on the reading list

[anotheranon]

I've got a slew of holds lining up like Rockettes at the library, but until they arrive I'm far from empty handed:

Courtney Crumrin comic book series - found by D., it's part Harry Potter, part Lemony Snicket, and possibly darker/gorier than either. "The Night Things" series is 4 rather "stand-alone" stories that set the stage - the more interesting plots come later. Good stuff :)

The Watchmen - yes, it's been on the bookshelf for years, I've just procrastinated valiantly until a couple of days ago :P Now I can't put it down! Highly recommended, but I suspect most of you have read it already!

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[hadesgirl.livejournal.com]

OOOOOH, The Watchmen!!!! I read that when it came out and have re-read it periodically ever since. Be sure to watch the things in the background - signs, posters, names on restaurants and buildings - all subtle kinds of things going on.

And the story is incredible, isn't it? Who's your favorite character? I keep going back and forth between Rorshach and Dr. Manhattan.

[anotheranon.livejournal.com]

Rorshach reminds me of Savonarola (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girolamo_Savonarola), or "warrior monk" types in general - he thinks he's right and righteous by doG, and bad luck for anyone who gets in his way!

Also Nite Owl is interesting - turns his back on his former life but can't seem to get rid of any of it. I think all of the characterizations are really well done, so I can't pick one as yet!

[hadesgirl.livejournal.com]

Oh, yeah - Night Owl is such a good character, I feel very sad for him - he's still haunted by it and I think he really regrets leaving it behind - seems like his life sort of just faded away after that.