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The Magicians

September 27th, 2009 by Fond of Snape

The first book I choose for the R.I.P. IV challenge was The Magicians by Lev Grossman; I absolutely did not like it. This blurb was what made me pick it up – “The Magicians is to Harry Potter as a shot of Irish Whiskey is to a glass of weak tea. Well, I never did care for whiskey, so… And thankfully, this other blurb is quite true: “Hogwarts was never like this.” Whiny, superior teens…gah! I gave it away to a lady in the radiation waiting room at MGH. And that’s my review

I’m reading stories in By Blood We Live, which Alice is helping me with and Alice and I started “The Sisters” today. My fourth book could be Lisey’s Story by Stephen King…or possibly Dexter In The Dark…or maybe Vampire Stories from New England, a gift from my lovely friend Monique. I’ll let you know!

Oh, and if you’re wondering who Alice is:

This is Alice — she’s my newest poppet!

Posted in R.I.P. IV | 9 Comments

9 Responses

1. samulli Says:
   September 27th, 2009 at 4:30 am

   I’m looking forward to reading your review about By Blood We Live. That one is on my wishlist ever since I saw it mentioned somewhere earlier this year.

   Very cute poppet, by the way.

2. Jayne d'Arcy Says:
   September 27th, 2009 at 2:08 pm

   I’d like to know what you have to say about Lisey’s Story. That’s one on my wishlist.

3. On a limb with Claudia Says:
   September 27th, 2009 at 4:32 pm

   I love Alice! Welcome to her! I also love your honesty! YAY!

4. amber Says:
   September 27th, 2009 at 8:32 pm

   heehee, Alice is adorable.

5. Bumbles Says:
   September 27th, 2009 at 9:47 pm

   I love honest reviews about the dislikes! Feels so empowering to let it out doesn’t it? I am anxious to start reading the Dexter series and also catch up on the TV series. We’ve only gotten through the first two seasons so far.

6. Laura Says:
   September 28th, 2009 at 2:12 pm

   I still like “Rosie”…

7. MissMeliss Says:
   September 28th, 2009 at 7:02 pm

   I’m always disappointed when I don’t like a book – as if it’s somehow my fault.

   HEY, did you get the email I sent last week?

8. kcinnova Says:
   September 28th, 2009 at 11:58 pm

   Alice is quite lovely. ♥
   My husband likes whiskey tea, but I prefer straight chamomile myself.

9. deslily Says:
   September 30th, 2009 at 6:13 am

   Aggg! I want that poppet!!! lol