Comments on: Tatterdemalion by Anah Crow and Dianne Fox http://threedollarbillreviews.com/2010/05/18/tatterdemalion-by-anah-crow-and-dianne-fox/ Reviews of books as queer as a three dollar bill Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:28:43 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Kassa http://threedollarbillreviews.com/2010/05/18/tatterdemalion-by-anah-crow-and-dianne-fox/#comment-1230 Kassa Thu, 20 May 2010 13:37:41 +0000 http://threedollarbillreviews.com/?p=766#comment-1230 I think the authors explained somewhere why they thought the title works on several levels so clearly they thought about it carefully. I find it a bit too much of a mouthful (like some other samhain titles) but they publish some really good UF so I'm not going to complain about a title :D. I think the authors explained somewhere why they thought the title works on several levels so clearly they thought about it carefully. I find it a bit too much of a mouthful (like some other samhain titles) but they publish some really good UF so I’m not going to complain about a title :D .

]]> By: Val Kovalin http://threedollarbillreviews.com/2010/05/18/tatterdemalion-by-anah-crow-and-dianne-fox/#comment-1177 Val Kovalin Tue, 18 May 2010 18:58:59 +0000 http://threedollarbillreviews.com/?p=766#comment-1177 Great review, Kassa! I'm on the fence with the title, but definitely see what Tam means -- why choose a title that might be obtuse and work against the book? On the other hand, if the word itself looks pretty and intriguing, I might just click on it to find out what it is. From your review, the plot sounds intriguing, and I know these two authors are very talented. I think I'm going to pick this up. Sounds like Samhain got lucky with the opportunity to publish this! Great review, Kassa! I’m on the fence with the title, but definitely see what Tam means — why choose a title that might be obtuse and work against the book? On the other hand, if the word itself looks pretty and intriguing, I might just click on it to find out what it is. From your review, the plot sounds intriguing, and I know these two authors are very talented. I think I’m going to pick this up. Sounds like Samhain got lucky with the opportunity to publish this!

]]> By: (Dianne) Fox Writes » Reviewed: Tatterdemalion http://threedollarbillreviews.com/2010/05/18/tatterdemalion-by-anah-crow-and-dianne-fox/#comment-1170 (Dianne) Fox Writes » Reviewed: Tatterdemalion Tue, 18 May 2010 17:03:42 +0000 http://threedollarbillreviews.com/?p=766#comment-1170 [...] “The gritty urban fantasy setting is detailed enough to engage fans of the genre while the mixture of romance, action, magic, and hot sex delivers a simply great story. Get this as soon as it’s available.” 4.5 STARS –Kassa, Three Dollar Bill Reviews (read the review here) [...] [...] “The gritty urban fantasy setting is detailed enough to engage fans of the genre while the mixture of romance, action, magic, and hot sex delivers a simply great story. Get this as soon as it’s available.” 4.5 STARS –Kassa, Three Dollar Bill Reviews (read the review here) [...]

]]> By: Kassa http://threedollarbillreviews.com/2010/05/18/tatterdemalion-by-anah-crow-and-dianne-fox/#comment-1169 Kassa Tue, 18 May 2010 16:02:03 +0000 http://threedollarbillreviews.com/?p=766#comment-1169 I'm with you that I'm not a fan of the title. Similar to some other books from Samhain that have obscure titles, it makes me tired before I've read the book. I wonder if the authors are being clever or if I'll have to work to understand the book. I took a chance since I love UF and like these authors so I was glad I did, title aside. The story has a pretty classic feel, almost yaoi-ish, but I found that really fun and entertaining. I like the big guy/small guy trope so add in UF and this just works for me. Thankfully once you get into the story, the title doesn't matter. I’m with you that I’m not a fan of the title. Similar to some other books from Samhain that have obscure titles, it makes me tired before I’ve read the book. I wonder if the authors are being clever or if I’ll have to work to understand the book. I took a chance since I love UF and like these authors so I was glad I did, title aside.

The story has a pretty classic feel, almost yaoi-ish, but I found that really fun and entertaining. I like the big guy/small guy trope so add in UF and this just works for me.

Thankfully once you get into the story, the title doesn’t matter.

]]> By: Tam http://threedollarbillreviews.com/2010/05/18/tatterdemalion-by-anah-crow-and-dianne-fox/#comment-1163 Tam Tue, 18 May 2010 15:34:38 +0000 http://threedollarbillreviews.com/?p=766#comment-1163 Huh. You know what? When I saw the little pop-up in my blogger dashboard I nearly didn't click on it. You know why? The title. My first thought was "What's the hell is that? Bah. If I can't figure it out I'm not intersted." But I did click, read your review and now I'm thinking "Ohhh, that sounds really good." Ah, the power a title weilds. For good or for evil. Well, not evil but you know aht I mean. Yes, it may have meaning but if I have to look it up it's likely not good. I don't mind the big/little "classic" trope in m/m so I think I'll like this. Now if only I could like the title, even a bit. Huh. You know what? When I saw the little pop-up in my blogger dashboard I nearly didn’t click on it. You know why? The title. My first thought was “What’s the hell is that? Bah. If I can’t figure it out I’m not intersted.” But I did click, read your review and now I’m thinking “Ohhh, that sounds really good.” Ah, the power a title weilds. For good or for evil. Well, not evil but you know aht I mean. Yes, it may have meaning but if I have to look it up it’s likely not good. I don’t mind the big/little “classic” trope in m/m so I think I’ll like this. Now if only I could like the title, even a bit.

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