Let's do this thing, people:
(pg. 52)
1. A book lies open in front of you. What type of story does it contain?
2. You begin to read and soon find that you yourself area a character in the story. What kind of role do you play?
3. You read further and come to a section where the pages have been damaged, making them nearly impossible to read. What part of the story is it?
4. You have just closed the cover after finishing the book. How was the ending?
Remember to answer the way you think is right, people. Don't think you have to interpret the questions according to my answers. But here they are:
1. A coming of age story with a romantic subplot. All kinds of imposing odds and overwhelming circumstances with likable characters and interesting side stories.
2. I am the lead or a trusted advisor. Maybe the fairy godmother. Can I be my own fairy godmother?
3. A minor scene, of no real importance to the overall story. The scene probably shows something of the character's personality, but isn't part of the main plot.
4. The ending was perfect. Bells ring, choirs sing. Everyone got what they wanted or deserved. I hug the book.
The key is here.
Pols, we publish some Kokology books now. You want?
1. A book lies open in front of you. What type of story does it contain?
It's a love story. 30-something urban women meets the man of her dreams, falls passionately in love, humiliates evil boss, bringing her down to utter failure, gets fabulous new job, lives happily ever after.
2. You begin to read and soon find that you yourself area a character in the story. What kind of role do you play?
The star. Duh.
3. You read further and come to a section where the pages have been damaged, making them nearly impossible to read. What part of the story is it?
The details of how heroine makes evil boss pay. I don't have to read about the bad kharma part, and just get to the happily ever after.
4. You have just closed the cover after finishing the book. How was the ending?
An ending so happy it all but has little animated birds chirping around the heroine's head.
Posted by: Bookgirl | August 06, 2009 at 07:38 AM
Bookie, Um. Yeah.
Posted by: Polly Poppins | August 06, 2009 at 08:04 AM
1. A book lies open in front of you. What type of story does it contain?
A biography about royalty (could someone use a taser gun on me, please?)
2. You begin to read and soon find that you yourself area a character in the story. What kind of role do you play?
The queen. (Again, please do bodily harm to me.)
3. You read further and come to a section where the pages have been damaged, making them nearly impossible to read. What part of the story is it?
The part about the politics and tangential figures. (anything not about me, the queen)
4. You have just closed the cover after finishing the book. How was the ending?
Another beheaded or dead queen. (call my therapist, please.)
Posted by: B. | August 06, 2009 at 02:56 PM
1. A book lies open in front of you. What type of story does it contain?
Science fiction. Preferably something with vampires, lots of action and lots of sex.
2. You begin to read and soon find that you yourself area a character in the story. What kind of role do you play?
I'm one of the vampires. A real bad-ass that everyone, even the other vampires are terrified of, but who secretly has a soft spot and sense of justice.
3. You read further and come to a section where the pages have been damaged, making them nearly impossible to read. What part of the story is it?
It's the climax. The big fight scene where I win and triumph over the true villain, the wolf-in-sheep's-clothing.
4. You have just closed the cover after finishing the book. How was the ending?
Thrilling and satisfying. I need a cigarette.
Posted by: Diosa | August 10, 2009 at 05:41 PM
1. A book lies open in front of you. What type of story does it contain?
A historical romance, probably set in Scotland. (I'm still pining for Jamie Fraser, people.)
2. You begin to read and soon find that you yourself area a character in the story. What kind of role do you play?
An important character, but maybe not the main character. It's not in first-person, either.
3. You read further and come to a section where the pages have been damaged, making them nearly impossible to read. What part of the story is it?
Something that was ok to miss. Some descriptive thing I was going to skim anyhow.
4. You have just closed the cover after finishing the book. How was the ending?
Perfect. It all works out, and the possibilities are endless. A sequel may be forthcoming, but even if it isn't, the ending worked out well.
Posted by: The Dol | August 12, 2009 at 08:31 PM
i've never done this before.
cut me some slack.
1. A book lies open in front of you. What type of story does it contain?
whimsical love story complete with swashbuckling action.
2. You begin to read and soon find that you yourself are a character in the story. What kind of role do you play?
the lead, obviously. i'm the mermaid who falls for the lost at sea pirate. i'm romantic, yet know how to slay a sea monster.
3. You read further and come to a section where the pages have been damaged, making them nearly impossible to read. What part of the story is it?
probably a swashbuckling sword fight.
don't worry, there's more than one fight scene.
4. You have just closed the cover after finishing the book. How was the ending?
brilliant.
the pirate and i were making steamy, passionate love on the beach as the sun set.
can mermaids even have sex???
Posted by: pandora | August 12, 2009 at 11:20 PM
1) A love story with a happy ending. But a shitty middle.
2)The woman part of the love story, duh
3)The ending, maybe I should have read all questions first - I know it has a happy ending but I cant read it.
4) I dont know, but I imagine it to be happy.
Now to read how whack I am....
Posted by: Alice | August 13, 2009 at 10:09 AM
Ok, fine. This one wasnt so great for me. Thank you ma'am can I have another?
Posted by: Alice | August 13, 2009 at 10:11 AM