tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post8061446576866973495..comments2024-01-30T17:24:27.175-05:00Comments on Paperback Princess: Paperback's Pondering's: The Reader vs. The Non-Reader (Non-Reader's Point of View) paperbackprincesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07446601964387517150noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-17226713921924398282016-03-01T19:04:13.173-05:002016-03-01T19:04:13.173-05:00Hi Ruzaika, thank you so much for commenting! :) Y...Hi Ruzaika, thank you so much for commenting! :) You've brought up some really good points! I feel like all of us are really biased toward the things that we love, and the things that are special to us. And I completely agree with you! I know I get really defensive over my favourite bands/movies when these so called "fake fans" come waltzing in, pretending they know everything. It can get very frustrating. However, you said it best. It all comes down to respecting each other's opinions and not jumping to conclusions. I'm glad you liked the post, hopefully my sister will allow me to write more for her blog in the future. :P <br />- Claudia claudsthoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17753307024364377332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-49137100557330916552016-02-26T02:44:05.883-05:002016-02-26T02:44:05.883-05:00HEY THERE, CLAUDIA!! First of all, I'm really ...HEY THERE, CLAUDIA!! First of all, I'm really sorry I'm so late in commenting here but I somehow missed this post when it first went up- I was SO looking forward to seeing the non readers' point of view! <br /><br />Now that that's out of the way, let me get into the matter at hand. I have to say I was feeling maybe a bit too biased towards non-readers, what with me being a reader myself and all that, but now that you've aired your views, I think I'm finally more open to accepting that it really IS okay to be a fan of the movie even if you haven't read or do not want to read the book. <br /><br />My problem is that when it comes to series like Harry Potter, I kinda feel that those who watch only the movies miss so MUCH of the story. IDK. But I guess you can't really miss something you don't know about... Argh, but that's exactly what I'm talking about- I want the non-readers to see what they are missing out on. But on the other hand, I COMPLETELY agree with you about some books being quite unappealing when the movies are much better. So I guess in the end we just have to respect each other's opinions and just deal wit h it :D <br /><br />Great discussion, Claudia- you and Emily should really collab more and bring about more stuff like this!<br /><br />Ruzaika @ <a href="http://reading-is-dreaming-with-open-eyes.blogspot.hu/" rel="nofollow">The Regal Critiques</a><br />Ruzaika @ Wordy & Whimsicalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03622559256241751912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-67049273858895620542016-02-13T09:20:04.136-05:002016-02-13T09:20:04.136-05:00I'm definitely of the 'just enjoy your fil...I'm definitely of the 'just enjoy your film/book' school of thought :)Cee Arr @ Dora Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04074909561530525221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-62002985773852574342016-02-13T03:36:54.578-05:002016-02-13T03:36:54.578-05:00AW Claudia, THAT's SO SWEET OMG <3 Thankyou...AW Claudia, THAT's SO SWEET OMG <3 Thankyouuu :)<br />Yeah haha, it's easy to get protective of the things we love! For a movie yeah, it doesn't really matter if you've read the book for me - so long as you get what the book originally meant, or at least the movie, then I'm fine. I remember being really annoyed with The Hunger Games because after a while, it seemed like there were so many fake fans, that were only focused on Team Peeta and Team Gale - that frustrated me to no end! <br />I'm so glad I didn't offend you <3 Geraldine @ Corralling Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08736170042008371323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-6495787886259598792016-02-12T16:23:36.799-05:002016-02-12T16:23:36.799-05:00I guess as a fan of anything really, we get really...I guess as a fan of anything really, we get really defensive/over protective. But some just take it a little overboard! I just don't think there's anything wrong with preferring one over the other, or reading/watching one but not watching/reading the other, you know? And thank you! I hope that I can find more books that appeal to me as well! :)<br />- Claudiaclaudsthoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17753307024364377332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-17635059102942269432016-02-12T16:20:28.233-05:002016-02-12T16:20:28.233-05:00Definitely! For me, I'm an avid movie watcher,...Definitely! For me, I'm an avid movie watcher, and so I do enjoy the movie better. But then again there are some that enjoy reading the story and creating their own picture in their mind, rather than seeing it come to life in a movie. :)<br />-Claudiaclaudsthoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17753307024364377332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-84865190990928945882016-02-12T16:16:38.288-05:002016-02-12T16:16:38.288-05:00Hi Geraldine! First let me start off by saying how...Hi Geraldine! First let me start off by saying how much I love your name! It's really unique and sounds really nice! :P Anyways, I totally agree with you 100% that us non-readers probably just haven't found the right book. Some completely hate reading and books, but like I said, it just takes a lot to impress me. :) And I do see your point with the movies and the whole "fake fan" thing. I agree that as a fan of a book, movie, band, etc, we do get a little over protective/defensive sometimes. :P I see it in myself with the bands that I love as well! I guess for me I just don't see it from the book reader's point of view? You know? I kind of just think that if it's a movie that you like, it shouldn't really matter if you've read the book or not. But again you did bring up some really good points about people not understanding the meaning behind the book, which I will agree bothers me a lot when I like a song or a movie. Thank you for your comment, and don't worry you did not offend me one bit, it's great to see other people's point of view! :) claudsthoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17753307024364377332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-67410282966198149522016-02-11T13:57:21.765-05:002016-02-11T13:57:21.765-05:00I totally agree with you! Some avid readers get to...I totally agree with you! Some avid readers get too defensive about their favourite books being turned into films. I didn't enjoy Harry Potter either, but I did like the films! I adored perks too. I hope you manage to find more books this year that you enjoy! :D<br /><br />Denise | <a href="www.thebibliolater.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">The Bibliolater</a>Dulcie @ Riot Grrrl Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10592564973574638773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-81841794618364713512016-02-11T06:27:23.924-05:002016-02-11T06:27:23.924-05:00Totally agree! There's nothing wrong with pref...Totally agree! There's nothing wrong with preferring the movie. There's nothing wrong with preferring the book. There's nothing wrong with feeling both have their own merits and that neither was 'better' than the other. :)Cee Arr @ Dora Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04074909561530525221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-86883637194893393752016-02-11T06:22:50.954-05:002016-02-11T06:22:50.954-05:00HEY CLAUDIA *waves excitedly* ITS GREAT TO SEE YOU...HEY CLAUDIA *waves excitedly* ITS GREAT TO SEE YOU POST - especially about this topic! :) <br />You've brought up some FANTASTIC points :) <br />As a reader, I find that it's a matter of finding the right book? Like you said, you're not really into the mythical stuff, but Perks was AMAZING for you (AND I AGREE - PERKS WAS FANTASTIC!). I personally think that non-readers just haven't found the kind of books they like best?? But that's just me :S <br />I think us bookworms get so upset when a new movie is made because of several reasons. For one, if we love the book, then we're SUPER worried that the movie won't be as great (HINT: The Mortal Instruments movie compared to the original book, City of Bones -cringes-). Also, I know that for me, I get a bit annoyed because it feels like there are all these fake fans?? For example, there'll be a couple of people just quoting a book, and THEY DONT EVEN KNOW THE REAL MEANING BEHIND IT. And plus, sometimes it feels like its to be with the "popular" thing, you know? For me, it feels like it devalues the meaning of the book/series, and it cheapens it :S <br />Movies are definitely fantastic - it's so great to see how the story is reimagined and portrayed from a completely different medium! :) <br />SORRY FOR THE LONG AS COMMENT - I'm just really into this topic haha and I love your post! THESE ARE JUST MY OPINIONS and I'm really sorry if I've offended you in any way :/ Geraldine @ Corralling Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08736170042008371323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-75255246210096822052016-02-10T15:43:09.510-05:002016-02-10T15:43:09.510-05:00Thanks for your opinion! Yes, there are a ton of b...Thanks for your opinion! Yes, there are a ton of books that weren't as enjoyable as the movie. Hopefully we can both find our perfect books soon! :) <br />Claudia claudsthoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17753307024364377332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-32204979877915008072016-02-10T12:27:34.743-05:002016-02-10T12:27:34.743-05:00Claudia, I totally understand the taking a lot to ...Claudia, I totally understand the taking a lot to impress thing. Lately a lot of the books I have been reading have been falling short for me. I also agree that people get unnecessarily apprehensive when it comes to movies. Personally, there are a ton of book to movie adaptations where I haven't read the book because I don't the book would be as enjoyable as the movie.Sierra @ The Nerdgirl Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14988689551994156529noreply@blogger.com