 | | 10-07-2008, 10:17 AM |
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| Quote: | Isn't there a HBO vampire show supposed to come out some time? | The books are so much better than the show, True Blood, on HBO. I'm still watching, but if they mess up Eric, one of my favorite characters, as much as most of the others then I won't watch past this season. Eric's had about 3 minutes of screen time so far and will probably only be in a few more episodes before I make my decision.
Most of the story that Alan Ball has added is excess baggage that weighs down the fast-paced story of the books. The books are more subtle, witty and believable ( character wise ).
Where Charlaine Harris would give 2 subtle clues about something, Alan Ball uses 10 obvious repeated clues and then to get some kind of twisty mystery throws a few red herrings in to contradict the obvious clues. It's the difference between a pen and ink drawing on one hand where the thickness of the brush and the pressure applied makes a very simple and elegant piece of art. While on the other hand you have a drawing made with a heavy, thick graphite pencil, with attempts to erase lines and redraw them resulting in a smudged mess.
The only reason I'm still watching is because I have become an Alexander Skarsgard fan and hope he gets to play the "Eric" from the books. Otherwise I'm finished with HBO. __________________ avi - Henry Fitzroy of BloodTies
Henry: I died and returned from death. She showed me the ways of the night. Our love making was like we were on fire.
Vicki: You should work in recruitment.
Last edited by =-Kathy-> : 10-09-2008 at 09:46 AM.
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