Over the past couple of months, I've read a few books that I didn't get a chance to review yet. These were all enjoyable in different ways and are recommended reads. A Will to Kill by R. V. Raman I've been looking for an Indian mystery for a while now. So when I came across A Will to Kill in Netgalley set in one of my favorite places in India (also close to my home town), I just had to request it. In so many ways, this is a typical Agatha Christie type mystery - there's a death (in an isolated mansion, no less) and the investigator/detective tries to solve the mystery. Harith Athreya is visiting the owner of the mansion, Bhaskar Fernandez, where a small gathering has been planned for the owner's relatives and friends. Bhaskar has written two wills - and how he dies will determine which will goes into effect. That night, there is a murder and Athreya spends the next few days trying to find the culprit. I generally enjoy the Agatha Christie class of murder mysteries.
I know my review for The Two Towers is still pending, but I decided to go ahead and post this 13-day late intro post for The Return of the King.
This month, Maree @ Just add books is
hosting the Readalong for the third book of the LOTR
trilogy. What a wonderful journey this has been! I am glad I decided to re-read this book! This is without doubt, one of the best sagas ever!This is the only book of the trilogy that I have read just once. I *tried* to read it the first and second times, but the journey became too depressing for me. This, in spite of already knowing how it will end. So then, I would skip quite a few chapters in between and go right to the end. ::blush::
Anyways, Maree has asked a set of interesting questions, for this month's read.
We're coming to
the end of the quest. Where are you in your reading?
I haven't opened this book yet. I was late finishing The Two Towers and took a short break to catch up with the rest of my books. It could be a while before I pick this book up for reading.
Have you read
LOTR before? If so, what are you anticipating most re-reading in ROTK?
(er ... try to avoid spoilers, although I suppose that question makes
that a bit tricky)
I am looking forward to the two battles in the book (if my memory serves me right). I can't wait to see Aragorn reclaim his lost glory. Most importantly, I want to be able to read the whole book successfully, even the dark portions that turned me off earlier!
Who's your
favourite character in ROTK?
My favorite character is Eowyn. I love the courage she shows in a battle waged only by men, and really adore Tolkien for giving her a meaty role in the book.
Favourite
scene?
The entire battle of the Pelennor Fields. It is also my favorite scene from the movie!
How do you feel
about the overall series now that we're getting near the end?
Terribly sad! This is a saga that I wished never ended. I can't imagine the withdrawal symptoms I will have once I am done!
Does reading
the books make you want to watch the movies, or run screaming in the
other direction?
Since the movies were the main reason I read these books, I can't say I would ever run away! Rather I love the movies!!
Comments
Juju, I sure hope you get to it! :)
Maree, Totally loving it! I'm glad I found out about this read-a-long!
Beth, I am so looking forward to reading the last one! I'm sure I have forgotten about a lot of things.