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[jade_sabre]

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I feel like I should say something about the Summer Country, but Taran didn't get to go there, and so it's almost like I shouldn't.

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I'm crying.

This is the first time I've cried because someone who was a complete stranger to me died.  Except, I mean, it's one of those things where he's not a complete stranger.  'cause I've read so many of his books and read interviews with him and stuff and oh God I'm just so sad.  He's one of those bastions of my childhood, y'know?  With Prydain and those books about the war and that Iron Ring book and he's my example of good children's literature that's simple in writing maybe but not in ideas and Vesper Holly and aw man.

My mommy didn't pick up her phone.

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I'm just really, really sad now.  The literary world has lost a wonderful man today.  Rest in peace, Mr. Alexander.  Enjoy the sunshine.

Comments

[checkers65477.livejournal.com]

Eek! I haven't read any of his books. Which should I read, the Westmark series or the Prydain books?

I don't think I'm EVER going to finish Jonathon Strange & Mr. Norrell. I keep plugging along but still have so much more to go.

[emerald-happy.livejournal.com]

let it go. there are many books I have started and not finished. It isn't giving up, just being realistic with the time you have to read. You know how many great books there are out there! *hugs*

[checkers65477.livejournal.com]

Maybe you're right. But I'm more than halfway through now, and am enjoying it to some degree, and have invested so much time in it...

But you ARE right that there's so much more to read! *hugs*

[emerald-happy.livejournal.com]

Fair enough. Half way is a lot...*offers cookies*

[jade-sabre-301.livejournal.com]

both? Westmark is just a trilogy, though, so you might have more time for it. It's...amazing. Especially when you consider the "target audience." ♥

I keep seeing that book mentioned different places, and I'm beginning to wonder if I should pick it up. Maybe next summer. *also offers cookies of encouragement*