Michelle’s Comments (group member since Oct 10, 2017)

Michelle’s comments from the Sci-fi and Heroic Fantasy group.

Welcome Benson & Divya!

Wanda wrote: "...To me those two always sound like cake decorating tools..."

Lol- they do :)

Isabella wrote: "This isn't SF&F but it is book related. A friend has just texted me to say she's started reading Thomas Hardy's novels for the first time. I had to read some at school and they nearly put me off re..."

I was going to read Thomas Hardy and someone on here warned me of his tendencies. I'm glad they did! I don't want to read anything remotely depressing right now. You could always be very vague about details. This reminds me of the author Fyodor However-His -Lastname-is-Spelled. I read one of his works last year when I'd never read him before. That was the most depressing Christmas story ever! I wish that someone had warned me.

Lukey wrote: "Just blazed through Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb and it has convinced me I should never listen to what YouTube creators say about books. FitzChivalry is a fantastic main character, and I do ..."

I always liked that book, too

Hello, Bonnie!

Oh, darn it. the U.S. kindle version is only $3.99! Sorry about that, Robin.

I liked A Darker Shade of Magic. You know, you might like T Kingfisher's work, now that I think about it. Her series is reasonably priced starting with Clockwork Boys, and she has a macabre morbid sense of humor.

Robin wrote: "Isabella, in your case, I am sure it must be the books that are at fault.🙂 In my case, I am pretty sure it's me.🤣"

I've been like that for almost 2 years now. I used to read a book every 2-3 days, but that ship sailed 😂 I'm forcing myself to finish the book I've been reading the last couple of weeks because I'm certain it's me and not the book.

Audrey wrote: "The Thief – mythological fantasy – KU The Thief..."

I loved that series! I've read it at least a dozen times.

Sorry, Robin- I haven't read any of those or I would help a fellow out :)

Welcome, Scott! I'm glad that you experienced such a positive outlet.

I always liked Wuthering Heights. They were such a dysfunctional pair.

Lol. Your last sentence gave me the giggles

Yes

I'm so sorry about Helen, Isabella- I can't imagine losing one of my children, and I can't imagine how you must feel after such a loss. I find myself talking about my sister Anne all of the time, (now that I'm able to), since her unexpected death in 2019. She's ever in my thoughts, so that might be why I speak of her so often now. She's the one that left that giant hole within me that I mentioned.

Rachel, everyone grieves differently. I have always tried to keep my grief extremely private, while others are more demonstrative. I don't judge the outward display of attendees at funerals because I know how I can feel a hole within me the size of Texas, and yet I don't show it. Please try not to take this too personally. You weren't being idiotic for showing your feelings! As I said, we all handle grief differently. I'm sorry that you went through this!

Robin wrote: "I'm far too lazy for challenges LOL😁"

Me, too

Audrey wrote: "Audrey wrote: "I may or may not own three editions of the book."

And the audiobook."

I own four editions counting my kindle versions, but not the audiobook. We're twins 😂

Audrey wrote: "Ghost Station was not bad but also a little slow. I've been re-reading The Crown Tower, which is always a guaranteed enjoyable experience."

I reread that series every couple of years and still enjoy it each time.

I read that eons ago back when it was first published