tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2981664243653036268.post1824207615444373090..comments2023-05-12T15:43:13.657+08:00Comments on Alyssa Carlier | The Devil Orders Takeout: Snazzy Snippets: Arabic Food and Rebel JudgesAlyssa Carlierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10995554896786109238noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2981664243653036268.post-43797843492967525742015-09-19T18:49:33.331+08:002015-09-19T18:49:33.331+08:00I... root for Thomas. I'm not sure whether I&#...I... root for Thomas. I'm not sure whether I'm supposed to like him, though. He comes across as kind of snobbish, which usually I hate, but then, at the same time, I pity him. But then, I'm English. As a nation we kind of have a tendency to root for the underdog, you know?<br />Beth x<br />www.thequietpeople.comBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17673018973472849465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2981664243653036268.post-2333848225677983302015-09-19T05:27:05.991+08:002015-09-19T05:27:05.991+08:00'They set the world on fire for their dreams a...'They set the world on fire for their dreams and the law meant they perished in the flames.'<br /><br />That is absolutely epic. That should be your next poster. I'm split, but leaning more towards Kim I think. I love a strong female character, but then again, from previous posts Thomas really appeals to me too. He's one of those multi layered characters you can't help but be drawn to. Ohhh glorious food! You sure know how to win us over. I'm really looking forward to snatching up a copy of Matryoshka once it's released... Sooner rather than later I hope <3 Thanks for sharing Alyssa <3Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2981664243653036268.post-85346324105991458772015-09-18T21:23:13.887+08:002015-09-18T21:23:13.887+08:00This is so cool. What is your imaginary land calle...This is so cool. What is your imaginary land called? Is thomas a normal name for this. The food sounds amazing. I love the line 'you're not a wise poet, uncle'. you're just hilarious! (Also serious and amazing. But hilarious.) Thank you for sharing, and every time I read excerpts from Matryoshka my curiosity is more aroused. (in a good way. Now you just have to publish it. But no pressure!) :D Thank you for sharing, Alyssa!SharMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03782160828123089711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2981664243653036268.post-65742706966460508522015-09-18T21:16:39.923+08:002015-09-18T21:16:39.923+08:00Wow. The writing in these snippets is very good. I...Wow. The writing in these snippets is very good. I'm almost speechless.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07681932402948885690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2981664243653036268.post-41089228467595735792015-09-18T19:29:25.502+08:002015-09-18T19:29:25.502+08:00Ooh, this is a hard one. I really love Kim's s...Ooh, this is a hard one. I really love Kim's snippet, and her rule that she'll forgive people if they apologize. She looks like a really interesting character study. But I also know more about Thomas, from what you've shared before, and I love the whole idea of revenge seeking. So, can I say both? <br /><br />Anyway, these are great snippets, and I would pry your novel from the hands of a crying baby if I had to. Also your food descriptions *dies of hunger*. Liz Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15823595869843889438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2981664243653036268.post-30351143482504969782015-09-17T20:28:59.726+08:002015-09-17T20:28:59.726+08:00Omg I need to invite myself to dinner with Thomas,...Omg I need to invite myself to dinner with Thomas, he eats well. You have me so hungry after reading that snippet haha. I crave lentils now. <br />I would probably root for Kim althought I adore Thomas, because I am a bit of a ladyphile haha, but she does sound like a strong and fearsome female, just the type I love!Aenteehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742468444141610797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2981664243653036268.post-69650664320257589272015-09-17T18:58:23.796+08:002015-09-17T18:58:23.796+08:00I'M DIVIDED. I'll give the Willow Shields ...I'M DIVIDED. I'll give the Willow Shields answer to this; the protagonist. Because as adorable angsty and arrogant as he seems, at least he makes a good show for a character, you know? Like, he's the kind of person whom I would WANT to knwo whta's going on in his head. And he's adorable. SO I LIKE HIM.<br /><br />But omg. Kim sounds so badass and awesome....<br /><br />WHYYY WOULD YOU DO THIS TO ME? No. I refuse to answer this question, Alyssa >_> <br /><br />They're both my babies <3Nirvana @ Quenching the Quillhttp://nirvanaamjad.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2981664243653036268.post-39655723060871937842015-09-17T06:43:48.623+08:002015-09-17T06:43:48.623+08:00I'm going to be totally terrible and say that ...I'm going to be totally terrible and say that I'm still rooting for Kim (that last bit about her character? GOLD), but Thomas is really, really compelling (it's just that Kim has several VERY OBVIOUS points in her favor for me personally, haha). I'm also super glad that you're tackling finances and justice and all the more weighty things that make a fantasy really insightful and great. Your writing is also still fabulous—I mean, that pretty much goes without saying at this point, but I'M GOING TO SAY IT. I'M ALWAYS GOING TO SAY IT. <br /><br />(Also, never let me into Thomas's house because I WILL EAT ALL HIS FLATBREAD. And NONE OF HIS SWEET + SPICED TEA WILL BE SAFE.)Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18026486536323823218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2981664243653036268.post-46885665124665782612015-09-17T06:02:45.838+08:002015-09-17T06:02:45.838+08:00Honestly, I'm not sure who I'm rooting for...Honestly, I'm not sure who I'm rooting for yet--my feelings are split pretty evenly down the middle, which is great :) I loved all the snippets, though my favorites where probably the first (because mashed lentils DO sound delicious) and the last, because I like the insight into Kim's character. All three were a joy to read, though, and I can't wait to see more!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177685866335675217noreply@blogger.com