people do that!) I'm going to check out your link because I have only seen a quote here and there by the author. You've read my review of the first book and so far, I don't see any agenda, but I am reserving the right to change my opinion based on the second and third books in the trilogy which are supposedly where the criticisms of his work are supposed to be. I'm halfway through the second book and I still don't see anything, but I do think the interpretation may lie in one's individual beliefs as well. <BR/><BR/>pussreboots: I didn't think this book would appeal to me either. I've tried to read Harry Potter, etc. and just couldn't get beyond a couple of chapters. I was surprised.The Rock Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04653277401124290907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28185298.post-88274981133853523532007-12-07T00:02:00.000-06:002007-12-07T00:02:00.000-06:00Well written TT and review but I still don't want ...Well written TT and review but I still don't want to read the book or see the film (even though I am an atheist). The books just don't appeal to me.pussrebootshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02167235847991793325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28185298.post-80315553441431709482007-12-06T23:52:00.000-06:002007-12-06T23:52:00.000-06:00Ok, so I will be the odd one out :) While I thorou...Ok, so I will be the odd one out :) While I thoroughly agree with your comment about your faith not being strong if it can be shaken by a piece of fiction I do have a problem with the fact that this author has an agenda. <BR/>I have heard the books are really well written. I am not out to bash the books. <BR/>I haven't read them and don't intend to ;) But not because I am trying to stick my head in the sand. <BR/><BR/>I have however read interviews he has done (and full interviews - not quotes other people with agendas have quoted!) http://www.humanism.org.uk/site/cms/ search his name there and you can find out a lot on him. (and that site is for him!)<BR/>Anyways, I don't agree with the man , regardless of how well he may be able to tell a story. <BR/>And perhaps if I knew the intent and thoughts of a lot of the authors I read then I wouldn't want to be reading them, but not everybody is the subject of hot debate and easily found out about, and I can only be responsible for the information I do know. <BR/><BR/>Those are my jumbled thoughts at the wee morning hours :)Jessica Morrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12152327170331184368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28185298.post-53655628630345058672007-12-06T23:29:00.000-06:002007-12-06T23:29:00.000-06:00I only heard of this book recently. I think we sh...I only heard of this book recently. I think we should tell our children that if they ever hear of a book that someone or other wants to ban, they should run, not walk, to the bookstore or library and get hold of it so they can see what "they" want to keep hidden.<BR/><BR/>I shall read this book. Anything that upsets a cult or corporation is ok by me.Nicholashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02263797396282479087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28185298.post-63948848364396460742007-12-06T20:25:00.000-06:002007-12-06T20:25:00.000-06:00It sounds like a very interesting book. I am a dee...It sounds like a very interesting book. I am a deep thinker which I think makes this book all the more enticing.<BR/><BR/>www.marnini.wordpress.com<BR/><BR/>MaribethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28185298.post-43372088833481988912007-12-06T19:55:00.000-06:002007-12-06T19:55:00.000-06:00I will definately check this book out. Thanks for...I will definately check this book out. Thanks for great input!Jeff Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16313948008537373972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28185298.post-65997021609626051902007-12-06T19:30:00.000-06:002007-12-06T19:30:00.000-06:00Kara: Yes, you should! I don't even normally like ...Kara: Yes, you should! I don't even normally like stories like this one and I liked it!!<BR/><BR/>robin: you are just like me! I probably wouldn't have read it at all if someone didn't tell me not to! LOL<BR/><BR/>courtney: you're welcome! Happy TT!<BR/><BR/>open grove claudia: I think by protesting the book and the movie, all it is doing is making everyone want to see it and read it. Maybe it would be better sometimes not to say anything, right? <BR/><BR/>shelly: thank you!! I don't know what's with this new blogger thing. I turned off my word verification--maybe that will stop all of this comment security :)<BR/><BR/>stubarnes: thank you. I try :)<BR/><BR/>sassy lucy: my kids don't like the books either and because of that, now they don't want to see the movie. Which is fine with me...save a few bucks! LOL<BR/><BR/>sandee: thank you! Happy TT!<BR/><BR/>Frigga: well, I think the books get more atheistic as they go, which is still ok with me, but I think it's how you interpret them though. <BR/><BR/>karina: yes, Harry Potter and The Da Vinci Code (which was one of the best books I've ever read!)<BR/><BR/>kelly: wow-thank you!!!<BR/><BR/>vixen: I agree, I've never a seen a movie as good as the book. I normally won't even read the book before I see the move just because of that, but I had to know what all the hoopla was about. <BR/><BR/>mommy the maid: thank you! Happy TT!<BR/><BR/>rene: give the books a try, too! It's really an excellent story!The Rock Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04653277401124290907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28185298.post-20417572400912189732007-12-06T14:14:00.000-06:002007-12-06T14:14:00.000-06:00My son read the triology last year while he was in...My son read the triology last year while he was in 5th grade and really enjoyed the books. I haven't read them myself. I do want to see the movie. I love Daniel Craig.Renehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966956368329586135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28185298.post-46019194863345369052007-12-06T13:51:00.000-06:002007-12-06T13:51:00.000-06:00I have heard a lot about it but haven't had the ch...I have heard a lot about it but haven't had the chance to look into it.<BR/><BR/>I really love what you said about faith not being strong if a fictional piece of work can shake that.Mommy the Maidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07564709544520219966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28185298.post-80848154828736259712007-12-06T13:39:00.000-06:002007-12-06T13:39:00.000-06:00The movies are rarely as good as the book. I too h...The movies are rarely as good as the book. <BR/><BR/>I too had never heard of these until all this hoopla started on the news. As a Catholic, all I could think was exactly what you said (only it wasn't so concise in my head)"If reading a fictional book can shake your faith, then I would have to say you’re faith isn’t very strong to begin with and/or you don’t know why you believe what you do."<BR/><BR/>Now that I have read your TT, I may go get the books....<BR/><BR/>Vix<BR/>http://vixensden.wordpress.comVixen of Vixensden.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17215643042773560571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28185298.post-43192994001132897922007-12-06T13:14:00.000-06:002007-12-06T13:14:00.000-06:00I have tagged and given you an award. :-)I have tagged and given you an award. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28185298.post-30099804940669294142007-12-06T12:31:00.000-06:002007-12-06T12:31:00.000-06:00Well it sounds like a highly spiritual book and no...Well it sounds like a highly spiritual book and not a book promoting atheism at all. I'm glad you took the time to learn more about it! Happy TT :PRebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08763110683087512959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28185298.post-14643481927562568812007-12-06T10:57:00.000-06:002007-12-06T10:57:00.000-06:00You made some very good points in your intro to yo...You made some very good points in your intro to your TT.<BR/><BR/>I love that you read it so you could make up your own mind regarding the controversy, all the "complainers" should do the same. But then, these are the same folks that wanted to ban Harry Potter, right?Karinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05399849455270704359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28185298.post-39333548160400311142007-12-06T10:38:00.000-06:002007-12-06T10:38:00.000-06:00Haven't read the book, but it seems you have grasp...Haven't read the book, but it seems you have grasped it's meaning. I especially like #13. So true. Have a great TT. :)Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28185298.post-41341313694338466242007-12-06T10:11:00.000-06:002007-12-06T10:11:00.000-06:00I have owned the books for awhile, but did not rea...I have owned the books for awhile, but did not read them yet, my son tried but did not get into it...my daughter wants to see the movie and I want her to read the book. <BR/>Great T13Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11518964123008830311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28185298.post-19655428070262127712007-12-06T09:25:00.000-06:002007-12-06T09:25:00.000-06:00Very well done. Good to see an intelligent take o...Very well done. Good to see an intelligent take on the work.<BR/><BR/>TT Love Scenes: http://fullbodytransplant.wordpress.com/2007/12/05/thursday-thirteen-the-love-scene/Rian Fikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08790376524381659771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28185298.post-22652377547654688612007-12-06T08:59:00.000-06:002007-12-06T08:59:00.000-06:00Now you've got me interested! I had the daemon on...Now you've got me interested! I had the daemon on my blog, but hadn't read the book. Great review. And, I totally agree with your words:<BR/>"You should know why you believe what it is you believe." Great job.<BR/><A HREF="http://www.thiseclecticlife.com" REL="nofollow"><BR/>This Eclectic Life</A><BR/>I hate having to type my whole link so people can find me. What's with this blogger thang now?Shelly Kneupper Tuckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067826245080183798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28185298.post-79420039394409537682007-12-06T08:42:00.000-06:002007-12-06T08:42:00.000-06:00I thought they were good books - interesting story...I thought they were good books - interesting story - great characters. I am not sure what the hoopla is about - personally I think it's marketing for the movie. But that's just me.<BR/><BR/>Happy TT.Open Grove Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08130539510552780606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28185298.post-24294044619073002672007-12-06T08:22:00.001-06:002007-12-06T08:22:00.001-06:00I haven't read the book yet, but your post makes m...I haven't read the book yet, but your post makes me what to. Thanks for the review.<BR/><BR/>http://amomspeaks.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com