Okay, so I like foreign covers. That was established a while back, here. And covers from different countries still enthrall me. So I've been wondering about doing a weekly installment (because, ahem, I think it would be easier if I had at least one weekly post) with a mini book review, along with the different covers for a book. I'll put the cover from the United States for those of you who are cool enough to live somewhere else (not that I don't love the U.S., but seeing as it's all I've ever known . . .) Plus, now I can do reviews for books that I love but never got around to reviewing.
Anyway, I'll do at least this week. If you think it's a good idea, tell me, please!Up for today: Graceling, by Kristin Cashore.
Review:
I bet a lot of you have read this book. It goes back to the days of hard fantasy, but it has a twist of a kind of modern idea. I think the American cover is really good at showing that. The modern idea is called 'Graces' -- special talents the some people posses. Some of these people can cook. Some of these people can tell fantastic stories. But Katsa? Katsa's got the Grace to kill.
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And then there's the other cover, the one on the left.

Yup. Chinese.
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That definitely doesn't look like the same book.
I would guess that she's a sorcerer or a fairy or something. And there is so not anything wrong with fairies.
And . . . That's it! Well, that isn't it, but I figure four is probably enough. I might come back to this one later -- Kristin Cashore is amazing about keeping them all in one spot.
So what do you think? Keep doing this? Or let it die?
9 comments:
Yes.
Yes. Yes. Imagine me nodding. I like this idea. It's clever.
You're kind of clever, though. (Great now I sound freaky.) It was meant in a good way.
Graceling was such a great book. I love the Chinese cover!
Of course I hate the idea and will harrass you each week if you continue doing these. Take that what you will.
However, I am quite (INSANELY) fond of Graceling, and even though the idea of weekly posts sucks, this was a good book choice. I'm rather loving the Chinese cover, because is it very magical. Like the book. -nods-
Wasn't this a riveting comment?
(Um, so maybe I lie.) (I thought we covered this when we first became friends?) (Anyways, I might be kind of in love with the idea of weekly posts.) (You know, whatever.) (Ahem.)
I like seeing covers from different countries. I think it's interesting as well as a great reflection of pop culture in each country. I say keep doing it. :)
Thanks for the post on my blog!
I love this idea! Graceling was a good book too :]
BTW, you're blog looks amazing! Please do more foreign cover fridays!
I think the foreign cover Friday is a great idea. Keep it up!
Heather
Amber: Hah, thank you. -preens- I like being told I'm clever. Ahem. I loved Graceling too.
Maggie: ...You confuse me. Ahem again. -eyes time of comment- Sleep deprivation. That must be it.
Kidding lol. I like the Chinese one too.
Samantha: No problem! I love seeing it too. It's really amazing to see how different people interpret the story.
Sarah: Thank you! I will. :P
Heather: Thanks! I think I am going to.
( *offended* My sarcasm sucks at five in the morning, okay? Don't make fun. )
Maggie: Ahem. Sorry.
Honestly I really dislike the Finnish cover as it makes Katsa look like a brute and she really is not. I think the English cover represents Katsa the best. I agree with you about the Chinese cover, too faerie-ish
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