tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734404180567424295.post8411247595492367197..comments2024-03-29T02:24:47.712-07:00Comments on Author Donya Lynne: What I'm Reading ThursdayDonya Lynnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00229964689354498931noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734404180567424295.post-32383292722207368272012-05-04T03:36:34.815-07:002012-05-04T03:36:34.815-07:00Thank you. :) I'll probably skip most of the s...Thank you. :) I'll probably skip most of the sex scenes just so I can find out what happens.Donya Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00229964689354498931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734404180567424295.post-21791964955261523812012-05-03T20:01:07.626-07:002012-05-03T20:01:07.626-07:00And another thing, I forgot to mention that the pr...And another thing, I forgot to mention that the price is WAY too high. My god, I agree totally. I've paid a lot less for far better books. And boy did I hate the Twilight-ish scenes. There were so many moments where I also felt like I was seeing Edward and Bella--not characters I want to see. When I didn't have those other two popping up in my mind, the characters were far better. I bid you luck with finishing the series!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734404180567424295.post-81948128695088330232012-05-03T16:00:22.726-07:002012-05-03T16:00:22.726-07:00LOL. Well, you'll see those characters in Hear...LOL. Well, you'll see those characters in Heart of the Warrior, so you don't have to be teased much longer. :) I did tell my beta readers that I was very concerned with reader reaction to these two, though, because they are important charis in books three and four. It's a gamble, but I'm taking it. LOL Throw caution to the wind and pray readers will have faith and continue reading so the charis can be redeemed. *and the angels sing* LOL.<br /><br />Regarding Christian: You know, you hit the nail on the head in a couple of regards. He comes off as mentally and emotionally abusive. Isn't that funny since he's a dom and his "job" as such is to provide physical pain? Hmm. And, as far as what it means to be a dom, you're right. A dom is supposed to fill the needs of a sub, not his own needs. His relationship with Ana (at least what I've read thus far) has been to fulfill his own needs and not hers. Again, this is why the BDSM community is hating on the author right now. And it's another reason why the publisher should have taken more time to research, edit, and ensure accuracy before rushing these books to print.<br /><br />I just love these conversations and interactions with you guys! *big smile*Donya Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00229964689354498931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734404180567424295.post-71215223356253007262012-05-03T14:38:40.376-07:002012-05-03T14:38:40.376-07:00Well, it's one thing to help the character dev...Well, it's one thing to help the character develop emotionally, slowly introducing their half, them, growing together, dealing with hardships and stuff, and at the end of the book, you have a completely new character, one who sees the world with different eyes. You don't like their past, you *maybe* don't like their present attitude, but that's the point: the author is building the character, you get to discover the facets of their soul, so to speak, their inner struggle. But it's a whole another thing to MAKE someone stay with you, to make them feel sorry for you, to make them not leave you. That's not love, that's compassion *blackmail* snorts.<br />Those were my first thoughts on Ana's behavior. She feels sorry for Christian, for what he went through as a child. He may have the childish behavior of a teenager sometimes, but he's also a powerful business man, and a dom. From what i read, a dom fulfills the needs of a sub, and Christian fulfills his needs. What he thinks, what he wants, the goals he's setting etc. That's what i don't like about him. Christian is changing, but only in book 3 you see the difference. Some readers just drop the damn book midway, or just start hating on forums, which is not good for an author.<br /><br />"I'm concerned with that idea right now, myself, because I have a couple of characters that readers might not like at first." ---and again you're teasing your fans with little sneak-peaks. :))Eva Lunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14380679808705201880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734404180567424295.post-67174790389763093042012-05-03T13:59:31.964-07:002012-05-03T13:59:31.964-07:00Wow, we are really sharing the same brain. I knew ...Wow, we are really sharing the same brain. I knew this was fanfic originally, and there are times I can actually see Edward and Bella peaking through Christian and Ana. I'm glad I'm not the only one who sees Christian treating Ana like she's an object, which is very un-dom-like, from what I've researched. I guess I'll see how this series turns out in time, but yes, it could have been written sooo much better. This story is great. But the hero and heroine are coming off a bit unlikeable and dysfunctional at this point. And if a reader doesn't like a character, it's a tough sell.<br /><br />I'm concerned with that idea right now, myself, because I have a couple of characters that readers might not like at first. They're not supposed to. But they are characters who are flawed and who are still finding themselves, so my challenge is to make them likable as their story is revealed. So, yes, I'm very aware of the character likability factor right now.Donya Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00229964689354498931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734404180567424295.post-91639428679564299522012-05-03T13:54:56.412-07:002012-05-03T13:54:56.412-07:00I agree. And, regarding submissives: It's usua...I agree. And, regarding submissives: It's usually powerful control freaks who get the most out of being submissive. Submissives have the most control in dom/sub relationships, after all. At least, based on my research (because, yes, I have a dom and a sub character and I need to represent them as accurately as I can). I'll probably finish the books, but I will likely start skipping over all the sex so I can get the story.Donya Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00229964689354498931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734404180567424295.post-83947562957345603222012-05-03T13:49:50.254-07:002012-05-03T13:49:50.254-07:00Well, umm... fifty was actually written as a fan-f...Well, umm... fifty was actually written as a fan-fiction after Twilight. The characters were Bella and disco-ball-Edward, not Ana and Christian. There are a sh*tload of fans out there who were offended that this fiction was picked up and published, with the names and a few things and actions changed.<br />What i believe, is that the publisher focused more on making the book NOT Twilight, and overlooked the tooooo many sex scenes. And i can't believe i'm saying this, but there were times when i actually skipped them. Too much sex is boring when you don't have a story, something to go on, to keep reading the book.<br />You just began reading Fifty Darker, and yeah, i was struck dumb when they got back together so fast and Chris was acting like nothing ever happened. Yeah, they loved each other, yeah, he's an obnoxious control freak sometimes, yeah, i get the depression and empty feeling and i also get the makeup-sex. But where's the angst, where's the fight *and i'm not talking about them fighting, cuz well, they end up in bed anyway*. In the book, it's explained that that's way Christian "operates", that's the only thing he knows and understands: control. You'll get to the part where Ana has a one-on-one with his brit-shrink and again, he explains his mentality and childhood traumas, but honestly, i don't see Christian trying to change. He's setting his goal, and overrides completely what Ana says, or wants. That's not making Ana his sub, that's ignoring her as a human and treating her like an object. Yes, they do have common goals: a happy life together, but seriously, the author could have picked another route. He's only changing when he fears Ana might leave him again. That's blackmail if you ask me.<br />In the 3rd book, again, i was annoyed at the scene when Chris found out that Ana was pregnant *i had to smile when you used "and I fear it will simply be a blip", you'll understand later what i'm talking about* :)<br />I was annoyed at Christian, his reaction, about Ana's actions afterward, the way they dealt with the whole situation. It was childish! We're talking about a baby here, not a wardrobe! This story could have been freakin' epic, but i feel i'm still reading a fanfiction sometimes.<br />The only thing i agree and like about Ana, are her thoughts about the annoying-bitch-Elena, and i was really glad when finally christian saw her through Ana's eyes.<br />I'm really sorry, it's a damn long comment, but what you pointed out, it's like you read my mind. I love the books, seriously, but it could have been much much better, that i'm pretty sure.Eva Lunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14380679808705201880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734404180567424295.post-13287309713086024952012-05-03T12:31:33.214-07:002012-05-03T12:31:33.214-07:00Donya,
And this is why I put the book down half-w...Donya,<br /><br />And this is why I put the book down half-way through. I don't think I can pick it up again. Just no...no. I also was disappointed that the BDSM that's talked about everywhere with regards to this story isn't really seen at all. I've read BDSM stories and have researched it enough to feel that, aside from maybe being 'erotic' sex, it's not BDSM. I don't know. Maybe she does become his submissive at some point. After all, she doesn't have much of a backbone or personality. That's just my opinion though! I love weak heroines and heroes, but at some point, like you pointed out, I want to see her jump up and say "Enough is enough!" Oh well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com