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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

If I Could Be Anyone I'd Be...

At the end of the day (figuritively speaking, since it's the beginning of the day here...) I'm happy to say that I like being me :-) Sure, it sucks at times, but that's the case for everyone, right? This is who God made me and I'm happy with that :-)

BUT! In the spirit of Talli Roland's Watching Willow Watts launch day celebrations, I've looked at some of the book characters I love and admire and have picked one that stands out the most for me. So. If I could be any book character I'd be...

Lyra from The Golden Compass.
(the book version, not the movie version, since the book was aeons better than the movie)

I am still in awe of the incredible world(s) Philip Pullman created in His Dark Materials series. While I don't agree with every message he portrays, I will always admire his incredible imagination and storytelling ability.
If only those worlds truly existed and I could see the things Lyra saw... How fantastical!
There are many things about this character that I admire: she is open, trusting, brave, forgiving, loyal and loving.


This post is in celebration of the launch of Talli Roland's second novel, Watching Willow Watts!

For Willow Watts, life has settled into a predictably dull routine: days behind the counter at her father's antique shop and nights watching telly, as the pension-aged residents of Britain's Ugliest Village bed down for yet another early night. But everything changes when a YouTube video of Willow's epically embarrassing Marilyn Monroe impersonation gets millions of hits after a viewer spots Marilyn's ghostly image in a frame.

Instantly, Willow's town is overrun with fans flocking to see the 'new Marilyn'. Egged on by the villagers -- whose shops and businesses are cashing in -- Willow embraces her new identity, dying her hair platinum and ramming herself full of cakes to achieve Marilyn's legendary curves.

But when a former flame returns seeking the old Willow, Willow must decide: can she risk her stardom and her village's newfound fortune on love, or is being Marilyn her ticket to happiness?


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19 comments:

  1. Cally JacksonSeptember 14, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    I'm glad to hear you're happy being you! I haven't read The Magic Compass by I agree the qualities you've listed are ones to admire. :-)

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  2. TaleiSeptember 14, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Wonderful! Great choice.

    Have a lovely day!;-)

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  3. Francine HowarthSeptember 14, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Hi,

    Simply wonderful. A selfless character in a spectacular world! ;)

    best
    F

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  4. Sarah TokeleySeptember 14, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    I agree with you, loved the book, hated the film!

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  5. Summer RossSeptember 14, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    She is a great character with wonderful qualities! Loved the book, enjoyed the movie a bit.

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  6. Cherie ReichSeptember 14, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Great reasons for picking her. Another series in my to-read list. :)

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  7. Gina DickersonSeptember 14, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    I haven't read the book but my son enjoyed the film. What a fantastic choice!

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  8. UnknownSeptember 14, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    So excited to read Talli's book. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. Michael Di GesuSeptember 14, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    A wonderful choice. I need to read the book.

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  10. Golden EagleSeptember 15, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    Lyra is a fascinating character--and strong! Great choice. :)

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    I haven't read or seen The Golden Compass but have heard much about the book. As usual, the book is much better.

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  12. Talli RolandSeptember 15, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Oh, what a great choice! I'd love to have some kind of mystical ability.

    Thanks so much for taking part! I really appreciate it. :)

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Great choice. I like her character too and her ingenuity.

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  14. Melodie WrightSeptember 16, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    Interesting choice. I haven't read that saga yet. It's a unique exception for me bc I read EVERYTHING but Pullman's comments that this series is the anti-Narnia put me off. Don't mess with my Lion! But if you enjoyed regardless, maybe I'll give another look...

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Lyra has wonderful qualities. Great choice.

    I look forward to reading my copy of Watching Willow Watts.

    Have a great weekend.

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  16. Rebecca EminSeptember 18, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Great choice, Rachel! Sorry I'm so late in visiting to say you who picked.

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  17. KM NalleSeptember 18, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    I haven't read this book, but I've heard wonderful things about it. Sounds like a great choice.

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  18. RaShelle WorkmanSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    What a great choice, Rachel! Loved that character.

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  19. Kittie HowardSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    A really great choice! Also love Talli's twist with Willow.

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