Tag Archives: As boring as the back of a shampoo bottle

Life & Death Chapter 14

Posted on 04/07/2016 by vivisector

Given the prevalence in the series, I still have to ask why Bella/Beau is too stupid to ask about the sparkling. I’ve already complained about how obnoxious it is that Ed seemed to think it was scary. I cannot imagine … Continue reading →

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Inheritance Chapter 56

Posted on 02/28/2012 by vivisector

A couple of quick gripes about the last chapter before we move on. First, does Chris think about the impact of anything he writes or just he just puke at the keyboard and go with whatever happens? I don’t expect … Continue reading →

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Inheritance Chapter 36

Posted on 01/19/2012 by vivisector

This chapter is called “the word of a rider”. Which must mean Eragon is about to throw down some law the peasants. Because his word is as binding as any king and he can just make precedent by speaking. Eragon … Continue reading →

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Inheritance Chapter 14

Posted on 12/06/2011 by vivisector

This chapter is called “mooneater”. Eragon rolled his shoulders as he walked through the Varden’s camp, trying to work out the kink in his neck that he had acquired while sparring with Arya and Blödhgarm earlier that afternoon. Oh, thank … Continue reading →

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Maximum Ride Chapters 116-120

Posted on 11/02/2011 by vivisector

You know, just when Jimmy starts making an argument for his involuntary euthanization he starts cracking jokes. That won’t save you Jimmy boy but I appreciate the effort. I stared with the fiercest, most righteous anger and hatred as Jeb … Continue reading →

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Maximum Ride Chapters 47 & 48

Posted on 08/27/2011 by vivisector

I like how Jimmy and Chris make excellent examples to compare and contrast. Not in a good versus bad writing sort of way, god no. I may be an idiot but my higher brain functions are still in place. At … Continue reading →

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Midnight Sun Chapter 9 Part 3

Posted on 06/26/2011 by vivisector

I’m sorry I’m taking so long with these but really, I think this deserves close inspection. So they sit there at the restaurant, god I hate repeating that, give us a damned name Otis! Ed tells Bella that he expects … Continue reading →

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Bree Part 17

Posted on 05/20/2011 by vivisector

Riley continues to suggest to Bree that she should really, like please please please, convince Fred to fight with them. Which brings me to my next question, why does Fred bother hanging out with these people again? I mean, he … Continue reading →

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Brisingr Chapters 31 & 32

Posted on 03/21/2011 by vivisector

So just where did all these zombie soldiers come from? They showed up about a third of the way through this book and they’re starting to become rather common so it stands to reason that they don’t take a lot … Continue reading →

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Brisingr Chapters 17 & 18

Posted on 03/07/2011 by vivisector

These Chapters are called ‘intersecting sagas’ and ‘making amends’. Eragon heals a tumor then decides to hold a weekly session where he does requests and then decides he needs a sword. It might sound like I’m compressing three boring things … Continue reading →

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