Janna Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I have enjoyed several Francine Rivers books and wanted to read more (a highly unlikely genre for me to enjoy!). Many have notably recommended the Mark of the Lion Series (I believe many from here, even) which my local Half Price Books happened to have in brand new condition last week. So far, the story has kept my attention, if not for the darkness of the historical subject manner and the peppering of Latin words and phrases, then the well-developed (if not overly so) characters and the mission of this series. However, I just have to say, because it's so incredibly irritating and I have to get it out somewhere, that if the 2nd and/or 3rd book in the series mentions the word "sardonically" or a phrase about tipping a mouth or chin or any kind of facial "tipping" - I am going to have to forgo reading the rest of the series. I would add in the word "ruefully" to my list as well, but I'm afraid that would be much too picky of me (not to mention impossible). :banghead: That is all. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in C-ville Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 One of my favorite series. I didn't notice that at all. Your much more observant than I! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon H in IL Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Sharon sardonically tips one eyebrow toward Janna. Then runs away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janna Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 Curious if I was the only one sensitive to this, I put in the following search term: "sardonically Francine Rivers" And look! I'm not the only one! :lol: (Cindy, I'm glad you were blissfully unaware. You must have really been enjoying the books!:)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janna Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 I hope she runs fast! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delighted3 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 You know this is the kind of observation that ruins it for everyone else?:lol::lol::lol: I have already read them, but if I were to read them again, I am sure it would stand out like a sore thumb and drive me crazy. Joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I worked in publishing for seven years. Every author has their favorite phrases. A good editor will even compile a list of words/phrases to watch for and make sure that the proofreader and copy editor watch for those words/phrases as well. It just goes with the territory. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaqar Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I read the series over 10 years ago, but I STILL remember her overuse of the term "hunkered down". :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in C-ville Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I read the series over 10 years ago, but I STILL remember her overuse of the term "hunkered down". :001_smile: Really? I didn't catch this one either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janna Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 I read the series over 10 years ago, but I STILL remember her overuse of the term "hunkered down". :001_smile: Hmm...I haven't caught that phrase being used yet. I wonder if it's in another book of hers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janna Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 I worked in publishing for seven years. Every author has their favorite phrases. A good editor will even compile a list of words/phrases to watch for and make sure that the proofreader and copy editor watch for those words/phrases as well. It just goes with the territory. Interesting. Because I was wondering the other day how the overuse of these words made it past the editor! It would make more sense (to me) if the editor allowed a certain number of times the words were used, or limited the overuse to only one book (not all 3 in the series for example). But again, that's just me. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 That's too funny! I liked the series (esp the first book) and didn't notice. I get it, though. I tease my husband for overusing the word "flow" in his sermons. He also adopts a Swedish accent when saying "Holy" Spirit. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaTanya Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I will never be able to write the word "sardonically" again! :lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brookelyn789 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Ok. I read the book a while back and now with 3 young kids i just don’t have the time so i am listening to it on audible and i don’t remember her using sardonically so much. It’s driving me crazy to the point i might have to stop listening to it. It was mentioned 3 times in a two minute part and that’s after it has already been used at least 30+ times before that. I thought i can’t be the only one that this drives them crazy and came across this post from a while ago. It’s just nice to know i am not alone. I haven’t decided if i will keep listening to it. Only time will tell. And if that time does come and i can’t take it anymore. I will tilt my head down, with a sardonic smile, and turn the book off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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