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ladyvorkosigan (original poster member #8283) posted at 5:14 PM on Thursday, May 6th, 2010
I do not think I have ever before been so flat out *entertained* by a series.
Before I go into paroxysms, any other fans? I just started reading it weekend before last and I'm on book 16 now. That's fast even for me.
I also feel somewhat embarrassed about how in love I am with Ramses. I mean, I've known him since he was born, you know? But *damn*, son.
It nagged him, in particular, that none of the girls he’d known so far had given him a sense of unalloyed triumph.
Skye ( member #325) posted at 11:10 PM on Thursday, May 6th, 2010
I never read books in series in order so I've no clue how many of Amelia's stories I've read, but I love every one! As you said, she is truly entertaining. Actually, she is a real hoot! 
punky ( member #12233) posted at 12:55 AM on Friday, May 7th, 2010
How would you categorize the books?
I need to be entertained... 
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inconnu ( member #24518) posted at 1:24 AM on Friday, May 7th, 2010
There's 16 (or more) of them? 
I've been reading them for years so I've never counted. They're all in one of my bookcases though.
There is no joy without gratitude. - Brené Brown
ladyvorkosigan (original poster member #8283) posted at 1:52 AM on Friday, May 7th, 2010
Well, they're shelved in mystery, but the delight of them is in the point of view and the character development.
They're set in Egypt, 1890-1920 or so, and the lead meets and marries an Egyptologist, so the mysteries center around that sort of thing.
But it's the voice(s) the author uses and the character relationships that are built over looooong periods of time that make them. They're also hilarious.
The main character is really an exquisite example of a completely unreliable narrator with regard to the meaning of other people's reactions.
It nagged him, in particular, that none of the girls he’d known so far had given him a sense of unalloyed triumph.
punky ( member #12233) posted at 6:09 PM on Friday, May 7th, 2010
I downloaded the first one to my Kindle for 1.99!!! Really liking it so far!
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ladyvorkosigan (original poster member #8283) posted at 7:54 PM on Friday, May 7th, 2010
It's another one of those that's going to pay off exponentially starting at around book 8. =)
It nagged him, in particular, that none of the girls he’d known so far had given him a sense of unalloyed triumph.
punky ( member #12233) posted at 11:34 PM on Friday, May 7th, 2010
Sounds good! 
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neverendinghurt ( member #15859) posted at 12:01 AM on Saturday, May 8th, 2010
I'm going to download one too.
which is the first one?
The life of every man is a diary in which he means to write one story, and writes another; and his humblest hour is when he compares the volume as it is with what he vowed to make it.
James M. Barrie
punky ( member #12233) posted at 1:30 AM on Saturday, May 8th, 2010
Crocodile in the Sand (or ON the sand--I can't remember).
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ladyvorkosigan (original poster member #8283) posted at 3:11 AM on Saturday, May 8th, 2010
Crocodile on the Sandbank
It nagged him, in particular, that none of the girls he’d known so far had given him a sense of unalloyed triumph.
punky ( member #12233) posted at 4:10 AM on Saturday, May 8th, 2010
Oops...
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Cliche ( member #18659) posted at 8:46 PM on Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
I LOVE these books. So does my DD who is 22.
BS - me 55
WS - H 56
DDay 3/28/07 I was 53, H 55)
3 kids 23.21.18
married 31 years
together 30
reconciling....
Skye ( member #325) posted at 3:10 PM on Thursday, May 13th, 2010
Just got "Crocodile...." Can't wait to learn about Amelia's beginnings.
neverendinghurt ( member #15859) posted at 10:23 AM on Friday, May 14th, 2010
Thanks, I will look for that this weekend
The life of every man is a diary in which he means to write one story, and writes another; and his humblest hour is when he compares the volume as it is with what he vowed to make it.
James M. Barrie
punky ( member #12233) posted at 2:35 AM on Saturday, May 22nd, 2010
Ok, you got me hooked.
These are hilarious.
13 years later...finally healed. Definitely survived and thrived and you can, too.
Skye ( member #325) posted at 2:22 PM on Saturday, May 22nd, 2010
Had to add, the audio books are great. It's fun to listen to a good story!
ladyvorkosigan (original poster member #8283) posted at 2:55 PM on Saturday, May 22nd, 2010
lord_v is halfway through the first one. =)
It nagged him, in particular, that none of the girls he’d known so far had given him a sense of unalloyed triumph.
flowermom ( member #23950) posted at 9:38 PM on Saturday, May 22nd, 2010
These are maybe my favorite books of all time. Amelia is someone I would like to model myself after. I am also in love with Ramses, and Emmerson is not bad himself. Damn, I wish my STBX was like him! I did read them in order, and have spent many nights staying up late to finish them. They are a real hoot!!!!
Me-BS WHSA, 3 wonderful kids, all grown.
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punky ( member #12233) posted at 5:02 AM on Saturday, August 14th, 2010
I am just loving this series. I think we should all post our favorite Amelia-isms or snippets...
My kids think I am nuts. I'll just be reading along and then start laughing out loud.
I want to be Peabody when I grow up.
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