**spoiler alert** Overall a good collection of the comics. The last one "The Dust Waltz" I had read, the others, not so much. I liked seeing Kendra ag**spoiler alert** Overall a good collection of the comics. The last one "The Dust Waltz" I had read, the others, not so much. I liked seeing Kendra again, and I do love Dru and Spike (though the art in those stories left something to be desired -- a little bit too much Creepshow and not enough Buffy)
I liked the first collection better, as it had some of the origin type tales, but still, it was Buffy, and I really do miss seeing the show.
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Overall a good collection of the comics. The last one "The Dust Waltz" I had read, the others, not so much. I liked seeing Kendra again, and I do love Dru and Spike (though the art in those stories left something to be desired -- a little bit too much Creepshow and not enough Buffy)
I liked the first collection better, as it had some of the origin type tales, but still, it was Buffy, and I really do miss seeing the show....more
I read through a few reviews who had issues with the story making Jayne too dumb, not sure that is true. Granted he is a little dense about one particI read through a few reviews who had issues with the story making Jayne too dumb, not sure that is true. Granted he is a little dense about one particular portion of the story, but I think there are reasons, and I didn't feel the author left the feel of the character. I liked this story a lot, as it is a bit more Jayne centric, and I do so love a good Jayne story.
Also, it made me cry -- reading these stories that take place before the movie, yeah, there are just things that make me cry. ...more
I watched King of Queens on occasion, and usually felt Carrie was a shrew - but in reading Remini's bio I have come to realize the actress is much morI watched King of Queens on occasion, and usually felt Carrie was a shrew - but in reading Remini's bio I have come to realize the actress is much more than Carrie. She opens up the wounds that Scientology left her with, and also discusses some of the positives. She name drops. And she really has little nice to say about Tom Cruise. I enjoyed getting some insight into the popular cult that is Scientology (it's all about the money!) -- I tend to feel many religions have forgone doctrines for earning money. What does it say about a religion that begs for money? In addition to the Scientology stuff, Remini talks about her family, which was quite sweet. And it is clear, once she has chosen to be your friend, she will stick with you if it is in her ability to do so. Loyalty counts a lot for her. ...more
It took me a bit to get into this story, as I wanted to hear it in our heroes voices - but it didn't take long until I was deep into the story, and I It took me a bit to get into this story, as I wanted to hear it in our heroes voices - but it didn't take long until I was deep into the story, and I WAS hearing our heroes voices, with a narrator. Such a good trip back to the 'verse.
In this one Mal gets captured (what? that never happens.) and everyone else has to save the day. A theme in this series? perhaps. But one I so enjoy. We also get a bit more Mal backstory, and that is always fun. ...more
I adore Mayim Bialik and have been a fan since Blossom. I think she is the best addition to The Big Bang Theory with Amy getting the best lines (whichI adore Mayim Bialik and have been a fan since Blossom. I think she is the best addition to The Big Bang Theory with Amy getting the best lines (which she delivers wonderfully..."oh its a tiara" is just fantastic). So that is why I decided to listen to this book, narrated by the author.
I am NOT the target audience, but as I have been a girl, and have girled up quite nicely if I do say so myself, I do have some thoughts on this gem of a book. Mayim reminds girls many times throughout the book "this is normal" - which is really what we all wanted when we were going through the terribly growing pains that occurred from 12 until about 22. She also knows when to suggest a talk with a parent, or teacher, or someone -- get help, you don't need to feel this way!
If you have a daughter anywhere from age 8 to maybe 17...get her this book. I think it will give some great ideas and suggestions, and just knowing you are not alone can be a great thing too! ...more
I listened to this book read by the author, and loved it. I laughed, I cried, I adore Lauren even more now than I did. I got the feeling that Lorelai I listened to this book read by the author, and loved it. I laughed, I cried, I adore Lauren even more now than I did. I got the feeling that Lorelai Gilmore is really Lauren and vice-versa. There were many times in the book that I felt I was listening to the character more than the real person. Lauren is honest and human, and her little half laughs as she talks about embarrassing things remind me of my friends. And I really hope she is right, because it really was more of a cliff-hanger....more
I think I might have enjoyed this more had the readers been the actual people, although that would have been difficult in some situations, so maybe itI think I might have enjoyed this more had the readers been the actual people, although that would have been difficult in some situations, so maybe it was better than none of them were the real people. I did not and have not routinely watched the daily show, however I have watched some episodes, and have seen way more clips. This was a interesting look inside what turns out to be a pretty normal office - at least in my world (where things are a little odd). ...more
I listened to this, and enjoyed it quite a lot...I could see it as an episode. Gave me a Dead fix as I don't have cable and am behind a season :(I listened to this, and enjoyed it quite a lot...I could see it as an episode. Gave me a Dead fix as I don't have cable and am behind a season :(...more
I adored this book. I listened to this, read by the author, which was just fantastic. I kept envisioning Miranda Bailey. It made me think about my lifI adored this book. I listened to this, read by the author, which was just fantastic. I kept envisioning Miranda Bailey. It made me think about my life, and to realize I don't need to apologize for doing things for me (like stepping down from being supervisor) - I don't have anyone I owe something to. I ended up purchasing a copy to give to my mom because it has an awesome section on thanking your mom. ...more
I did end up watching season 4 before getting to this book - I feel that was an error. I think I would have enjoyed this book more if I didn't know whI did end up watching season 4 before getting to this book - I feel that was an error. I think I would have enjoyed this book more if I didn't know what was going to happen in the future of the series. The story was really good, but the Logan stuff was bittersweet. I did like seeing the regulars show up again, and get a bit more into Weevil's return to the bike. ...more
An enjoyable installment in the continuing saga in the Buffy universe. I do so love Spike and its good to see how he got where he was at the beginningAn enjoyable installment in the continuing saga in the Buffy universe. I do so love Spike and its good to see how he got where he was at the beginning of After the Fall (Angel)....more
While I am enjoying the story as it unfolds in the comic book...I am missing some of the character development the TV show has done. Sophia comes to mWhile I am enjoying the story as it unfolds in the comic book...I am missing some of the character development the TV show has done. Sophia comes to mind, as does the absence of Earl and (my favorite character) Daryl. I look forward to how the future goes for our comic characters. ...more
I have been watching the show since it started...though I had not read the comics. Finally decided to start the original story. I can see why it got pI have been watching the show since it started...though I had not read the comics. Finally decided to start the original story. I can see why it got picked up for a series. Pretty deep concepts for a graphic novel (I still think of them as comic books). Maybe the should be tragedy books instead, as this is definitely in that realm....more
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