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DF Books / Re: Did you discover the books because of the TV Show?
« on: May 29, 2014, 08:56:26 PM »
Hello everyone! Brand new poster, and this is my first post. How appropriate! 
I did, in fact, discover the books from the tv show. I found the tv show only after it had been cancelled. I think it was airing in a marathon or some such. But I fell instantly in love with the whole concept of "wizard for hire"!! And as soon as I cottoned on to the fact it was based on a book, I knew two things: first, that it was probably not nearly as good as the books were going to be, because - let's face it - no adaptation ever is!!!! But if I was enjoying the tv show that much, then I figured I was in for a rollicking good time reading the books!!! Second, I knew I had to hit Amazon, like, immediately, to get the first few on the way to me. And now, Jim Butcher, and Harry Dresden, have a shelf of honor in my library!
I was right, of course. The tv show was nothing like as good as the books. I enjoyed them for what they were, but in retrospect (and as thankful as I am that the show put me on to the books), they wasted a great opportunity there!!!! Just sayin!
Anyhow - just finished Skin Game, which was awesome, and am riding a very high HIGH, as a result! Is there anything better than a good book? Apart from chocolate, I mean???
I did, in fact, discover the books from the tv show. I found the tv show only after it had been cancelled. I think it was airing in a marathon or some such. But I fell instantly in love with the whole concept of "wizard for hire"!! And as soon as I cottoned on to the fact it was based on a book, I knew two things: first, that it was probably not nearly as good as the books were going to be, because - let's face it - no adaptation ever is!!!! But if I was enjoying the tv show that much, then I figured I was in for a rollicking good time reading the books!!!
Second, I knew I had to hit Amazon, like, immediately, to get the first few on the way to me. And now, Jim Butcher, and Harry Dresden, have a shelf of honor in my library! I was right, of course. The tv show was nothing like as good as the books. I enjoyed them for what they were, but in retrospect (and as thankful as I am that the show put me on to the books), they wasted a great opportunity there!!!! Just sayin!
Anyhow - just finished Skin Game, which was awesome, and am riding a very high HIGH, as a result! Is there anything better than a good book? Apart from chocolate, I mean???