You do! I've just read his new one. They do evolve fairly sharply within the first five to ten (ha! but they can be fairly quick reads, especially the early ones) but I definitely recommend the series. Also, have you read Phillip Pullman's "Northern Lights" trilogy? (Have we discussed it before?? I can't remember, ack.)
Xander can still be a struggle for me. I think I get him in a believable voice, but I don't manage to pull off the Xander-isms that, say, reremouse and savoytruffle can. Or cordelianne's babble. If I try, it gets too over-the-top, so I end up scaling it in. Possibly this is one reason I'm not drawn to young Xander - late or post-series is easier, I can believe he's a bit more cynical or subdued.
I'm still totally taken aback by the idea that Illyria and the Dark is Rising series share backstory, because they are so far apart in my head. I saw what you meant when you pointed it out and explained, but still. Different planets. Actually, I need to dig those books out (or possibly just buy them again - I know someone walked off with book 4, at least, and some pages are falling out of book 1) because I think Elder Son might enjoy them now.
This tea idea (http://www.fullbloomtea.com/) looks fun. I just wanted to share that. :)
Right now I absolutely have to get a follow-up letter off to the head guy over there, as they're having a meeting later this week. Hopefully I will be receiving a phone call by Friday! I will definitely keep you posted. Things went well, I think.
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Date: 2007-10-16 11:13 am (UTC)Xander can still be a struggle for me. I think I get him in a believable voice, but I don't manage to pull off the Xander-isms that, say,
I'm still totally taken aback by the idea that Illyria and the Dark is Rising series share backstory, because they are so far apart in my head. I saw what you meant when you pointed it out and explained, but still. Different planets. Actually, I need to dig those books out (or possibly just buy them again - I know someone walked off with book 4, at least, and some pages are falling out of book 1) because I think Elder Son might enjoy them now.
This tea idea (http://www.fullbloomtea.com/) looks fun. I just wanted to share that. :)
Right now I absolutely have to get a follow-up letter off to the head guy over there, as they're having a meeting later this week. Hopefully I will be receiving a phone call by Friday! I will definitely keep you posted. Things went well, I think.