Month: September 2022

The Rings of Bezos

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I watched the first couple of episodes of The Rings of Power with an open mind. I wanted to like this, even if it was just going to be some fan fiction fun. The cast is wonderful, the settings and music are great, there are some really cool things to look at, but I just don’t enjoy the story, at all. I don’t find it engaging or interesting in the least. Some of the dialogue seems just painfully bad to me, like a CW teen drama dressed up with British accents and portentous music. I know many fans are enjoying it, and if it makes them happy, then that’s great, may they continue to enjoy it for as long as it airs. But it’s definitely not for me. One thing I will say is that it had me howling with laughter when Durin shouted at Elrond “YAH MISSED MUH WEDDING!!” I think that was the moment at which I knew I couldn’t take it anymore.

Peter Jackson’s trilogy had its flaws, but I enjoyed it much more than this. Maybe it will get better. I think it is very hard to compete with Game of Thrones, a series of novels that seem like they were written with television in mind, and which is also a much more modern kind of story, making it far easier to adapt. I felt amazon’s Wheel of Time also had some serious flaws and I was disappointed with it. I don’t see how an adaptation can ever recapture the magic of reading a book you really love. So, I’ll go back and read the Silmarillion again.

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THE OSPREY MAN, available now

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THE OSPREY MAN

Christopher Tuthill

Jacob is at that most magical time between childhood and adolescence. As the end of the school year approaches, he is dreaming of baseball and the beach, but most of all, about working on the comic book he and his best friend Jonathan have created, The Osprey Man. Then tragedy strikes and Jacob has to find an inner strength he is not sure he has.

This beautifully written tale of youth, coping, and working through grief is ideal for readers of all ages.

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The Reviews of THE OSPREY MAN are coming in:

Read the review from D. Donovan, Midwest Book Review: “
“Osprey Man reveals its surprises, unwrapping them through the course of the story like birthday gifts.”

Teddy Rose Book Reviews:

“‘The Osprey Man,’ was a highly enjoyable novel, and a wonderfully nostalgic look back at the eighties. Tuthill’s writing was genuine, heartfelt and skilled. I really felt for Jacob and his loss and I wanted him to succeed from the get-go. This is a five-star book that can be enjoyed by any and all readers!”

“A great read, with well-drawn characters. Chronicles that first, elusive love and all its insecurities as well as the tangled webs of friendships and devotion to the causes that inform who we become later in life. Harkens back to an innocence that many of us can relate to. I can’t wait to see what Chris is up to next!”–Glenn Jochum, singer and songwriter

Goodreads reviews:

“I found this book to be a really beautiful piece on grief and moving on. Jacob’s point of view was very poignant and touching and I found it really similar to how I have felt after losing someone close to me.
Five stars for this stunning tale!”

“This YA coming-of-age novel is a heartwarming tale of grief, friendship and perseverance told through the age of a young boy on the verge of becoming a teenager, and Tuthill portrays this perfectly.”–Laura Lee

“This is the first novel by Christopher Tuthill that I have read, but I would gladly read more! The atmosphere in this novel was perfect. The nostalgia of the 1980’s and the beginning of summer after school lets out, created a pitch perfect setting that made the background of the novel almost feel like a character in it’s own right.”

“Tuthill has created a beautiful and moving novel, with all of the panache of a great YA story. It’s obvious from his writing that he understands how kids talk and act and this glimpse back into the 1980’s seems as fresh and timely as ever.”

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