tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post8128759370163693589..comments2023-09-22T06:39:39.043-04:00Comments on Snarkfest: Tuesday Tirade. Under the Dome.SnarkfestBloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15654521423192515080noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-731675899096211892013-09-19T17:54:33.434-04:002013-09-19T17:54:33.434-04:00I hated the way the show left things... Did the do...I hated the way the show left things... Did the dome come down? Did Barbie die? WTH happened... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-43694600600848374582013-06-27T10:01:39.027-04:002013-06-27T10:01:39.027-04:00And this is where I'm thinking I may have to d...And this is where I'm thinking I may have to do some more reading this weekend, because I'm not quite to the Halloween/seizure part yet, so I'm making judgements on things I know nothing about (yet). Thanks for the input, Ter and please do keep commenting along. I'm probably going to be posting weekly as we progress with the show (and I progress with the book).<br /><br />Always a pleasure hearing from you, my friend!!! <3SnarkfestBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654521423192515080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-7798682678189297732013-06-26T22:44:22.180-04:002013-06-26T22:44:22.180-04:00Finally had a chance to watch, so of course I'...Finally had a chance to watch, so of course I'm adding my opinion (you did ask for it, no?). I would agree about the translation of SK books to movies not having a great track record except for the shorter stories (and the TV version of The Shining). This book, however, is sooooo long and has sooooo many characters with what turn out to be less than integral parts to play in the story, that I'm hoping SK has decided to mesh some together and cut some out to make the show move along more quickly than the book. It would take 13 SEASONS, not shows, to include all of the characters with their individual backstories and be rather boring to watch IMHO. I would also guess that necrophilia doesn't play too well on network TV and since most of those scenes in the book don't have much dialog, that storyline wouldn't be quite as effective on the small screen. I am bummed that they don't seem to be playing up the Halloween spooky part with the kids' seizures (the tension leading up to Halloween in the book was a killer for me!). Maybe that'll come later. And I was blown away that Phil Bushey was African-American! Did I miss that in the book or did they just need a person of color for TV? We're talking god-forsaken-middle-of-nowhere-Maine people! I liked the crazy religious radio station in the book but knew that would never translate to TV either. OK, before my comment becomes longer than your original post, I'll just say that I'm hoping that the additional dead body/Julia's doctor husband plot line adds something good to the story. I'm pretty open-minded. I'll keep watching and commenting along with you as we go!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07720976052309068805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-15405088136581336922013-06-26T09:43:05.310-04:002013-06-26T09:43:05.310-04:00The Stand and The Talisman will forever by my favo...The Stand and The Talisman will forever by my favorites. Great taste in books, Eva!SnarkfestBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654521423192515080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-40696672609187940932013-06-26T09:40:32.716-04:002013-06-26T09:40:32.716-04:00I also am a Stephen King fan, although I have not ...I also am a Stephen King fan, although I have not read the Dome. I think the Shining was one of my favorites, too. I absolutely loved Lisa's Story.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03803472040500529682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-83810175728139708142013-06-25T13:31:37.174-04:002013-06-25T13:31:37.174-04:00As long as you don't actually lose the BABY yo...As long as you don't actually lose the BABY you'll be fine. But you're right, it's not a small book, so it should be relatively easy to find. SnarkfestBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654521423192515080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-60092817426533739652013-06-25T13:26:22.246-04:002013-06-25T13:26:22.246-04:00We can't stay up that late, so we're hopin...We can't stay up that late, so we're hoping it's in the On Demand section (Comcast). And, I won't be yelling at the television as I have not yet read/finished the book. I started reading it out loud to entertain my honey on a road trip & didn't get too far along. He's been begging me off and on for a year to pick it back up but I have NO idea where I put the damn book!! Like how do you lose a book IN THE HOUSE?!?!? ;)<br /><br />(I was pregnant at the time so perhaps it's a case of "baby brain"?)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-17462721873421388062013-06-25T13:01:03.533-04:002013-06-25T13:01:03.533-04:00No Amy! Watch and compare! I need company in my kv...No Amy! Watch and compare! I need company in my kvetching!SnarkfestBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654521423192515080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-19416576674588743012013-06-25T13:00:34.318-04:002013-06-25T13:00:34.318-04:00I'll continue to watch. And probably complain....I'll continue to watch. And probably complain. SnarkfestBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654521423192515080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-9397061266465861842013-06-25T13:00:14.800-04:002013-06-25T13:00:14.800-04:00LOL Heeeeere's Johnny!!!!LOL Heeeeere's Johnny!!!!SnarkfestBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654521423192515080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-3771023672408009742013-06-25T12:58:31.990-04:002013-06-25T12:58:31.990-04:00I'm with Barbie on the possible explanation. ...I'm with Barbie on the possible explanation. I enjoyed the book (didn't think it was his best, but enjoyed it) and DVR'd the show last night to watch tonight (because there is never anything on on Tuesday nights) but almost all of my Facebook friends have expressed their utter disappointment. Hmmm...makes me wonder if I should just clear out the space on the DVR for something else.Amy (My Real Life)http://amysreallife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-62736164872442096752013-06-25T12:16:53.257-04:002013-06-25T12:16:53.257-04:00I was yelling at the TV and my husband all through...I was yelling at the TV and my husband all through the program going that's not right or that wasn't in the movie. I'm sure he wanted to tell me to shut up but wouldn't so I completely agree with. I loved the book and Stephen King so I will watch the series and just complain glad I'm not alone...rugrat1411https://www.blogger.com/profile/10248728729329792853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-53546856369841726752013-06-25T11:38:05.917-04:002013-06-25T11:38:05.917-04:00Redrum....Redrum....Dyanne @ I Want Backsieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946323852124525597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-77779067499187128432013-06-25T11:33:59.341-04:002013-06-25T11:33:59.341-04:00I'm looking forward to it :)I'm looking forward to it :)Buffynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-84938863102809966212013-06-25T11:29:32.456-04:002013-06-25T11:29:32.456-04:00Buffy I'd like to discuss it once I'm fini...Buffy I'd like to discuss it once I'm finished. I'm thinking it'll take me the length of the miniseries to finish the book but will you stay tuned to the blog and my FB page and comment as the weeks go by?SnarkfestBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654521423192515080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-57188618311382731412013-06-25T11:28:41.352-04:002013-06-25T11:28:41.352-04:00If I'm not mistaken he was pretty heavily invo...If I'm not mistaken he was pretty heavily involved in this production, Joy, which is why I can't understand all the changes! My friend Sharon said that Stephen King is helping to write this and using ideas that he didn't have in the book to make it last longer. I guess we'll have to wait and see.SnarkfestBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654521423192515080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-70971629487044217542013-06-25T11:22:30.621-04:002013-06-25T11:22:30.621-04:00I'm not going to ruin the book ending for you,...I'm not going to ruin the book ending for you, but I think I have an explanation as to why some characters from the book have disappeared in the show version. I would be happy to tell you it when you've finished the book :)Buffynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-30304806751889683422013-06-25T10:44:44.841-04:002013-06-25T10:44:44.841-04:00UGH! So annoying! I did see on the commercial wher...UGH! So annoying! I did see on the commercial where a blonde girl was locked in the bomb shelter, and I'm almost done with the book and was wondering WTF b/c that hasn't happened. It's so annoying when they change characters being married to OTHER charaacters, yikes. His characters are the BEST PART. Don't mess with what Stephen King does best. He IS so successful for a REASON. I have the 1st episode on DVR, I appreciate the heads up. I would have been yelling my head off, too. Now I'll just have a beer first and be ready :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15170306739961711124noreply@blogger.com