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Posted on 07/13/2004 9:49:23 AM PDT by HairOfTheDog
At this point I assume you know, if you've caught up.
But...it's Kristin Lavransdatter.
"No, not for kids. They're fairly involved."
That could be good, too. I've seen a few episodes of "Father Dowling Mysteries" which I think was loosely based on those.
Is that a song?
Someone I know said they're EVAs - referencing Neon Genesis Evangelion, which I haven't seen. They're sort of alien robot-things.
"Um...try checking it out!"
That would be the sensical thing to do, which is why I haven't done it yet :) It sounds good, though! I miss my Half-Price. . .
And yes, I've caught up now, so "Kristin Lavransdatter", got it :) Have no idea what that is but I suppose you're going to tell me I can try checking it out :)
"Someone I know said they're EVAs - referencing Neon Genesis Evangelion, which I haven't seen. They're sort of alien robot-things."
I'm resisting the temptation to ask, "What's an EVA?" :)
"Neon Genesis Evangelion" sounds vaguely familiar--I'm trying to remember if I saw that on Cartoon Network once. The idea of an advanced race being alien robot-things is kinda cool--sorta HP Lovecraft-ish with robots thrown in. My theory was that the Peacemakers were like angels/demons but I guess I was a little off there.
I need to go work out some here before going out for the movie, so back in a bit.
Yeah - an old Annie Lennox...
Here comes the rain again
Falling on my head like a memory
Falling on my head like a new emotion
I want to walk in the open wind
I want to talk like lovers do
I want to dive into your ocean
Is it raining with you
(It's a steamy one ;~D)
Yep... ;-)
I tried finding a summary that doesn't spoil anything, but found it tough. Here's one that's almost TOO vague...
In Kristin Lavransdatter (1920-1922), Sigrid Undset interweaves political, social, and religious history with the daily aspects of family life to create a colorful, richly detailed tapestry of Norway during the fourteenth-century. The trilogy, however, is more than a journey into the past. Undset's own life—her familiarity with Norse sagas and folklore and with a wide range of medieval literature, her experiences as a daughter, wife, and mother, and her deep religious faith—profoundly influenced her writing. Her grasp of the connections between past and present and of human nature itself, combined with the extraordinary quality of her writing, sets her works far above the genre of "historical novels."
Uh, yeah, I believe Cartoon Network aired two very heavily edited episodes at one point. That's right up there with Fox's plan to air Escaflowne as a show for 10-year-olds. Didn't work.
Eva is, I understand, the most bizarre anime ever made. I've met one person who claims to understand what was really going on. Add Judeo-Christian religious symbolism as seen through Japanese eyes and a weird sci-fi plot - and giant robots (the EVAs)...
It's pronounced "Ay-vahn-jel-ee-on", but everyone calls it Eva (ay-vah).
Man, based on that alone I'd never pick up the book. What made you try it?
My mom liked it, and a friend recommended it.
I've mentioned that I don't usually do historical novels, so I was partly just curious. First attempt I only made it a few chapters in before getting distracted by something else, though the beauty of the writing got a hold of me just the same. I had to make another attempt.
Now I know I've GOT to find a nice hardback edition. It's even longer than the LOTR trilogy and much slower reading, but I WILL re-read it over and over.
AAAAACKKK!
Nothing like being called into a TWO HOUR meeting that you weren't warned about...grrrr...
What did I miss?
Hmm... what I could do with that opening...
A two hour surprise Friday meeting? Good thing you're going on vacation next week.
That's just wrong...
I bet that's what Arwen said too...
I just got news my aunt is in the hospital because one of her heart valves is leaking blood into her lungs. It sounds like she's stable but will require surgery, which will be her second major surgery in the past few years. Please keep her in your prayers.
"Have no idea what that is but I suppose you're going to tell me I can try checking it out :)"
"Yep... ;-)"
LOL!
Thanks for the summary. I've been reading the Norse epics from that period, so that sounds interesting.
Will do.
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