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Have you started the book?
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"In the case of good books, the point is not to see how many of them you can get through, but rather how many can get through to you." (Mortimer J. Adler)
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You are fast! Too bad about your losing interest. So far I enjoy the book and I hope it will keep my interest the further I read.hsimone wrote:Good question! I have started (and almost done). I liked the way it started and I also like the way Eric found out he was a vampire. Unfortunately, I will say that my interest level has been petering for a while now as I finish up the book. I won't spoil much for those who haven't gotten far, but I feel the amount that is going on, the book has lost some of its focus.
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I started a while ago. It is too bad, but I know there are definitely plenty of people that have enjoyed this read, so I may be one of the few.gali wrote:You are fast! Too bad about your losing interest. So far I enjoy the book and I hope it will keep my interest the further I read.hsimone wrote:Good question! I have started (and almost done). I liked the way it started and I also like the way Eric found out he was a vampire. Unfortunately, I will say that my interest level has been petering for a while now as I finish up the book. I won't spoil much for those who haven't gotten far, but I feel the amount that is going on, the book has lost some of its focus.
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I have started the book and am about at the midpoint. I agree with you about the blending of different cultures, religions, and mythologies. Eric is cynical in some ways and his sense of humor comes out in the story. I appreciate a good chuckle now and again as I read. I love the line, "I would have to be an ethical blood-sicking fiend of darkness." I am also enjoying the descriptiveness of the magical spells and Eric's work as a wizard.littlefrog wrote:I am reading it and am about the half way point. Really like it and I have not lost interest yet. I like how the author builds the characters as they are introduced...and keeps some in mystery. I really can't wait to see where it goes next. Love the weaving of different cultures, religions, worlds, beliefs and ethics. I know I can't say it enough, I like a vampire with ethics.
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I agree I am enjoying the magic. A winter storm in June. How dare he tamper with the weatherJennifer Allsbrook wrote:I have started the book and am about at the midpoint. I agree with you about the blending of different cultures, religions, and mythologies. Eric is cynical in some ways and his sense of humor comes out in the story. I appreciate a good chuckle now and again as I read. I love the line, "I would have to be an ethical blood-sicking fiend of darkness." I am also enjoying the descriptiveness of the magical spells and Eric's work as a wizard.littlefrog wrote:I am reading it and am about the half way point. Really like it and I have not lost interest yet. I like how the author builds the characters as they are introduced...and keeps some in mystery. I really can't wait to see where it goes next. Love the weaving of different cultures, religions, worlds, beliefs and ethics. I know I can't say it enough, I like a vampire with ethics.
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I have started read the book I am still in beginning of the book. Its a long book, but I am enjoying it very much. To bad work is the only time I get to read right now.
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POV and chosen myth will probably smooth themselves out as I have the opportunity to read more and I'll figure out if I like them or not. Right now Sasha is very two dimensional and I'm struggling with her single minded loyalty. I'm doing my best to not read with modern gender expectations but she still seems extreme in terms of her submissiveness. I'm hoping to find time to read at home to adjust the physical comfort issue but I usually have the most time to read at work.
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I like what I've read so far. I love the way he's putting the pieces together and I love his friend's very scientific approach. It is a refreshing take on the genre and I hope it keeps it up.
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I agree. I am about 40% of the way through, and am losing interest. Just too much going on. Too many things that Eric has to stop and explain. 'losing focus' is a great way of saying it.hsimone wrote:Good question! I have started (and almost done). I liked the way it started and I also like the way Eric found out he was a vampire. Unfortunately, I will say that my interest level has been petering for a while now as I finish up the book. I won't spoil much for those who haven't gotten far, but I feel the amount that is going on, the book has lost some of its focus.
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Thank you for agreeing. Sometimes, when I read how much others really loved the book, I question 'am I the weird one?' It's nice to know that there are others who don't quite 'love' the read. I agree, there are too many things going on, and then Eric has to explain it all. If the book was more concise, then it could have been a really enjoyable one for me because I generally love fantasy (including vampire) reads. However, I ended up finishing it, and I can't say that enjoyed many aspects of the read.rovet wrote:I agree. I am about 40% of the way through, and am losing interest. Just too much going on. Too many things that Eric has to stop and explain. 'losing focus' is a great way of saying it.hsimone wrote:Good question! I have started (and almost done). I liked the way it started and I also like the way Eric found out he was a vampire. Unfortunately, I will say that my interest level has been petering for a while now as I finish up the book. I won't spoil much for those who haven't gotten far, but I feel the amount that is going on, the book has lost some of its focus.
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The sample was surprisingly long, and could almost have been a book in its own right. I found the vast riches Sasha has stored to be infuriating. I realise a vampire story. Was never going to be 100% real life, but this takes its at enough away to lose my interest.
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I agree with you now. I liked the beginning, but now I am starting to lose interest. I decided to quit the book, as I find it hard to become engaged in the tale.hsimone wrote:Thank you for agreeing. Sometimes, when I read how much others really loved the book, I question 'am I the weird one?' It's nice to know that there are others who don't quite 'love' the read. I agree, there are too many things going on, and then Eric has to explain it all. If the book was more concise, then it could have been a really enjoyable one for me because I generally love fantasy (including vampire) reads. However, I ended up finishing it, and I can't say that enjoyed many aspects of the read.rovet wrote:I agree. I am about 40% of the way through, and am losing interest. Just too much going on. Too many things that Eric has to stop and explain. 'losing focus' is a great way of saying it.hsimone wrote:Good question! I have started (and almost done). I liked the way it started and I also like the way Eric found out he was a vampire. Unfortunately, I will say that my interest level has been petering for a while now as I finish up the book. I won't spoil much for those who haven't gotten far, but I feel the amount that is going on, the book has lost some of its focus.
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