1 moron down, many more to go; His Dark Materials; Moliere

[bennet_7]

Would the media please stop talking about Anna Nicole Smith (who is dead if you haven't heard) like she was a worthy human being who deserved her fame and wealth and the air she breathed?

People, it's not a tragedy. She contributed nothing worth wile to our global culture. Let's not make a big deal about this.

In other, less skanky, news I started reading Phillip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy last night and considering some of the reviews I've seen, I was expecting it to be better.

Great world building sure, but the author's writing style is nothing special. Oh well. Maybe it gets better.

I just finished reading Richard Wilbur's translation of Moliere's Tartuffe and it is fantastic.

Comments

[koalathebear.livejournal.com]

I really didn't like the Dark Materials books. I read the first two and though they were ok but not great. The thing was when I bought them, the shop assistant said they were so great that if I didn't like them, she'd give me my money back. I didn't take her up on it, but I have to say that I expected more ...

[bennet-7.livejournal.com]

I was expecting them to be more adult but the language and themes seem geared more towards young teens. I'm glad I only downloaded them.

[miniglik.livejournal.com]

Haven't read the books, but as far as Anna Nicole Smith:

I regard her death the way I do death of anyone that's had a pitiful life: I feel bad that they never got to do or be anything better.

[herowlness.livejournal.com]

I really enjoy the His Dark Materials books, but when I first read them I was in high school, so make of that what you will. I mean, I had a pretty high comprehension level for a high schooler, but still. Plus, I have a thing for fantasy books anyhow and I just love that universe. I preferred the first two books to the last, but the last one was still good. Of course, everyone has their own opinions, of course. I hope it does get better for you though. :)