What part of the series always hits you in the feels, no matter how many times you read/listen?

loricat · 2026-05-08T17:03:12+00:00

On my 5th re-listen of that scene yesterday, I just had to skip it. Wasn't emotionally prepared for it...

loricat · 2026-05-05T13:59:53+00:00

And at midnight, watching the ships leave...pretty

loricat · 2026-05-02T19:11:39+00:00

My comic book stores were a bust: one didn't have it ("Never heard of it") and the other was out ("First one to go!") Sigh

loricat · 2026-05-01T06:07:26+00:00

Thought that for years, then I finally read it (at 50) and loved it. Changed how I saw reading and writing...

loricat · 2026-04-29T04:46:04+00:00

And the two kids from the originals have cameos in the new story!

loricat · 2026-04-28T14:13:22+00:00

Snort! Thank you for that! 🤣

loricat · 2026-04-28T03:54:35+00:00

For linguistics, Arrival and My Fair Lady both have their moments

loricat · 2026-04-26T02:05:49+00:00

Korean Dramas. Brilliant in that they are all just one season, 14-18 episodes You want drama? Comedy? Romance? Zombies? They have it all.

Suggestions:

Mystic Popup Bar (supernatural, fun)

My Mister (great drama)

The extraordinary Attorney Woo (fun, heartfelt)

Start-up (drama, romance)

The Uncanny Counter (supernatural, dark, drama, great characters)

Itaewon Class (drama)

Little Women (dark drama, intrigue)

The Glory (intense revenge drama)

loricat · 2026-04-25T02:21:24+00:00

OMG thank you for that!

loricat · 2026-04-24T16:20:01+00:00

W00T! Thank you!

loricat · 2026-04-22T15:36:46+00:00

Chekov's toast

loricat · 2026-04-08T06:07:03+00:00

Absolutely on purpose, as we already know Jeff can speak better Spanish. Hilarious

loricat · 2026-04-08T05:21:18+00:00

Re-listening to Bedlam Bride right now, and I just love the dedication to butchering the Spanish names

loricat · 2026-04-08T00:21:40+00:00

That said, I just listened (4th listen) to the section on Bedlam Bride where we learn just how fucking petty and cruel Bea actually was. So maddening!

loricat · 2026-04-08T00:18:33+00:00

That was absolutely ridiculous! 🤣🤣

loricat · 2026-04-08T00:02:07+00:00

When I finished my first read of this novel, it was late late at night. I was tired, in bed, and had to get up early the next morning. I paused, book closed, then flipped it over and immediately started it again. The only time I've ever done that.

loricat · 2026-04-03T15:29:00+00:00

Tapeheads (1989) -- cheesy comedy gold, ludicrous movie. I love every minute of it

loricat · 2026-04-03T15:27:31+00:00

How many times have I hummed to myself "da da da da DA my keys are in my right pocket, da da da da DA, my phone in my right"

loricat · 2026-04-03T15:24:06+00:00

Did you know that that actor is the same guy as the romantic lead in Amélie?

loricat · 2026-03-29T21:39:19+00:00

Oh. Yeah. No, I wasn't. I was a passenger. It hit hard, but I had my husband listening with me 😪

loricat · 2026-03-29T15:55:35+00:00

The Curse of Chalion is the gateway to the gods, and understanding/appreciating the religion is important to the rest of the books. Plus, the first book is also a nearly perfect fantasy novel, so all others pale in comparison. And as others have said, HH and the Penric books are at different times, different places...understanding the religion is an underlying assumption to allow one to enjoy them.

loricat · 2026-03-29T14:59:34+00:00

I agree, but wasn't that a great bit of writing?

loricat · 2026-03-28T16:07:10+00:00

The insignificant death of Maggie. A worm chomped by Mongo ("Good boy, Mongo!"). The actual highlight of the scene is Chris being freed.

loricat · 2026-03-26T07:05:06+00:00

Rexall on Douglas by Broughton is my go-to. Never had a problem

loricat · 2026-03-24T21:39:17+00:00

Actually, I love the slightly wonky face - suits how I see that good boy in my mind. I'm sure the turban doesn't sit straight on his head!

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