tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post8386129710734881820..comments2024-03-28T14:39:26.897-04:00Comments on We Live and Breathe Books: Discussion: Retell it to MeKiersten Kozbialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538943081866009856noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-44893084161529140032018-10-28T11:51:18.646-04:002018-10-28T11:51:18.646-04:00I think anything too close is almost pointless. Th...I think anything too close is almost pointless. The author has to innovate in some way, but I want to see something of the original. I think there is a big difference between a retelling and a story influenced by a classic. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-68217768602192524802018-10-28T10:24:59.231-04:002018-10-28T10:24:59.231-04:00I agree with your categories for retellings. When ...I agree with your categories for retellings. When they stick too closely to the original source, though, I can find it a little boring because I honestly figure I might as well read the original. I like when retellings feel like their own original story. I want them to feel like their own story which are influenced by an old tale which they are influenced by. Becky Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938602345709426466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-8581282915659004292018-10-27T04:40:25.191-04:002018-10-27T04:40:25.191-04:00My parents went to see the new one, and they thoug...My parents went to see the new one, and they thought it was amazing. That, from people, who have seen all four. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-24165338342271131742018-10-26T22:33:30.230-04:002018-10-26T22:33:30.230-04:00I've seen the two older A Star is Born movies ...I've seen the two older A Star is Born movies and I liked them well enough, but I'm just not interested in the new one.Lauren Stoolfirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07777860030600932061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-86620286184591534122018-10-22T06:07:49.093-04:002018-10-22T06:07:49.093-04:00With my natural middle of the road nature, I am on...With my natural middle of the road nature, I am on team loose as well, but the vague one's annoy me, because it seems more like a marketing ploy, than an actual attempt to reinvent an old story. And retelling are all about finding those nuggets. That's part of the fun. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-9445998508925245202018-10-21T19:30:57.317-04:002018-10-21T19:30:57.317-04:00I'm with you, though I'd probably say I li...I'm with you, though I'd probably say I like loose re-tellings more than anything. I don't want to necessarily know what all is going to happen because it's exactly like the original, but I like finding the little nuggets throughout. For example, I love the Lunar Chronicles.<br /><br />-Lauren<br />www.shootingstarsmag.netShooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-42002665035086030342018-10-21T18:20:56.926-04:002018-10-21T18:20:56.926-04:00Exactly, there should be some sort of nod to the o...Exactly, there should be some sort of nod to the original. There are some that are not necessarily retellings, but like the Splintered books, what happened after the original, which is very cool too. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-70464019340869098672018-10-21T15:10:23.077-04:002018-10-21T15:10:23.077-04:00I love your breakdown, Sam. I love me some fairyta...I love your breakdown, Sam. I love me some fairytale retellings, of course, and I love you broke it down in the 3 different categories. I think a story has to successfully make you know that it's a retelling. It doesn't have to have all the elements, but it has to showcase a few of the elements and go oh, okay, this is a Peter Pan retelling. I've read a few that veered FAR too much from the original and I felt let down by the story because of this. Great post! :)BookPrincessReviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03949455459995423974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-18919963898872237792018-10-21T12:56:21.450-04:002018-10-21T12:56:21.450-04:00That has happened to me a few times. It doesn'...That has happened to me a few times. It doesn't mean the book was bad, but had I picked the book up on the pretense that it was a retelling, I would probably have been disappointed. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-60071125351946142682018-10-21T11:59:37.623-04:002018-10-21T11:59:37.623-04:00I don't really read a lot of re-tellings. I h...I don't really read a lot of re-tellings. I have read a few books that I later see someone talking about how it was a re-telling but I hadn't even noticed when I originally read the book. Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-69280894124593529452018-10-20T19:12:52.828-04:002018-10-20T19:12:52.828-04:00I definitely like to see something original and ne...I definitely like to see something original and new brought to the table. I loved the Splintered books, though for me, it was more of a continuation since Howard speaks directly about Alice and her time in wonderland. An amazing series, even if I thought Howard took the easy way out of that love triangle. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-48976153245876943282018-10-20T16:25:03.080-04:002018-10-20T16:25:03.080-04:00I adore retellings and I wish there were more of t...I adore retellings and I wish there were more of them! I prefer the ones that are more in the middle. The retellings that are too close to the original don't leave enough mystery. I also enjoy the ones that are just loosely inspired by something else. I think my favorite retelling is probably Splintered by A.G. Howard. Tracy https://www.blogger.com/profile/10715236765292209452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-91536704739872459202018-10-20T15:00:16.577-04:002018-10-20T15:00:16.577-04:00That's how I feel about the vague ones. Like, ...That's how I feel about the vague ones. Like, cool, the author was "inspired" by a certain story, but with almost no elements of the original, I hate being tricked into thinking it was a retelling. It's like trying to profit off of a certain fanbase and then not delivering. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-55743877342833750642018-10-20T14:14:54.857-04:002018-10-20T14:14:54.857-04:00Hm, I think I like all these types for different r...Hm, I think I like all these types for different reasons - although I would like that if the retelling is so vague they wouldn't market it as a "retelling" maybe just as something that was inspired by X? With that said, I think the middle type is the most interesting - it's so cool to see what parts the author found the most important/interesting and decided to utilize in their version. Great discussion!<br /><br />Veronika @ <a href="http://reading-is-dreaming-with-open-eyes.blogspot.hu/" rel="nofollow">The Regal Critiques</a><br />Veronika @ Wordy and Whimsicalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06813427718618609226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-30811390588004203912018-10-20T13:48:19.405-04:002018-10-20T13:48:19.405-04:00If you haven't read the original, than I can s...If you haven't read the original, than I can see not caring how much of the original tale is incorporated into the retelling, but if I pick up a retelling, because I am such a fan of the original, I feel a little hoodwinked if there are too few details included. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-8214058264334752912018-10-20T12:14:36.554-04:002018-10-20T12:14:36.554-04:00I went through a phase a few years ago that lasted...I went through a phase a few years ago that lasted a few months that involved reading a lot of classic fairy tale retellings and greek mythology retellings. I tend to like the vague retellings because I prefer the author to throw in twists and turns I wouldn't expect of a retelling. I don't need to know a story is a retelling off the bat. I'd rather find out after the fact and connect the dots from there :)Mikkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01008418560667560640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-43176750289915249512018-10-20T05:24:58.798-04:002018-10-20T05:24:58.798-04:00Geekerella was quite straight forward, and Poston ...Geekerella was quite straight forward, and Poston didn't try to keep that a secret, but the twist was so fun, and I just enjoyed every second of it. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-85540576877888962272018-10-20T05:23:59.349-04:002018-10-20T05:23:59.349-04:00A good story is a good story, I just question the ...A good story is a good story, I just question the slapping on of the "retelling" label for some. Is it really a retelling or a sort of inspiration, that then took on a life of its own? Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-50191288933185430752018-10-20T05:22:18.069-04:002018-10-20T05:22:18.069-04:00I have seen a lot of people note Cinder as a great...I have seen a lot of people note Cinder as a great retelling. I think taking Cinderella from contemporary to scifi is a a huge leap and a great spin. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-60988597566100677422018-10-20T00:24:56.534-04:002018-10-20T00:24:56.534-04:00Geekerella wasn’t quite original enough for me but...Geekerella wasn’t quite original enough for me but it was cute. Retellings are always fun though. Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-33407317867022795392018-10-19T23:39:20.656-04:002018-10-19T23:39:20.656-04:00Actually, I’m not too picky. Just love a good stor...Actually, I’m not too picky. Just love a good story. I can say I’m partial to fairy tale retellings but will give anything a chance. Great post Sam! ❤️❤️Dani @ Perspective of a Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15431727579736210318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-42405574528940404572018-10-19T20:59:43.862-04:002018-10-19T20:59:43.862-04:00I agree, I want there to be recognizable elements ...I agree, I want there to be recognizable elements that relate it back to the original story. I went into The Summer of Chasing Mermaids knowing it was supposed to be a Little Mermaid retelling, but on that count I was disappointed because other than the lost voice, there really wasn't anything else. I thought Cinder was a really good retelling, actually the whole series just reinterprets the original tales in such fun and clever ways.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-89927479694404121362018-10-19T20:03:29.810-04:002018-10-19T20:03:29.810-04:00I don't want it to be super strict, but I feel...I don't want it to be super strict, but I feel like it should have some semblance to the original if you're going to call it a retelling. I didn't realize Nora and Kettle was a Peter Pan retelling. I actually have that book, and should really check it out. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-16463145582369322662018-10-19T19:49:41.633-04:002018-10-19T19:49:41.633-04:00I think I am the opposite, I prefer to almost not ...I think I am the opposite, I prefer to almost not be able to tell that it's a retelling. Like- I read one that was suuuuper close to the original (Hunted) and I was getting so MAD because I knew everything that was going to happen hah. So I think I am definitely team Vague. Nora & Kettle is probably my favorite- I think it hovers somewhere around loose-vague. And the Ocean Was Our Sky is a good one. Rook. The Bird and the BLade. Though to be fair, I have little to no knowledge of the source material. Also to be fair, I think I might hate retellings 😂Shannon @ It Starts at Midnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043593641190645773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-43347144365682242422018-10-19T13:59:03.594-04:002018-10-19T13:59:03.594-04:00I have to check out Happily. I love Cinderella ret...I have to check out Happily. I love Cinderella retellings.Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.com