tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post7568431209923615128..comments2023-09-16T09:33:11.757-04:00Comments on Diary of an Eccentric: Guest Post: Ben H. Winters, author of Sense and Sensibility and Sea MonstersAnnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-43521208464852935802010-01-21T08:10:40.342-05:002010-01-21T08:10:40.342-05:00~bermudaonion: His sense of humor is evident in t...~bermudaonion: His sense of humor is evident in the book as well, though the sea monsters just didn't work for me.<br /><br />~Lisa: I'm looking forward to your thoughts on both the sea monsters and the zombies!<br /><br />~Mari: While the sea monsters didn't work for me, the mashups themselves don't bother me. They're fun in their own way.<br /><br />~April: I hope you enjoy it!<br /><br />~Serena: I wonder if the sea monsters would have integrated better with Persuasion? No idea, since I haven't yet read that book.<br /><br />~Stephanie: Glad you enjoyed it!<br /><br />~Suko: Thanks! Hope you have some author guest bloggers in the future.<br /><br />~Staci: Thanks!<br /><br />~Natalie: Hope you get a chance to read it. I'd love to hear your thoughts.<br /><br />~Rebecca: Even though it didn't work for me, I totally think it's worth a try.<br /><br />~Wisteria: You should give it a try at some point. I'm glad I did, even though I wasn't able to finish it. I've seen several positive reviews.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-15097342973013079442010-01-21T07:09:21.352-05:002010-01-21T07:09:21.352-05:00Very interesting post. I can't even imagine re...Very interesting post. I can't even imagine reading this book. I'm so curious now.wisteriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02620398484256424032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-17306051691073775792010-01-18T20:55:00.095-05:002010-01-18T20:55:00.095-05:00Incredibly entertaining guest post! I have not re...Incredibly entertaining guest post! I have not really had any desire to read these books (as I watched a book trailer for this one and was turned off by it) but I might be willing to give it a try after reading his humorous post explaining why he chose these books to 'poke fun at'. How much spirit must be in the writing as Ben seems full of wit, character, and spirit.Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02706544792110129160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-50022191154470613342010-01-18T20:54:44.182-05:002010-01-18T20:54:44.182-05:00Very interesting interview . I'll have to read...Very interesting interview . I'll have to read the book sometime.Natalie Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05528178914797482869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-37425435644751691692010-01-18T20:26:49.511-05:002010-01-18T20:26:49.511-05:00I really enjoyed this guest post!I really enjoyed this guest post!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-34001249633661393702010-01-18T18:07:45.422-05:002010-01-18T18:07:45.422-05:00Wonderful guest post, Anna and Ben! I haven't...Wonderful guest post, Anna and Ben! I haven't had any guest posts on my blog but this makes me consider having one in the future. I really enjoyed reading this post.Sukohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11893742747135555499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-54958250517262808622010-01-18T17:47:34.223-05:002010-01-18T17:47:34.223-05:00I think this is the cleverest, wittiest, and funni...I think this is the cleverest, wittiest, and funniest guest post I've ever read. Like Mari, I appreciate his respect for Jane Austen. Thanks!Stephaniehttp://starkravingbibliophile.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-40067331888097036482010-01-18T17:30:34.764-05:002010-01-18T17:30:34.764-05:00I'm going to take a different approach here an...I'm going to take a different approach here and call out Mr. winters on his copout answer to the Persuasion question. I think that not doing Persuasion with sea monsters, since it is based on the water, was a personal decision, given his amusement with the Palmers... He could have simply left it at that...and not maligned a perfectly well-written novel -- though lesser known.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-69569945774318205662010-01-18T15:43:08.655-05:002010-01-18T15:43:08.655-05:00What an excellent and fun post!! I have this book...What an excellent and fun post!! I have this book and can't wait to read it!Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02026539637409766437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-39396406279782635752010-01-18T15:30:13.924-05:002010-01-18T15:30:13.924-05:00What a wonderful guest post. I like the respect he...What a wonderful guest post. I like the respect he shows for Jane Austen and her writing, as well as for her "passionate fans". I am sure there are many who are not too happy with these mash ups. :)Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13763880769278650225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-37543410043357512952010-01-18T15:29:20.318-05:002010-01-18T15:29:20.318-05:00Wow! How incredible that you had Ben as a guest p...Wow! How incredible that you had Ben as a guest poster! And he is so funny. LOVE the post. LOVE. Have not read it yet, but it is on my list for sure. I have to read Pride and Prejudice and Zombies first.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05703297010445873719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-32140175613047309372010-01-18T14:37:43.181-05:002010-01-18T14:37:43.181-05:00Great guest post! I love this line - "It has...Great guest post! I love this line - "It has not gathered around itself the unmistakable stink of importance." It sounds like Ben has a great sense of humor.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.com