tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post4581531211906927422..comments2024-01-17T04:33:08.243-08:00Comments on My Friend Amy: Review: Battle Royale by Koushun Takami (Translated by Yuji Oniki)Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02515314638093018928noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-10908240173750164072010-01-17T21:51:18.946-08:002010-01-17T21:51:18.946-08:00Kay, I hope you find time for it! :)
leopard, I h...Kay, I hope you find time for it! :)<br /><br />leopard, I haven't but I hope to at some point.<br /><br />Candace--I really hope you do.<br /><br />Ana--well if you know they are different going in, it might help. Meghan didn't like this book at all, and loves the Hunger Games.<br /><br />Debbie--I know. I would probably be the first killed, LOLAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02515314638093018928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-24977706898055787962010-01-17T21:02:38.800-08:002010-01-17T21:02:38.800-08:00It's been awhile since I read this and I enjoy...It's been awhile since I read this and I enjoyed it but I don't think it mad as much of an impact one me. I actually thought the book could have been shorter. The class was huge and watching how 30 or 40 kids die was a bit much for me.<br /><br />I was one of those who thought the movie was very cheesy but my friend's ex-boyfriend said it's his favorite movie.<br /><br />Books like this really make me wonder what I would do in that type of situation? Do you give in and play to try and survive or try to figure out some other way to escape?Debbie's World of Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09892876966477693699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-63242825606890672502010-01-17T13:59:53.911-08:002010-01-17T13:59:53.911-08:00I definitely want to read this (and your review wa...I definitely want to read this (and your review was fantastic, btw), but now I'm wondering if I should read HG first to avoid disappointment.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-80644247089872837552010-01-16T06:32:35.597-08:002010-01-16T06:32:35.597-08:00I do plan on finishing this -- when? Who knows.I do plan on finishing this -- when? Who knows.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-55307638229872814492010-01-15T18:25:08.720-08:002010-01-15T18:25:08.720-08:00Ever see the film that was adapted from this novel...Ever see the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Battle-Royale-Directors-Cut-Collectors/dp/B000F4LPJ6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1263608362&sr=1-1" rel="nofollow">film</a> that was adapted from this novel? It is one of the more influential of the past ten years. And it starred one of the more legendary Japanese actor/directors, Takeshi Kitano. I'd recommend you check it out. Great review. Thanks for this.le0pard13https://www.blogger.com/profile/09421175808461787862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-40697201249957250702010-01-14T15:59:30.219-08:002010-01-14T15:59:30.219-08:00My man read this a couple years ago and loved it, ...My man read this a couple years ago and loved it, but I haven't read more than a few pages of it (not because I wasn't interested though!) I'm glad to see you enjoyed it. I think it's great to know that it shares similarities with The Hunger Games, but that they each have their own specific aspects.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-17174134089996711602010-01-13T20:57:39.053-08:002010-01-13T20:57:39.053-08:00Swapna -- it was definitely worth the read.
Thank...Swapna -- it was definitely worth the read.<br /><br />Thanks Nat! And by the way sorry I haven't joined in on a discussion yet, I still really want to.<br /><br />Thanks Claire...I remain undecided about watching the movie.<br /><br />Juju--I hope you get a chance to read it!<br /><br />Kirsten--I've also heard mixed comments about the film, but I may watch it yet.<br /><br />J.S. Peyton -- it's dark to be sure but not hopeless. I'm really glad I read it and I think you might like it too.<br /><br />Sandy--true this is much less kid friendly.<br /><br />Renay-LOL. The love triangle works for me...well not really. I only care about Peeta. and I was looking forward to this one based on your reaction to it.<br /><br />Jodie--it is. Even in greatest darkness I'm always amazed at how much goodness there still can be.<br /><br />Thanks Melody! I hope you read it.<br /><br />I know Kathy! Hopefully you'll enjoy next month's pick more.<br /><br />Matthew--it is!Amy @ My Friend Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10259743929910918779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-43900616437400327452010-01-13T19:13:14.774-08:002010-01-13T19:13:14.774-08:00Sounds kind of interesting!Sounds kind of interesting!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809860206684437582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-26365227433798488312010-01-13T17:59:38.433-08:002010-01-13T17:59:38.433-08:00This wasn't the book for me. I struggled thro...This wasn't the book for me. I struggled through it and was so glad when I finished it.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-83990793215119650982010-01-13T16:42:23.156-08:002010-01-13T16:42:23.156-08:00Great review, Amy! I need to put this book at the ...Great review, Amy! I need to put this book at the top of my to-be-read list this year!Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-7219804056551371282010-01-13T15:07:35.114-08:002010-01-13T15:07:35.114-08:00This sounds amazing, especially for containing cha...This sounds amazing, especially for containing characters who won't play the game.Jodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11462660276240016464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-65310047531032261062010-01-13T13:17:25.972-08:002010-01-13T13:17:25.972-08:00You're exactly right! If I had read The Hunger...You're exactly right! If I had read The Hunger Games first I probably would have liked it. As it is, I read Battle Royale first and really enjoyed it on some levels (barring the use of rape and the hamfisted translation), and loved the ending and then found The Hunger Games lacking in...well. Everything? Comparing them is like comparing an Oscar winning film to Days of Our Lives. Both are valid art forms, but comparison wise they're attempting to do something totally different within the same theme.<br /><br />I will be honest, The Hunger Games suffered for me because of the flipping love triangle that Battle Royale didn't have (man! Shogo <3). Love triangles are hard for any author to make me believe in effectively. I think the last writer who did it wrote the screenplay for The Secret Garden (1993), which might indicate the problem lies with me. XDRenayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02118536670131960872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-22734342203635241032010-01-13T13:16:43.005-08:002010-01-13T13:16:43.005-08:00To me, the darker the better. A number of people ...To me, the darker the better. A number of people have stated that they preferred Battle Royale over Hunger Games. What was cool about HG was that I could listen to it with my kids, who loved it. Battle Royale would not be something we could share, I'm afraid. Still, someday I intend to read this. Sounds like an excellent read!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-36622192394518610542010-01-13T11:53:24.013-08:002010-01-13T11:53:24.013-08:00I've heard of this book, but I was a little ap...I've heard of this book, but I was a little apprehensive about reading it since so many people emphasized how much darker it was than THE HUNGER GAMES. I don't mind dark novels, but the idea of children being forced to kill each other is depressing enough. You've given me hope that it's not all bad. I'm putting this on my TBR list. I intrigued. Great review!J.S. Peytonhttp://www.whosabiblioaddict.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-28902191971369278742010-01-13T09:13:54.124-08:002010-01-13T09:13:54.124-08:00I'm one of those who was disappointed with The...I'm one of those who was disappointed with <i>The Hunger Games</i> because I'd read <i>Battle Royale</i> previously. I'm glad I re-read the former and found a new appreciation for it, because I think you're right, they do fulfil different roles. I still find <i>Battle Royale</i> to be the "better" book, but I do wish I could read it in its original Japanese given how some of the translation was rough, but other parts quite beautiful and/or thought-provoking. <br /><br />I've heard mixed reviews about the film and have decided to skip it, though I may change my mind after a re-read, which I have planned for sometime this year...Kirstenhttp://foliofiles.femmeflavor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-69045323530410034022010-01-13T09:12:27.522-08:002010-01-13T09:12:27.522-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Kirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00174286820660679479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-3646861213182254872010-01-13T09:11:57.422-08:002010-01-13T09:11:57.422-08:00Very interesting. I hadn't heard of this one. ...Very interesting. I hadn't heard of this one. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.Tales of Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10938494589922620170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-9163619785254873712010-01-13T07:24:14.455-08:002010-01-13T07:24:14.455-08:00Great review, Amy! I intended to read the book tow...Great review, Amy! I intended to read the book towards the end of last year but had to return it to the library. I watched the film and really enjoyed it for a lot of the reasons you mention. Although Battle Royale and The Hunger Games share the same basic premise, they are ultimately very different and you are right when you say they fulfill different needs and that the former comments more on mankind.Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-3945873839555703682010-01-13T07:09:54.599-08:002010-01-13T07:09:54.599-08:00Wonderful review, Amy. I picked up a copy at the ...Wonderful review, Amy. I picked up a copy at the end of December and I can't wait to read it! And it looks like we'll be adding it to the JLit Read-along schedule for this year. Sounds like it might make for a good discussion.tanabatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592550784537825632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-14365323099794154812010-01-13T06:53:25.395-08:002010-01-13T06:53:25.395-08:00I just finished my review of this last night, and ...I just finished my review of this last night, and I think a lot of our comments on it are similar. I would have never picked this book up had it not been a book club read, but now I'm glad I read it.S. Krishnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268527069548216054noreply@blogger.com