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[serindrana]

Finished Grimspace! It was really engaging, even if the plot was... interesting? The main characters were mostly blundering through and didn't really save the day, though they helped. The main focus was definitely on the romantic relationship, which was snarky and fun with just enough angst without it being overwhelming. I hope the next book has a more solid plot, though, or else I might have to spend some time with traditional Space Opera.

I'm a little over halfway through with Sabriel, which I haven't read since middle school. I forgot how much description there is, and how little character interaction/dialogue. It's getting better, but the beginning, up until the cat is introduced, is a slog. David says I'll like Lirael more.

Working on prepping for my 25-30 minute presentation tomorrow.

Is anybody interested in reading either of my final anth papers? They turned out fairly well, and I think they're largely accessible. The shorter one is on variation in taste perception and in non-gustatory uses of taste. It's a fairly broad overview. The longer one is on looking for ethnicity in archaeological contexts and is a little theory-heavy.

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[para-chan214.livejournal.com]

i agree, Lirael is the more readable. the author spends a lot of time setting up the world in the first book, and so is free in the second to give us more characterization.

[robinhood.livejournal.com]

I've been meaning to read Sabriel... I have a copy kicking around somewhere...

[gallifreybebe.livejournal.com]

I'd be interested in reading your anth papers. :D

[serindrana.livejournal.com]

Okay! Once I get grades back and make revisions that are suggested, I'll send you copies. :)