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errantember) wrote2009-08-20 05:23 pm
errantember) wrote2009-08-20 05:23 pm
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Books Finished: Watchmen and Interesting Times
Watchmen by Alan Moore and David Gibbons
I saw the movie for this first, which kicked my ass so hard I had bruises the next day. The graphic novel isn't as lush or engrossing as the movie, and I wasn't as into the style of the artwork as much as I suspected I would be, but that doesn't change the masterful nature of the work. With complex storytelling, simultaneously larger-than-life yet very human characters, gritty tone, and some very illuminating glimpses into the human soul, it's definitely one of the best I've read. I would recommend to those with no exposure to read the novel first, then see the movie. The plot differences are minor enough not to interfere with the translation, and the Fun Total is higher in that order.
Interesting Times by Terry Pratchett
After hearing Terry Pratchett's praises sung by many fellow readings and authors for years, this was my very first exposure to his work. It's east to understand why so many people like him so much. His work is incisive, fun, and funny, and the vague suspicion you're not getting every joke the first time through probably improves re-readability. I can't say he's suddenly a new favorite, but even in one book, I can see how his style can grow on you, and I've rarely read a writer who's clearly having more fun doing his work than Pratchett, a lesson from which many aspiring writers could likely benefit.
I saw the movie for this first, which kicked my ass so hard I had bruises the next day. The graphic novel isn't as lush or engrossing as the movie, and I wasn't as into the style of the artwork as much as I suspected I would be, but that doesn't change the masterful nature of the work. With complex storytelling, simultaneously larger-than-life yet very human characters, gritty tone, and some very illuminating glimpses into the human soul, it's definitely one of the best I've read. I would recommend to those with no exposure to read the novel first, then see the movie. The plot differences are minor enough not to interfere with the translation, and the Fun Total is higher in that order.
Interesting Times by Terry Pratchett
After hearing Terry Pratchett's praises sung by many fellow readings and authors for years, this was my very first exposure to his work. It's east to understand why so many people like him so much. His work is incisive, fun, and funny, and the vague suspicion you're not getting every joke the first time through probably improves re-readability. I can't say he's suddenly a new favorite, but even in one book, I can see how his style can grow on you, and I've rarely read a writer who's clearly having more fun doing his work than Pratchett, a lesson from which many aspiring writers could likely benefit.
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