tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post2619174902491498658..comments2024-01-26T02:42:13.669+02:00Comments on Bookish Realm: Spooky success - RIP VIII has endedRivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04561804353287763337noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-22306040841123570672013-11-16T11:06:22.419+02:002013-11-16T11:06:22.419+02:00It's interesting how our perceptions change ba...It's interesting how our perceptions change based on changed times and experiences. If I had read Dracula when I was younger, I probably would have been bored to death with it, but nowadays, it's sometimes easy to forget that I'm actually reading for enjoyment as well, not just to "understand" where certain authors are coming from, if you know what I mean. That's why there comes that difference of really enjoying a book, and being able to appreciate a book. <br /><br />But in case of Dracula, I really enjoyed it because I'm a person who enjoys more subtle horror and psychological tension, in other words, I'm a big wuss :) Rivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561804353287763337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-705608286392426692013-11-14T17:51:31.712+02:002013-11-14T17:51:31.712+02:00Keeping in mind the time the book was written soun...Keeping in mind the time the book was written sounds like a very important point. If I had been more aware of that, my feelings might have been different! I do think modern horror has gone way beyond creepy or spooky into downright terrifying territory, so that probably skewed my perception.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215797870829907924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-27511841703399836932013-11-14T11:04:41.022+02:002013-11-14T11:04:41.022+02:00I've seen other people being disappointed for ...I've seen other people being disappointed for the same thing (and especially quite aclimatic ending) and I can totally see where this is coming from. I think why I had pleasant experience was because I had no expectations, I love epistoraly style in general and also I was aware all the time what year this book was written and I thought maybe what we see as "suspense" was not quite the same back then. It was still at times a pretty spooky book but definitely not as intense as some of more modern horror fiction. Rivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561804353287763337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-69060433672724912892013-11-12T18:17:51.915+02:002013-11-12T18:17:51.915+02:00I know it's practically blasphemy to say this ...I know it's practically blasphemy to say this about a classic, but I was so disappointed in Dracula...I was honestly expecting it to be scarier. I think it was something to do with the way it was written in letters that took away a lot of the suspense for me :/ Probably a case of my expectations being too high making it really hard for any book to live up to them, especially since this one is pretty much the "original" of it's kind.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215797870829907924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-30294790043825931492013-11-05T09:51:28.262+02:002013-11-05T09:51:28.262+02:00Yeah, I actually think I'm going to try Daisy ...Yeah, I actually think I'm going to try Daisy Miller next, because I want to like Henry James, and all the other novels seem so big and daunting, so I'm hoping for the best. Maybe Turn of the Screw was just a little mistake. <br /><br />And yes, Dracula was so good. Wonderfully atmospheric :) (Like the bits about climbing down the castle walls, head first... brrrr.) Rivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561804353287763337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-44426066541297890552013-11-05T09:34:17.374+02:002013-11-05T09:34:17.374+02:00I definitely recommend Dracula - it's such a c...I definitely recommend Dracula - it's such a classic tale and although it's a big creepy, it didn't make me jump up or anything. (Also there is quite a nice female character involved, as much as times allow :) ) <br /><br />I think the event is really nice and if you have books on your shelf or TBR list that fit these categories of horror or thriller or any such, it's a good moment to pick them up and get done with 'em :) Rivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561804353287763337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-34877224312570725772013-11-05T09:20:09.445+02:002013-11-05T09:20:09.445+02:00Let's not even talk about being behind with re...Let's not even talk about being behind with reviews - I have a book from May! that I haven't written about. I actually stacked all my TBReviewed books on the windowsill for photo and yes... that tower looks daunting...<br /><br />But thanks, if I remember correctly, it was your blog from where I read about the event in the first place. Rivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561804353287763337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-34188938028417159612013-11-05T08:45:37.806+02:002013-11-05T08:45:37.806+02:00Thanks! Isn't this the thing with library book...Thanks! Isn't this the thing with library books, though - as easy as it is to take them from library, as easy it is to take them back, and also you know that if you really want you can get it from the library again in future. Whereas books you have at home kinda keep staring accusingly from shelves day after day as if saying "Why haven't you read me yet???" :D Rivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561804353287763337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-4712099341718803762013-11-05T08:34:15.437+02:002013-11-05T08:34:15.437+02:00I should really get it done - damn reviewing slump...I should really get it done - damn reviewing slump :) Rivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561804353287763337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-85997251254880859862013-11-01T19:38:04.382+02:002013-11-01T19:38:04.382+02:00I'm not surprised you ended up putting Turn of...I'm not surprised you ended up putting Turn of the Screw aside, you know I didn't think it was amazing either. And I'm so glad you loved Dracula, it's one of my favourites :)Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-60336128647031062932013-11-01T11:45:19.366+02:002013-11-01T11:45:19.366+02:00'none of that sparkling under the sun crap'...'none of that sparkling under the sun crap' - haha! Sounds like Dracula is something I'm going to have to try. You did so amazing with your reading and I'm so pleased you enjoyed the event. All your posts have persuaded me to take part next year too :DElliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09362128444319074118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-76757311498530091112013-10-31T20:55:17.036+02:002013-10-31T20:55:17.036+02:00Of your initial list, I've read two (Holmes an...Of your initial list, I've read two (Holmes and Dracula) and really want to read the other four! :) I've also read some Holmes this month (The Memoirs of S.H.), but I'm terribly behind with reviews... Anyway, I'm glad you enjoyed the event! And nice work! :)Arenelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646965847129179304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-32691523073070479762013-10-31T20:30:15.712+02:002013-10-31T20:30:15.712+02:00You did so fantastic! I really should've had B...You did so fantastic! I really should've had Bradbury on my list. And I STILL haven't read The Night Circus, I took it back to the library without reading it. What is wrong with me...<br /><br />So glad you had a good R.I.P. experience!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196903315080725315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-67996176980358563582013-10-31T19:36:04.110+02:002013-10-31T19:36:04.110+02:00I really enjoyed Dracula too! Looking forward to r...I really enjoyed Dracula too! Looking forward to reading your book review.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com