Kami's Library Thoughts

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Carousel

I couldn't find a trailer, but here is a little clip from the movie.

My Thoughts:

- This was a depressing musical, and not in a good way, like Les Mis. This one is just sad and messed up!

- I like that they brought Shirley Jones and Gordon MacRae back together, but I wish they had a better relationship.

- Billy is such a jerk! I liked him so much better as Curly. I can't believe Julie puts up with him. Why do women stay in abusive relationships!?!?

- Mr. Snow's voice really bugs me, and his laugh is terrible!

- The one day Billy sees his daughter, and he slaps her! What an idiot!

- To make it worse, there is a whole spiel about how Billy's slaps feel like kisses. What the heck!?!? Seriously messed up!

- I enjoyed the ballet sequence towards the end. Jacques d'Amboise get some serious air!

- I don't think I'll ever be watching this again. It was depressing, and I didn't enjoy it much. I didn't even like a lot of the songs.

Hubby's Thought:

- This movie taught me it is ok to beat your wife.

Tyson's Thoughts:

- Looks like there's a lack of chairs in heaven.

- The ladies are bustier in this one than Oklahoma.

- I want to go to a town where ladies are just dancing on the roof.

- I want to go to a town where a lady just flips down from a roof in front of me.

Friday, February 22, 2013

From Goodreads: When the infamous Akito makes an in-class appearance at the start of the school year, the Sohma family worries that his arrival will be an uncensored exercise of show-and-tell about Yuki's past. Meanwhile, when Ayame vows to rekindle his brothers' lost friendship, he begins to realize that you can choose your friends but you can't choose your family -- especially when they're acting like animals!

My Thoughts:

- Ayame is more of a girl than Yuki! It must run in the family.

- Momiji has a sad life. How could his mother feel like that? How could any mother shun her child?

- Okay! The author's notes are starting to get annoying. I don't know what she is saying half the time.

- Akito gives me the creeps.

- Not a ton happened in the this volume. I'm hoping the story picks up soon.

Series Info:

Click on the cover below to see my thoughts on the previous 3 Volumes.

Fruits Basket, Vol. 1 (Fruits Basket, #1)

Fruits Basket, Vol. 2 (Fruits Basket, #2)

Fruits Basket, Vol. 3 (Fruits Basket, #3)

Fruits Basket: Volume 3

From Goodreads: It's Valentines Day and you know what that means -- lots of chocolates for the cutest boys at school! In this case, it's a pretty close tie between hot-headed Kyo Sohma and Yuki 'prince charming' Sohma. Of course the kind-hearted Tohru, guest of the Sohma family, has chocolates for everyone! But when White Day comes around, what will the Sohma family give back? How about a trip to the family hot springs?! Also, a new member of the Zodiac shows up at school to lay the 'MOO'ves on Kyo.

My Thoughts:

- Hatori and Shigure are hard to tell apart at times.

- Is Okami a zombie!?!?

- Tohru has such a positive outlook on life. I want to be like that.

- What is up with Shigure's editor? She is a spaz!

- Yuki is still a fem.

- I like Haru. He is cool!

- There are a lot of people in this manga, but it's handled very well. I don't get confused or anything. It's just that some of them look the same.

Series Info:

This was the 3rd Volume in the Fruits Basket series. To see my thoughts on the previous volumes, click on the covers below.

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Thirstday

Thirstday is the new Thursday! A beverage and a book!

I found this Meme on Maestra Amanda's Bookshelf, and it is hosted by Eat the Book.

This week I drank a whole lot of Fresca, and I read 4 Volumes of Fruits Basket.

This morning I'm drinking my daily cup of hot chocolate while reading Dragon Flight by Jessica Day George.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Fruits Basket: Volume 2

Goodreads Bit: The enigmatic Sohma family shares a great secret -- they are possessed by spirits of the Chinese Zodiac, and when they are hugged by members of the opposite sex, they transform into their Zodiac animal! Tohru Honda, an orphaned high school freshman, is given lodging in the Sohma household in exchange for taking care of household chores. The humble Tohru is quite grateful for the Sohma family's generosity, but the longer she stays with them, the more they realize what a blessing she is in their lives as well.

My Thoughts:

- I want to meet this author. She seems awesome! I love her little notes randomly placed throughout the book.

- Not my favorite style of anime I've seen, but it's good.

- I want to learn how to make onigiri!

- I would make a better rabbit that Momiji. I can't believe my zodiac is the weird German kid.

- Yuki is such a girl!

- What is with the sea horse!?!?! There is no sea horse zodiac!

- This love triangle is really buggin' me.

- Tohru has some amazing friends!

Series Info:

This is Volume 2 in the Fruits Basket series. Click on the cover below to see my thoughts on the first volume.

Fruits Basket: Vol 1

Goodreads Bit: Tohru Honda was an orphan, living with her grandfather, when one day fate kicked her out of the house and she was forced to take up residence in a tent in the forest. Little did she know that the land she was staying on belonged to the Sohma family, a mysterious clan. After stumbling upon the teenage squatter, the Sohmas invite Tohru to stay in their house in exchange for housework. Everything's going well until she discovers the Sohma family's greatest secret: when hugged by members of the opposite sex, they each turn into their Chinese Zodiac animal!

My Thoughts:

- I'm so confused, but I'm still interested.

- Yuki looks like a girl! Some of the characters even think it's a girl.

- Hugs? That is what turns them into their Zodiac? Kinda weird!

- There is always a crazy girl in every Anima/Manga isn't there? Kagura is going to be annoying!

- Tohru has a good deal! She gets to live with those guys in exchange for keeping house. It's kinda like a Snow White situation but better.

- I feel like every girl in Anima/Manga is an amazing cook! I'm so jealous!

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Oklahoma!

My Thoughts:

- I admit it! I enjoy this show, and I like the songs.

- I really like Curly's voice. I don't find him handsome, but I could listen to him sing for a long time.

- Who names their boy Curly anyway? That is a terrible name for a guy.

- Jud is a CREEP!! He is probably the creepiest dude I've ever seen in a musical.

- Laurey has a nice voice too.

- I'm SO glad we don't have to wear corsets anymore! I like the way they make you look, but it is not worth the pain.

- I love how Curly tries to get Jud to commit suicide! I giggle throughout the song. It's funny.

- WORST DREAM SEQUENCE EVER!! It is SO long, and we don't really need it. If they cut that out, no one would miss it.

- During the dream sequence the cowboys do gangam style dance. LOL!

- I like Will and Curly. They know how to make a girl feel special!

- Ado Annie is such a floozy!

- Curly must have bought his horse and saddle back at the end. He sold them during the auction, but then we see him riding Blue right before the wedding.

- Aunt Eller really steals the show. She has all the best lines!

Tyson's Thoughts:

- I wish Jud was a black guy. He'd be so much more awesome if he was black.

- (referring to Mr. Skidmore) What is Willy Wonka doing at the party?

- The dresses were okay. I liked the bottom colors more than the tops.

- Bambi Linn is a kinky name.

Hubby's Thought:

- I hate that dream sequence!

Monday, February 18, 2013

Water Keep

From Goodreads: Other people may see thirteen-year-old Marcus Kanenas as an outcast and a nobody, but he sees himself as a survivor and a dreamer. In fact, his favorite dream is of a world far away, a world where magic is as common as air, where animals tell jokes, and where trees beg people to pick their fruit. He even has a name for this place-Farworld.

When Marcus magically travels to Farworld, he meets Kyja, a girl without magic in a world where spells, charms, and potions are everywhere, and Master Therapass, a master wizard who has kept a secret hidden for thirteen years, a secret that could change the fate of two worlds.

But the Dark Circle has learned of Master Therapass's secret and their evil influence and power are growing. Farworld's only hope is for Marcus and Kyja to find the mythical Elements-water, land, air, and fire-and convince them to open a drift between the worlds.

As Kyja and Marcus travel to Water Keep, they must face the worst the evil Dark Circle can throw at them-Summoners, who can command the living and the dead; Unmakers, invisible creatures that can destroy both body and soul; and dark mages known as Thrathkin S'Bae.
Along the way, Marcus and Kyja will discover the truth about their own heritage, strength of their friendship, and the depths of their unique powers.

My Thoughts:

- This was a fun adventure!

- I want to live in a world of talking animals, especially ones that tell jokes.

- I really enjoyed this. The characters were fun and very believable. I think Marcus was such a realistic teenage boy. His doubts and uncertainties were something every kid could relate to.

- Kyja was a lot of fun. I loved her confidence and determination. She was such a great asset to the story. She also brought Riph Raph into the picture, and he was a lot of fun. I loved the parts where she was so fascinated by every day things.

- There definitely needs to be more books to the story, so I'm glad there is more. I'm excited to read the others. The ending isn't killer, but the story isn't over.

- I wish there had been more with the water people. The cover is a little deceiving. We only get to meet the water elementals towards the very end. Water is my favorite element, so I really wanted more!

- I love that this is set in a fantasy world, but it is also set in the modern day world. They way that this is handled is so creative and fun!

- I loved the whole misfit theme in the book. The 2 main characters don't really belong in their worlds, but they are trying their best. I really think everyone can relate to that on some level. I really love how the characters grow and discover their strengths.

- The covers on these books are awesome!

My Re-Read Thoughts:

- I listened to the audiobook this time, and I definitely prefer reading the book myself.

- The narrator wasn't very good. His voice for all the females is horrible. There was no expression, no emotion, or anything. The guys were fine, but he needs to work on his girl voices.

- I forgot how fun this book is. Despite the narrator, I really enjoyed the characters and the story.