Comments for solskinn.org http://solskinn.org/blog Thu, 26 May 2011 17:47:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Comment on The Dragonseeker Saga: New Tales of the Nine Worlds by Douglas “Dag” Rossman by Heidi Albright http://solskinn.org/blog/?p=47#comment-20 Heidi Albright Thu, 26 May 2011 17:47:03 +0000 http://solskinn.org/blog/?p=47#comment-20 I read this book as well and really enjoyed it. I do have to report that Rossman is not the most fluid or poetic authors, but the story is strong enough to overcome the shortcoming. I found Dagg's life lessons to be my life lessons and his adventures through the worlds seemed to parallel many of my life experiences in modern life (without the fantastical aspects of course). I've blindly and persistently pursued “goals" that turned out to be fool hearty and in turn created a negative ripple effect in my world, to a lesser extent than in the story, but life altering all the same. Having an affinity for dragons, Dagg's desire to meet one was my draw to the book at first. After reading it I have to say it actually taught me something, and I believe that "something" would be different for everyone. A great story! I read this book as well and really enjoyed it. I do have to report that Rossman is not the most fluid or poetic authors, but the story is strong enough to overcome the shortcoming. I found Dagg’s life lessons to be my life lessons and his adventures through the worlds seemed to parallel many of my life experiences in modern life (without the fantastical aspects of course). I’ve blindly and persistently pursued “goals” that turned out to be fool hearty and in turn created a negative ripple effect in my world, to a lesser extent than in the story, but life altering all the same. Having an affinity for dragons, Dagg’s desire to meet one was my draw to the book at first. After reading it I have to say it actually taught me something, and I believe that “something” would be different for everyone. A great story!

]]> Comment on Troll Tales Retold by Joanne Asala Illustrations by Theodor Kittelsen by Luella Grangaard http://solskinn.org/blog/?p=49#comment-19 Luella Grangaard Sun, 08 May 2011 04:18:34 +0000 http://solskinn.org/blog/?p=49#comment-19 Completed the book. Slow read, but some good tales. I see many cross overs with names of trolls in Tolkien books as in the Dragon Seeker. In addition I see some common European fairly tales showing up here in a bit different form, such as Snow White. I actually thought th last little comments, or chapter on American Trolls and how it addressed how Americans wouldn't accept unpleasant ugly trolls was rather clever and a good comment on Americans. Completed the book. Slow read, but some good tales. I see many cross overs with names of trolls in Tolkien books as in the Dragon Seeker. In addition I see some common European fairly tales showing up here in a bit different form, such as Snow White. I actually thought th last little comments, or chapter on American Trolls and how it addressed how Americans wouldn’t accept unpleasant ugly trolls was rather clever and a good comment on Americans.

]]> Comment on A Untamed Land by Luella Grangaard http://solskinn.org/blog/?p=42#comment-18 Luella Grangaard Sat, 16 Apr 2011 12:39:11 +0000 http://solskinn.org/blog/?p=42#comment-18 I have the next one in the series A New Day Rising, I have to find out what happens to Ingeborg. It is not on my list to do but i want to read the whole series I have the next one in the series A New Day Rising, I have to find out what happens to Ingeborg. It is not on my list to do but i want to read the whole series

]]> Comment on A Untamed Land by Phyllis Peterson http://solskinn.org/blog/?p=42#comment-17 Phyllis Peterson Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:41:30 +0000 http://solskinn.org/blog/?p=42#comment-17 I just finished the book and enjoyed it. Was a quick read. My grandparents pioneered in North Dakota so kept thinking of them and their many hardships as I was reading the novel. I just finished the book and enjoyed it. Was a quick read. My grandparents pioneered in North Dakota so kept thinking of them and their many hardships as I was reading the novel.

]]> Comment on Peer Gynt by Henrick Ibsen by Luella Grangaard http://solskinn.org/blog/?p=35#comment-16 Luella Grangaard Sun, 27 Mar 2011 19:20:20 +0000 http://solskinn.org/blog/?p=35#comment-16 I finished this book!!!! It was a difficult read for me. There is lots of reference to what must be iconic references from Norwegian folklore. So I need to read some other items to get osme of this. I like the idea of the button caster taking basiaclly your soul and recasting it. Also since reading this and participating in the music class I better appreciate what Grieg tried to do with the Peer Gynt Suite I finished this book!!!! It was a difficult read for me. There is lots of reference to what must be iconic references from Norwegian folklore. So I need to read some other items to get osme of this. I like the idea of the button caster taking basiaclly your soul and recasting it.

Also since reading this and participating in the music class I better appreciate what Grieg tried to do with the Peer Gynt Suite

]]> Comment on Peer Gynt by Henrick Ibsen by Luella Grangaard http://solskinn.org/blog/?p=35#comment-15 Luella Grangaard Wed, 16 Feb 2011 02:28:05 +0000 http://solskinn.org/blog/?p=35#comment-15 I am finally getting into Peer Gynt. Now it is becoming interesting just took 30 pages Luella I am finally getting into Peer Gynt. Now it is becoming interesting just took 30 pages
Luella

]]> Comment on Third Life of Per Smevik by luella http://solskinn.org/blog/?p=32#comment-14 luella Mon, 07 Feb 2011 21:23:54 +0000 http://solskinn.org/blog/?p=32#comment-14 Sounds interesting. Luella Sounds interesting.
Luella

]]> Comment on Norwegian Literature Blog by Heidi Albright http://solskinn.org/blog/?p=8#comment-13 Heidi Albright Tue, 01 Feb 2011 18:43:41 +0000 http://solskinn.org/blog/?p=8#comment-13 Let me know when your done with the Norse Myths, I would love to borrow that one! Let me know when your done with the Norse Myths, I would love to borrow that one!

]]> Comment on Norwegian Literature Blog by Heidi Albright http://solskinn.org/blog/?p=8#comment-12 Heidi Albright Tue, 01 Feb 2011 18:43:01 +0000 http://solskinn.org/blog/?p=8#comment-12 I look forward to having something constructive to say on this blog. Currently the only associated book I have is the Trolls of Norway book I borrowed from Nancy. I will be sure to comment on it when I'm done. So far, it's quite entertaining.!! I look forward to having something constructive to say on this blog. Currently the only associated book I have is the Trolls of Norway book I borrowed from Nancy. I will be sure to comment on it when I’m done. So far, it’s quite entertaining.!!

]]> Comment on Norwegian Literature Blog by Berit Reistad http://solskinn.org/blog/?p=8#comment-11 Berit Reistad Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:10:18 +0000 http://solskinn.org/blog/?p=8#comment-11 I have not read any Norwegian books in 50 years, just wanted to try this. I have not read any Norwegian books in 50 years, just wanted to try this.

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