tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post6088678402512571893..comments2024-03-28T02:36:55.037-04:00Comments on Brooklyn Arden: Brooklyn Arden Rave: The Attolia Books by Megan Whalen TurnerCherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972029478350879112noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-67044250303569999512009-07-27T17:35:09.291-04:002009-07-27T17:35:09.291-04:00And yes, this is a perfect series for 12-14 (and t...And yes, this is a perfect series for 12-14 (and the thief is fine for elementary schoolers) because I am that age and adore (nay, am besotted with) the series. <br />Actually, I first read the thief when I was in third grade. My mum brought it home from the library discard sale (although why anyone would discard it I don't know) and for years had no clue that there even was a sequel. Then I discovered the queen of attolia in my sixth grade library, and (shockingly) didn't pursue the idea that it 'could be a series' any further. In fact, I think I had failed to link the thief to QoA, which is surprising. i found the third one in our eighth grade book swap, and ONLY THEN realized that it was related to the other two, and that a series (and a chance of a fourth book) existed.<br />I have read them so many times since: QoA (which is the only paperback) is falling apart. The other two have water- and jelly- and grass-stains all over them. I respectfully disagree with the statement that younger readers cannot understand all the nuances of the series. My younger sister and I have long, in-depth discussions about them. They are truly THE BEST books that I have ever read (me? biased? noooo.) and that's saying a lot. I read thousands of books. <br />I keep failing to convince my friends to read them, which is very galling. It's lovely to find people who think as highly of the books as I do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-56991109156040407022008-12-23T13:19:00.000-05:002008-12-23T13:19:00.000-05:00Monica-I think you're right, QoA and KoA are good ...Monica-<BR/>I think you're right, QoA and KoA are good for 12-14 yr olds (not to mention everyone older than that...) I first read them when I was about 13, and immediately introduced my brother to them- he was 11. I think younger readers might not catch all of the things that are just hinted at, but they'll still enjoy the books.<BR/><BR/>And I totally agree! I would hate to die without knowing what happens next!Maria Jantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06447925989721363264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-58639546307922458172008-10-01T22:08:00.000-04:002008-10-01T22:08:00.000-04:00I think Eddis will stay Eddis, unless the Queen of...I think Eddis will stay Eddis, unless the Queen of Eddis marries Sophos.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-92143677249711301962008-01-27T07:41:00.000-05:002008-01-27T07:41:00.000-05:00I posted about this (http://medinger.wordpress.com...I posted about this (http://medinger.wordpress.com/2008/01/23/attolia-attolia-attolia/) and GraceAnne commented that Queen and King seemed beyond the Newbery age range. Do you think so? I would have thought that they'd appeal to 12-14 year-olds.Monica Edingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03924540264341924291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-74414254362513780802008-01-25T00:11:00.000-05:002008-01-25T00:11:00.000-05:00I didn't read this whole post because I haven't re...I didn't read this whole post because I haven't read these books yet -- I just ordered The Thief and I'm waiting for it to come. I've heard so many good things!Laini Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14064837312936707024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-14803809224771087322008-01-24T10:55:00.000-05:002008-01-24T10:55:00.000-05:00When I saw The King of Attolia on your reading lis...When I saw The King of Attolia on your reading list, I hoped you would comment on it because there's nothing I like more than reading what an intelligent, thoughtful reader has to say about a book I love. So I'm thrilled with your post. Never would I have thought to compare Gaudy Night with The Queen of Attolia, but immediately you said it, I saw the connection. The Attolia books (like Gaudy Night) are dangerous, though: how many times have I read The King of A and then found myself (without quite realizing it until I'm a quarter of the way in) reading it AGAIN. And then having to go back to The Thief or The Queen, just to make sure I remember some point correctly (ha), and then there I am reading the entire trilogy all over again.<BR/><BR/>One of my favorite things about The King of A is the introduction of Costis. As much as I love Gen, I also love Costis--whose hot head and unwavering sense of honor and struggles with self-honesty are so delightfully portrayed. I particularly like his friendship with Aris, and his slowly developing relationship with Gen. (Not to mention the Queen's slowly coming to appreciate Costis after she has told Gen he will NOT rehabilitate Costis with her).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-22370270765818876882008-01-23T19:35:00.000-05:002008-01-23T19:35:00.000-05:00I am so happy you enjoyed the books! They have bee...I am so happy you enjoyed the books! They have been my absolute favorite books since I first picked up The Thief at the age of 12 and it tickles me pink everytime I find someone who agrees with me...<BR/><BR/>And all the other MWT-lovers over at Sounis are thrilled as well! =pAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-15077969962779203482008-01-23T14:00:00.000-05:002008-01-23T14:00:00.000-05:00"A literary reason to live" - amen to that!"A literary reason to live" - amen to that!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16563414055936087654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-50298898631838855282008-01-23T08:26:00.000-05:002008-01-23T08:26:00.000-05:00YAY YOU HAVE READ THEMI felt exactly the way you d...YAY YOU HAVE READ THEM<BR/><BR/>I felt exactly the way you did about all three books (including the boredom mid-way through <I>Thief</I>, although I didn't think Gen was cheating not to tell us; the clues were there in retrospect, and anyway I like being tricked). And I, too, cannot wait for another one.<BR/><BR/>There is an active and enthusiastic LiveJournal community devoted to the Gen books, for those interested in such things: it's <A HREF="http://community.livejournal.com/sounis/" REL="nofollow">Sounis</A>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-48960925181889960112008-01-23T07:31:00.000-05:002008-01-23T07:31:00.000-05:00Hm, I think I agree with your friend about Queen, ...Hm, I think I agree with your friend about Queen, actually. I loved the way we didn't know who Gen really was until the end of Thief--I thought it played out brilliantly, actually--but in matters of the heart I do need to see something before being convinced. Which meant that I wanted to feel the romance in Queen but didn't. But strangely, despite the much more distant narration of King, I *really* sensed the romance there. It was believable to me in a way it wasn't in Queen. <BR/><BR/>Thief is an awesome read-aloud to midgraders (okay, I realize most midgraders read for themselves, but my son who can down thousands of pages on his own without a hiccup does also love to be read to--which delights me, because there is nothing better than walking into your favorite literary world with someone you care about.) For obvious reasons, Queen is best not read aloud (being YA, and then there's the whole hand-chopping bit that um, I was content not to bring to life in the living room.) <BR/><BR/>I need to find the paperback copy of King! I didn't know there was stuff in the back. Sigh. It's hard living in a non-English-speaking country.Rose Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10752073931486321348noreply@blogger.com