Timewaster's Guide Archive

Thanks.  I do try.

I've been re-reading MB1 and taking notes on the looks/dress of the characters in Kelsier's crew just in case I get the urge to do a group image.  Actually, I already have the urge, I just lack the time and confidence in my skills.  But we'll see!

Whoa... I didn't even think of the resemblance until you brought it up.  I definitely wasn't going for a Joseph Smith likeness!

Ok, I went on this fan art rampage and did a couple things... I'm still trying to decide if I like it or not... and I really wish I had Photoshop so I could give it some color... but oh well!  Here's what I did with my weekend:



I thought it might be fun to do Elend, since he's one of my favorite characters and no one else has so far.  I even tried to put him in period dress.  But like I said, I have mixed feelings about it.

Way back when I first read the books, and then as I was rereading them, I always liked Rand the best.  I sympathized with his "I'm a normal, practical person whose world has been turned upside down and now I have to be responsible for it" attitude.  Then he started going crazy.  Granted, he can't help it, but he just gets so mean and moody in the later books... it reminds me of Harry Potter in book 5 *shudder*.  If I hope for anything in book 12, it's that Rand can regain his sanity.

I was never a Perrin fan.  He's too responsible, a little too "I'll always do the right thing" for my taste.  I hate how he has to deal with the prophet.

Mat is a character I've grown to respect.  At first, I disliked his impulsive nature that always seemed to put everyone in a pickle.  Gradually, he started to take responsibility for his role in the turning of the Wheel, like when he blew the horn.  I find it funny that Mat is now a genius military commander and a newlywed.  I can't wait to see the culmination of his storyline.

If I keep going on my analysis of major characters I'll have my own novel, so I think I'll just stop here for now.

Yes, saw the last paperback cover yesterday actually... fuggly would be a kind way to describe the anatomical nonsense of the face in profile of that one...

I think that the anatomy works for the action being depicted on the first PB cover.  There has to be tension and motion in a face in the midst of action.  People don't fly through the air killing other people passively...unless maybe you're the Lord Ruler.  Also, I was always under the impression that it was Kelsier on the first PB cover... if it's supposed to be Vin, then I deem "fuggly" an appropriate description. 

I have finished the Warbreaker and i really liked the book. However, I have to agree with rtm1981 post and some of the points he raises:
I also found Siri's and Suse's relation a bit lacking; in fact the book opens with Siri and by the end of it i feel that her storyline has been sent to much to background. I feel there is some continuity missing to her and Suse revealing to each other that they are in love and altogether I found Suse's character a bit disapointing: he's sudden transformation in the end not totally compensating for it (for example, if he never had spoken in his life, how could he suddenly now how to awaken things? were did he learn to do it?

Susebron is waaaaaay past the 6th heightening and can therefore instinctively awaken objects.  See the Ars Arcanum at the end where it says:

"Instinctive Awakening:  All persons of the Sixth Heightening and above immediately understand and can use basic Awakening Commands without training or practice.  More difficult Commands are easier for them to master and to discover."

I just finished Brandon's e-book Warbreaker and Ian McEwan's Atonement in the last week.  I'm trying to get into Robin Hobb's Shaman's Crossing, but I'm having trouble.  Terry Prachett's Colour of Magic is next on the list.

1. What did you want to be when you were little? 

A pet shop owner.  This probably stemmed from the fact that my parents didn't allow pets. 

2. What do you want to be?

A radiologist.  (That's a fancy word for the doctor that examines x-rays.)

3. What are you doing?

Studying biochemistry and working part time as an Information Goddess.

4. What are you going to be?

Even if I never end up going to medical school and becoming a doctor, I hope to someday be a full time mom.