Book Meme

[afrozenflower]

1. What was your favourite book during childhood?

I loved reading since I was a child but I didn't really read books back then. I used to read just magazines with stories for children. But in my early teens (12 or 13 years) I read the Harry Potter and I instantly became addicted. I reread the last two book three times before deciding to read other books.

2.What is your favourite book now?

A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin. I have read a lot books since then, but it is still on my mind. It is simply brilliant and I can't wait to read the fourth book.

3. What is your favourite movie adaptation of a book?

I loved the Harry Potter adaption (except for maybe the 5th and 6th book because no. They cut off too many things) but my favourite would have to be Pride and Prejudice. I just love the movie, and every time I think about it, I want to re-watch it.

4. Do you prefer checking out books from the library or buying them?

I prefer to buy books that were highly recommended to me or were written by one of my favourite authors, but other than, I usually check out books from the library.

5. Have you ever been let down by a book that was highly recommended to you?

Unfortunately, yes. The Hunger Games.

It isn't that it was bad. It was just... not good enough. Nothing special. I really don't see why everyone is so in love with it.

So far, I read the first two and wasn't really impressed. And someone spoiled for me some things in book 3, so let's just say that I'm not looking forward to reading it.

Comments

[star_swan]

I love the Song of Ice & Fire series! I love how that tournament at Harrenhal from many years ago keeps popping up from various characters' points of view throughout the series like GRRM is pointing a big fat arrow at it.

I am really curious to learn more about Jon Snow. Ned died before he could spill the beans about his mother. :S

Feast For Crows can be a little depressing owing to the consequences of war on the land but it has some really brilliant moments! You'll like it! Not sure how I feel about how the show departs from the books a tad. The violence can be a little over the top so I am sticking to the books mainly.

Do you mean the Keira Knightley one? It's on my mental list of films I watch when I need cheering up or just to treat myself. It's so gorgeous!

I was warned off HG by a family member who got to the second book, stopped and realized that they were only continuing out of curiosity. He is very discerning so I trust his judgement.