Faith novel--'Go Ask Malice'

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JWHEDONADDICT

Sunday, March 4, 2007 2:21 PM

I just ordered it. Has anyone read it, know if it's any good?

GROOSALUGG

Sunday, March 4, 2007 6:54 PM

If you're a Faith fan (like me!), it rocks! If you're not, then you might not enjoy it quite so much.

And if you haven't read it yet, also try "Blackout"--I haven't read all the "Buffy" or "Angel" novels (probably less than half, actually), but those two stand out as definitely the best of the bunch...

AURAPTOR

Sunday, March 4, 2007 10:35 PM

Who wouldn't be a fan of Faith? Even non Buffy fans I know say they loved Faith.

People love a happy ending. So every episode, I will explain once again that I don't like people. And then Mal will shoot someone. Someone we like. And their puppy. - Joss

" They don't like it when you shoot at 'em. I worked that out myself. "

GROOSALUGG

Monday, March 5, 2007 3:56 AM

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Originally posted by AURaptor:
Who wouldn't be a fan of Faith? Even non Buffy fans I know say they loved Faith.

There's always people who don't like something (character, episode, season, whatever), no matter how popular. I can't believe how many people will jump up to tell you how awful Spike was, how he ruined the show(s), blah-blah-blah... (Altho, thankfully, I think the people who love him still outnumber the people who don't)

DEEPGIRL187

Monday, March 5, 2007 9:14 AM

Even worse are the people who say they hate Tara. Not liking someone is fine, but it just seemed pointless to bash such a non-threatening character. I've never read a good, well-thought out reason for disliking her.

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JWHEDONADDICT

Monday, March 5, 2007 6:50 PM

Yes,I like Faith. But that doesn't mean I'll like the book, necessarily. Have purchased about 10-15 Buffy/Angel novels, but only enjoyed about half. The only one I truly LOVED was Spike and Dru's. The worst one was the one I ironically looked forward to the most: Queen of the Slayers. The cheesy ending killed it dead for me.

JWHEDONADDICT

Tuesday, March 6, 2007 7:17 PM

I haven't read "Blackout". What is it about? Who is the author?

GROOSALUGG

Tuesday, March 6, 2007 9:23 PM

With "Go Ask Malice", judging by what I've read from ppl online, most seem to have enjoyed it and give it high marks... but the minority that didn't like it really didn't like it . Not knowing you personally, I have no idea which category you'll fall into. Hope you let us know afterward, tho.

"Blackout" is by Keith R.A. DeCandido (KRAD), and is about Spike and Nikki Wood in 1977 New York ("Fool for Love" and "Lies My Parents Told Me")...

ZEEK

Tuesday, March 6, 2007 11:29 PM

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Originally posted by deepgirl187:
Even worse are the people who say they hate Tara. Not liking someone is fine, but it just seemed pointless to bash such a non-threatening character. I've never read a good, well-thought out reason for disliking her.

Because she replaced the best buffyverse character ever, Oz? Because she was a shy, stuttering, pathetic loser to start out? Because she was the least attractive female cast member? Because she didn't die soon enough?

Faith on the other hand was a great character. Her guest stints during season 4 of Buffy and season 1 of Angel were the best episodes of those seasons. Plus she was in Orpheus probably one of the best Angel episodes overall. She did the good to evil back to good again thing. She's just a great character all around. I think she could have held her own on a new series though I just don't think the general public would care enough to watch.

DEEPGIRL187

Tuesday, March 6, 2007 11:58 PM

I was sad to see Oz go, definitely. But calling her a loser? Hell, that used to be the Scooby credo. They were the outsiders, and they wore that badge with pride. And calling her unattractive is just low.

On the other hand, I'll agree about Faith. She was one of the best characters, and she never really got enough credit.

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