tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032829001077250159.post1295560804548607556..comments2023-10-26T03:58:04.648-07:00Comments on Amaranthine Forever: this is what happens when I try to sort out the sordid mess in my head( the hunger games and violence in entertainment)Amaranthinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07977887582078660965noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032829001077250159.post-16633912543412695752012-02-27T20:38:02.478-08:002012-02-27T20:38:02.478-08:00I agree with a lot of the points you made in this ...I agree with a lot of the points you made in this points; I like "The Hunger Games trilogy" but I don't want to be like the people in the books or anything. And I agree about the innocence paragraph; I completely agree with you on that :). <br />And glad you enjoyed "Gregor the Overlander." I loved those books a whole lot better than "The Hunger Games".Shena Tokalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17657993823328581910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032829001077250159.post-30384829810036554052012-02-27T18:28:27.304-08:002012-02-27T18:28:27.304-08:00I probably sound like a recording but I'm goin...I probably sound like a recording but I'm going to repeat everyone else and say I loved your post on this and it really gets me thinking. Really good post! *high five*Kaylanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032829001077250159.post-11273939670643286872012-02-27T14:17:51.246-08:002012-02-27T14:17:51.246-08:00YES! Ok, so I have read all of the books, and enjo...YES! Ok, so I have read all of the books, and enjoyed all of the books. I didn't feel a pang of guilt, did not feel that they were totally ungodly (That dosent mean i will read them again :D), and did not feel like it was something I should not be reading. My mom lets me choose what I read, because I have a pretty good judgement of what books I should read and not read. But then she read THG, and loved the first two, and is slightly upset that I read the third. <br /><br />Anyways, THG made me think about our world. To me, it was almos t a wake-up call. I had never really cared about wars, well I did, but I never really felt anything. never took the true meaning on. Then I read THG, and realized what a horrible thing it is. and how valuable life is. Sense reading THG, i have been less enthusiastic about paying "kill without any reason" video games, have had less intrest in movies full of pointlessly shed blood, and... well, just... yeah...<br /><br />Basically, the books sort of opened my eyes.shaak tinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032829001077250159.post-36812215786729000222012-02-27T12:02:19.358-08:002012-02-27T12:02:19.358-08:00XD
That's just the thing though. Something I ...XD<br /><br />That's just the thing though. Something I forgot to mention: You just can't stop reading THG. XD I've never heard of anyone stopping reading. People who don't like to read have read it in one sitting. It's the most suspenseful book I have ever read. Each chapter ends in a way that makes you know that you CAN'T put it aside now, you have to read the next chapter and see what happens! <br /><br /><br />XD I know I'm being counterproductive by posting more about it. The more I write about it, the more intrigued you guys are, ya? Oh well. The Hunger Games is not going to last forever anyways XD<br /><br />AmaranthineAmaranthinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07977887582078660965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032829001077250159.post-18877169558472960952012-02-27T11:55:15.762-08:002012-02-27T11:55:15.762-08:00Excellent post. I am thinking about reading THG t...Excellent post. I am thinking about reading THG too...after getting good reviews, obsessive reviews, and thought provoking reviews *coughyourscough* I've decided to cautiously give it a try. If I get too upset/freaked out, I'll stop. Like you, I am easily freaked out as well. ;P<br /><br />Also, the end of that post reminded me of what my mom tells me often "goodness, truth, and beauty". I'm allowed to discern what I read/watch/play/listen to, etc, as long as I keep in mind whether or not it's Goodness, Truth and beauty by GOD'S Standards, not hers or mine. That, plus my guilty conscience, makes me pretty good when it comes to discernment. XD<br /><br />Love you! <br />Fal <3Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04100937765829312485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032829001077250159.post-10580555389621854932012-02-26T20:31:54.963-08:002012-02-26T20:31:54.963-08:00I've never read THG, but I want to. However, ...I've never read THG, but I want to. However, this post is going to make me walk slowly around them.<br /><br />I'm a really paranoid person, but, I like scary thrills (I enjoy nightmares...:-D), so I dunno. Maybe I'll like it. Maybe I wont. I can't tell 'less I try, right?<br /><br />And I'm glad to see you loved Eragon! Tell me, isn't Durza the best thing EVER?!?!? Never mind, don't answer that. I'm probably alone in my Durzaness. Actually, one of my e-names is Durzi..lol.ashley tahghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15995046172185384734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032829001077250159.post-52263065484770257052012-02-26T20:03:33.314-08:002012-02-26T20:03:33.314-08:00You have wisdom beyond your years, my dear. This w...You have wisdom beyond your years, my dear. This was absolutely, positively perfect. The best bloggers in the world, the most acclaimed writers, could write ten books each and not do what you did. The Lord certainly had His hand on you when you wrote this. :) [Not that He doesn't have you the rest of the time, but you know ;)]<br /><br />Mind if I link to this?? Especially with the movie coming out so soon. <br /><br />I'm also thrilled you liked Gregor. That's one of my very favorite series'. :]T.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00986525486304875293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032829001077250159.post-23297469783759635602012-02-26T18:54:34.342-08:002012-02-26T18:54:34.342-08:00It's funny...I saw a cover of a magazine that ...It's funny...I saw a cover of a magazine that was all Katniss, and I see these things that people are buying left and right...and it almost makes me laugh. Because if you've read the book, and if you say you "love" Katniss and all she stands for, you know that she would be like "Are you serious? People are buying things with my face on it? How foolish." Not to mention, the whole idea that the Hunger Games is turning into this giant movie and money-making industry is something I can't see Katniss agreeing with: She was rebelling against the Capitol and the control it had over the people of Panem...what of the American entertainment industry? They've got us running to see this movie, pouring our money into its merchandise, falling right in line. Doesn't it remind you of the wealthy districts of Panem? So excited for the Hunger Games, they can hardly stand it! <br />Okay, rant over ;) And that was a total rant inspired just by my opinions on the book (which I very much liked as well up until the third one)! <br />Anyways, very well written, Amaranthine. ;)<br />~Lauren :)Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07018408660454360080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032829001077250159.post-21547234933646475462012-02-26T18:50:38.619-08:002012-02-26T18:50:38.619-08:00wow excellent posts you have some really good poin...wow excellent posts you have some really good points most of them I agree with and the post is very well written its not a hot mess, I love these types of posts that make you think or question something and you have definitly accomplished that incredibly. <br /><br />I see where you are getting at, about violence in shows and shows being "just entertainment" and you definitly had some good points that media influences us however at least in my opinion someone can love Edgar allen poe (lets be honest its completly creepy and very few times can i find any moral in it) and still be okay and know that its just fiction not letting it impact them. though media influences us we can still choose to let it influence us or not. if that makes any sense okay let me stop before this comment becomes a post but really girl outstanding job Love this post you definitly made me think and thats awsome love it keep up the great work love ya God blessjedigal1990https://www.blogger.com/profile/08579598613524130300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032829001077250159.post-1924333616649618832012-02-26T17:13:49.341-08:002012-02-26T17:13:49.341-08:00Amen. I agree.Amen. I agree.Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05766288820653820705noreply@blogger.com