Question of the Week: Fight! Fight! If you could have two fictional characters battle it out (preferably from books), who would they be and who do you think would win?
Give me a battle of the underdogs - sickly Elric of Melniboné (Michael Moorcock), leprous Thomas Covenant (Stephen Donaldson), and sickly Raistlin Majere (Weis & Hickman). Depending on who has the strongest grasp on their sanity that day, and whether they're prepared to wield their magical talismans (sword, ring, or staff), it's anybody's battle . . . but I'd have to give Raistlin the edge for his experience with treachery.
Parajunkee also hosts a Social Hop for Facebook and Twitter, which I always take part in. So, if you're one of those people who aren't on Blogger, or who just don't like Google Friend Connect, it's a great way to keep in touch and follow one another.
TGIF is another blog hop designed to provide much-appreciated exposure to the bloggers participating, and to expand their following. Hosted by GReads, it's an interesting way to recap the week, pose a question, and find some exposure with a different audience.
Question of the Week: Book Blogger Influences - Has there been a particular book blogger who's influenced what you read? Share with us a review/book blog that convinced you to pick up a certain book.
For recommendations on new reads I always rely on The Steel Bookshelf, Fantasy & SciFi Lovin' News & Reviews, and Graeme's Fantasy Book Review.
Give me a battle of the underdogs - sickly Elric of Melniboné (Michael Moorcock), leprous Thomas Covenant (Stephen Donaldson), and sickly Raistlin Majere (Weis & Hickman). Depending on who has the strongest grasp on their sanity that day, and whether they're prepared to wield their magical talismans (sword, ring, or staff), it's anybody's battle . . . but I'd have to give Raistlin the edge for his experience with treachery.
Parajunkee also hosts a Social Hop for Facebook and Twitter, which I always take part in. So, if you're one of those people who aren't on Blogger, or who just don't like Google Friend Connect, it's a great way to keep in touch and follow one another.
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Question of the Week: Book Blogger Influences - Has there been a particular book blogger who's influenced what you read? Share with us a review/book blog that convinced you to pick up a certain book.
For recommendations on new reads I always rely on The Steel Bookshelf, Fantasy & SciFi Lovin' News & Reviews, and Graeme's Fantasy Book Review.
Oh I just loves swords!!
ReplyDeleteI like watching people fights with swords! :D
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ReplyDeletei don't know of any of these characters. but i know everyone loves under dogs -- so a battle of underdogs would be really awesome!
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Hopping through. I should really read more of Weis and Hickman's books. I think I'd like them.
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Even though I don't know the characters, I'm all for the swords!
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Old follower now also following through Linky, I haven't heard of these characters but a fight with swords would never be boring, my FF
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Old follower now also following through Linky, I haven't heard of these characters but a fight with swords would never be boring, my FF
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This sounds like an awesome sword fight waiting to happen! And a fight to be King of the underdogs?
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Not familiar with them but sounds like an awesome fight!
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Oh wow,I kind of know Weis and Hickman but the others...I guess I'll have to look into them!
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Hopping by, here's mine.
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I didn't know your characters but it sounds like an interesting choice.
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don't know the characters but they sound awesome.
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Everytime I'm here I feel horrible for not reading more of the books you do! :<
ReplyDeleteI think a battle of underdogs would probably be cool, especially because the soundtrack would be made of utter Win. :D
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ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea - underdog battle! I must admit, my mind immediately went to the heros and heroines of my book list. New Blog follower
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Old follower just returning your visit. Thanks for stopping by and I love your choices for the literary cage match this week.
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Great answer!
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ReplyDeleteLove your answers! Underdogs make a great hero story. :)
ReplyDeleteI only did the TGIF meme this week, but I can relate to your #FF answer. Underdogs are always the ones that I cheer for ;)
ReplyDeleteLove your choices - haven't read those so I'll go with your choice -Raistlin. Happy FF on a Saturday :)
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