I can completely appreciate that. And have no desire to ruin an experience for anyone else. Enjoyment is subjective. Arguing about art and whether it is good or bad is a losing game.
The stories that matter to us often are those that we share with others. Are part of that bonding. Being able to honor that experience in a new way is not trivial.
I was never predisposed to dislike the show. I am not a book purist. And I don't say I dislike it even now. But my feelings about the season over all have coalesced and they aren't what I wanted it to be. I don't share Rafe's vision or interpretation of RJs themes and spirit of the show.
I'm sure I'll watch season 2. Maybe my stomach will have settled by then. But it may just be that I'm one of the hard-core fans this series doesn't work for.
But I am very happy you can honor and share the books with your Brother. I didn't know him well but I know he was good to you and important to you. That matters.
The stories that matter to us often are those that we share with others. Are part of that bonding. Being able to honor that experience in a new way is not trivial.
I was never predisposed to dislike the show. I am not a book purist. And I don't say I dislike it even now. But my feelings about the season over all have coalesced and they aren't what I wanted it to be. I don't share Rafe's vision or interpretation of RJs themes and spirit of the show.
I'm sure I'll watch season 2. Maybe my stomach will have settled by then. But it may just be that I'm one of the hard-core fans this series doesn't work for.
But I am very happy you can honor and share the books with your Brother. I didn't know him well but I know he was good to you and important to you. That matters.
"Good and ill.
We're like the wind,
we blows both ways."
- Mad Sweeney, American Gods
- Mad Sweeney, American Gods