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100 sats \ 0 replies \ @samhainsam 8 Dec \ on: Do you prefer ebooks over books? BooksAndArticles
This is such a difficult question! But I guess, it depends on the book. Ebooks are very convenient and are at available as soon as I want them but physical books are still irreplaceable, there's nothing like flipping through the pages and holding the book and when you finish it, looking at it like it just brought you to like, in my experience.
I’ve never heard of The 100, but now I’ll have to check it out! My reading and watchlist just keeps growing 🥹
It’s a bit sad that for the sake of “entertainment” or to make things “easier” for a new audience, writers end up butchering such beautifully crafted plots and characters. Mat, for example, another one who got completely “flanderized.” And don’t get me started on the Nynaeve–Lan relationship. In the show, he’s older like in the books, but somehow they made it really weird and awkward, especially with that whole odd tension with Moiraine! 🥲
Maybe the books handle it differently later on (I’m not that far yet), but so far it feels like Jordan gave these dynamics real depth and purpose. The show stripped that nuance away, making everything look rushed and weird. Still, I get what they tried to do, they just missed that careful rhythm that makes Jordan’s storytelling so special.
PS Moiraine, the actress I mean, is the voice behind the new audiobooks and I’ve heard she’s delightful! Have you listened to them?
Haha I was rubbing my hands when I started reading your post. I’d been thinking about the TV adaptation the other day too!
The series wasn’t terrible, but it wasn’t great either. It felt like the creators wanted to sprint before learning to walk. Their intentions seemed genuine (you can tell they cared about the source material) but somewhere along the way, the execution fell short.
One thing that really bothered me was how they handled sexuality. In the books, there’s sensuality, tension, but it’s subtle. It creates tension and depth without taking over the story. In the show, though, it felt like sex scenes were added just for the sake of it. It didn’t drive the plot or reveal character; it just… happened. That shift made the world feel less mysterious and more like generic fantasy TV.
The “woke” elements don’t bother me much as long as they serve the story, but it’s frustrating when they stray too far from the original spirit. It starts to feel more like a shadow of the books than a true retelling.
🐺 Characters like Perrin (love him!) suffered a lot from this: book Perrin is layered and full of quiet strength, while the show version lost that introspection. And don’t even get me started on Lanfear… she’s magnificent on the page! But in the series they watered her down completely. 🥲
Still, I agree with your broader point, unlike some other modern adaptations, this one doesn’t feel made out of contempt for the source. You can sense that the team loved the world, even if their modern sensibilities clashed a bit with Jordan’s tone. I like your take about it being a myth retold from a later Age, a flawed retelling but still deeply connected to the Pattern. That idea actually makes me appreciate the show a bit more.
Can’t wait to keep reading the series, every book opens with that legendary line and instantly sets me in the right mood. There’s nothing quite like it!
Oooh this happened to me too! My eyesight also improved when I dished certain foods specifically anything inflammatory. Despite being vegetarian for lord knows how long I still indulged in some foods that were definitely not good for me hehe
Sorry about your aunt.
PS Oh I love it that you added some books about it I’ll have to check this out!
I’ve noticed some people being receptive and even encouraging on my Gnosticism posts or even the pagan ones. So I guess not getting sats could be a sign of rejection? Who knows? Either way, my beliefs are out the window once I research and read into these topics. I try to stay positive with my art and also in my interactions with people hehe life’s too short to be mean I think
What do you mean by swearing the church?
Wow, I didn’t know I was considered pagan hahaha but I understand if here or elsewhere people are not into this type of thing 💌
I am working on a new blog entry! I’m super excited about it. Now I’m drawing all the illustrations ♥️
Quite interesting 👀 it’s quite posible you’ll find fascinating some of my blog entries: archons and the garden of Eden understanding Gnosticism unveiling the Spanish Inquisition and the significance of Holy Week
the power imbalance and being “unconscious about it” and how that not only doesn't stop/prevent this but seems to encourage the normalization of couples with such a significant age gap
Yeeeeeees Neville is the sweetest I remember I teared up a bit when he visits his parents at the hospital 😢 and Harry is flawed and I loved that about him and the rest! The characters are fleshed out even though they could’ve been a bit cartoonish given they are “just teenagers” and it’s just a ya novel. And as for the strike series, look for them! I would love to know your opinion about strike and robin and of course the cases!