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MJZ · 04-11-07, 03:53 PM

I can't really put number values on them...

Watership Down, by Richard Adams. First read it when I was about eight, and many times since then. Rabbits.

Fall on your knees, by Ann-Marie MacDonald. It is one of the most crafted and sculpted works of poetry and prose I've ever had the pleasure of reading. It's also not for the naive or feint of heart. More than the psychology, the characters, the skill of the writing or the pure and dark beauty of MacDonald's words, the construction of this book impresses me. I swear, every sentence ties in with things one hundred, two hundred, three hundred pages on - it's perfectly akin to a tapestry, the same strings being pulled from end to end, the pattern entirely variant at every point. It's nothing short of a work of art.

I'm going to leave it at those two, for the moment. I'm rather critical of books. :P

Edit: *smacks forehead*
The Eagle and the Raven, by Pauline Gedge. Historical fiction written by a historian - about the Roman conquests in Britannia. Being a big fan of the Roman Empire, and rather fond of the ancient Celts, must say I enjoyed both portrayals. One of those books that are incredibly long, but don't feel as such. (About 800pgs, I think).

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MJZ Adamantium Golem Characters Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 281 Thanks: 24 Thanked 19 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Most Enjoyed Books or Authors I can't really put number values on them... Watership Down, by Richard Adams. First read it when I was about eight, and many times since then. Rabbits. Fall on your knees, by Ann-Marie MacDonald. It is one of the most crafted and sculpted works of poetry and prose I've ever had the pleasure of reading. It's also not for the naive or feint of heart. More than the psychology, the characters, the skill of the writing or the pure and dark beauty of MacDonald's words, the construction of this book impresses me. I swear, every sentence ties in with things one hundred, two hundred, three hundred pages on - it's perfectly akin to a tapestry, the same strings being pulled from end to end, the pattern entirely variant at every point. It's nothing short of a work of art. I'm going to leave it at those two, for the moment. I'm rather critical of books. :P Edit: smacks forehead The Eagle and the Raven, by Pauline Gedge. Historical fiction written by a historian - about the Roman conquests in Britannia. Being a big fan of the Roman Empire, and rather fond of the ancient Celts, must say I enjoyed both portrayals. One of those books that are incredibly long, but don't feel as such. (About 800pgs, I think). __________________ Was it not Fate that, on this July midnight - Was it not Fate (whose name is also Sorrow) - E. A Poe Gimme Elixir! or Ariel's Portrait Last edited by MJZ : 04-12-07 at 10:34 AM.