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It's that time of year again, I need to dig out my copies of #Hogfather and #TheDarkIsRising for their annual read. My partner rarely re-reads books which I find very strange.
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I've been openly critical of Susan Cooper's structuring of The Dark Is Rising series of books.
Sequential battles to win amulets to complete a belt of power doesn't work for me.
However the rest of those books are still quite good enough to more than make up that shortcoming.
And here is the author speaking at Oxford University in 2017.
#SusanCooper #FantasyLiterature #TheDarkIsRising -
CW: spoilers: The Dark Is Rising
"fight battles to get more strength levels"
I'm very over this approach - so many hours playing Diablo computer game?
Strangely the earliest example I've found is a British mytho-fantasy book series called The Dark Is Rising by Susan Cooper that first appeared in 1965.
Otherwise excellent, the repeated, inevitable victory by the books' main characters becomes increasingly irksome.
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A nice bit of Welsh scenery to cleanse your Monday timeline; views from Craig-yr-Aderyn (Birds Rock) along the Dysynni valley.
"Through the door of the birds
Where the breeze breaks..." -
I really enjoyed #TheDarkIsReading on twitter a few years ago. Is anyone else starting #TheDarkIsRising ? I'll be reading the first chapter and listening to the BBC Radio version with my 9 year old - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/w13xtvp7
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"Through the door of the birds where the breeze breaks..."
Following in the footsteps of Will Stanton and Bran Davies, high up above the Dysynni valley on Craig yr Aderyn (Birds' Rock), looking towards Cader Idris and the mountain fastnesses of Y Brenin Llwyd. A place that I have known since I was at primary school, but have never been to before except in my imagination.
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Christmas Eve in my annual re-read of #TheDarkIsRising. A very important date in the book, it gets three chapters and marks a pivotal midpoint; Will gains the gift of Gramarye and the third sign, but Merrriman places too much strain on Hawkin's love for him.
Soundtracking this tonight with Vince Guaraldi's 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' which is suitably seasonal if lacking dramatic tension!
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Looking forward to seeing #SusanCooper and #NatalieHaynes chatting about The Dark Is Rising and Other Stories at the #BritishLibrary on Friday. I’ll be tuning in online to watch - and #online tickets are still available to buy. You can watch online for up to 48 hours after. https://www.bl.uk/events/the-dark-is-rising-and-other-stories-susan-cooper-and-natalie-haynes-in-conversation #DarkIsRising #Fantasy #Classics #Myth #Myths #Mythology #Storytelling #Fiction #Bookstodon #Streaming #TheDarkIsRising #Literature
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Following in the footsteps of Susan Cooper today in the hills above Aberdyfi. First a revisit to the Eglwys Gwyddelod ('Church of the Irish') Bronze Age cairn circle - my previous visit was in dreary rain a decade ago, today a complete contrast with wonderful views.
Then to Llyn Barfog (where Arthur cast out the afanc and The Lady appeared) and Carn March Arthur (the hoofprint left by Arthur's horse).
#SusanCooper #TheDarkIsRising #SilverOnTheTree #Arthur #FingerpostFriday #WalesCoastPath
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#podcasts listened to in 2022 - no particular order, what’ve you listened to?
#ukrainecast #restishistory #restispolitics #putinskrieg #vocalscope #easygerman #neurodiversitypodcast #nakedpravda #achtmilliarden #lagedernation #duolingofrenchpodcast #doomsdaywatch #outtolunch #soulmusic #songsinthekeyoflaugh #allesistanders #makingSenseWithSamHarris #imbiss3000 #thedarkisrising #inwritingwithhattiecrisell #ukrainianlessons #5minuteukrainian #putin #warontruth #womenwhotravel #thisamericanlife -
If you loved #TheDarkIsRising by Susan Cooper, do not miss out on the song by prize-winning #Filk artist #JuliaEcklar on Bandcamp: https://juliaecklar.bandcamp.com/track/the-dark-is-rising
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The radio adaptation of The Dark is Rising has finished. This is something I started with some trepidation, because The Dark is Rising sequence were so influential in my childhood. These books may explain my love of folk-lore, my love of strange traditions, mythology etc...
The adaptation is superb in every way. The script, the acting, the sound design, and the music all come together to create something truly special.
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A slow start to the day, but now to turn my attention to the penultimate episode of The Dark Is Rising
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For those who enjoyed Susan Cooper's epic, The Dark Is Rising, a dark YA fantasy, they have made an audio drama of the book and are streaming it over the Christmas period https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct4lzn #audio #drama #thedarkisrising #susancooper
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Hrm. I devoured Susan Cooper back in the day, but I am not feeling the adaptation of The Dark is Rising on BBC. Feels fierce pedestrian. But sure. I will just reread the buke. Anyway. Checked with my ma, and it occurred to both of us that wintertime folk tales, especially with snow, are more common to English (yes, I know, cooper not English) than Irish fantasy tales. Is this is something specific to English and welsh folk horror tradition? I do not know. #TheDarkIsRising #susancooper
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We are listening to the new BBC adaptation of The Dark is Rising. May I recommend it?
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New blog post - Silver on the Tree, final book in the Dark Is Rising readalong
https://enterenchanted.com/tdirs22-all-shall-find-the-light-at-last/
#books #review #bookstodon @bookstodon #TheDarkIsRising #TheDarkIsReading #fantasy #SusanCooper
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The first episode of the awesome Rob Macfarlane's 12-part audio adaption of Susan Cooper's fantasy classic The Dark is Rising is out today on BBC Sounds.
“When the dark comes rising, six shall turn it back;
Three from the circle, three from the track;
Wood, bronze, iron; water, fire, stone;
Five will return, and one go alone.”https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/w13xtvp7
#SusanCooper #TheDarkIsRising #FantasyClassics #BBCSounds #RobMcfarlane #Bookstodon #BookCommunity
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The first episode of the awesome Rob Macfarlane's 12-part audio adaption of Susan Cooper's fantasy classic The Dark is Rising is out today on BBC Sounds.
“When the dark comes rising, six shall turn it back;
Three from the circle, three from the track;
Wood, bronze, iron; water, fire, stone;
Five will return, and one go alone.”https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/w13xtvp7
#SusanCooper #TheDarkIsRising #FantasyClassics #Midwinter #BBCSounds #RobMacfarlane #Bookstodon #BookCommunity
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The first episode of the awesome Rob Macfarlane's 12-part audio adaption of Susan Cooper's fantasy classic The Dark is Rising is out today on BBC Sounds.
“When the dark comes rising, six shall turn it back;
Three from the circle, three from the track;
Wood, bronze, iron; water, fire, stone;
Five will return, and one go alone.”https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/w13xtvp7
#SusanCooper #TheDarkIsRising #FantasyClassics #Midwinter #BBCSounds #RobMacfarlane #Bookstodon #BookCommunity
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The first episode of the awesome Rob Macfarlane's 12-part audio adaption of Susan Cooper's fantasy classic The Dark is Rising is out today on BBC Sounds.
“When the dark comes rising, six shall turn it back;
Three from the circle, three from the track;
Wood, bronze, iron; water, fire, stone;
Five will return, and one go alone.”https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/w13xtvp7
#SusanCooper #TheDarkIsRising #FantasyClassics #Midwinter #BBCSounds #RobMacfarlane #Bookstodon #BookCommunity
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The first episode of the awesome Rob Macfarlane's 12-part audio adaption of Susan Cooper's fantasy classic The Dark is Rising is out today on BBC Sounds.
“When the dark comes rising, six shall turn it back;
Three from the circle, three from the track;
Wood, bronze, iron; water, fire, stone;
Five will return, and one go alone.”https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/w13xtvp7
#SusanCooper #TheDarkIsRising #FantasyClassics #BBCSounds #RobMcfarlane #Bookstodon #BookCommunity
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The Dark Is Rising. I read it first time round. A powerful book aimed at a young audience but one that adults could enjoy just as much. I am unable to 'toot' the depths and wonders of this book series. It has a deep magic and connects to the British landscape and its inherent myths. The battle against darkness poignant to now. The imagery wild and ancient. We need stories that fuel us. #thedarkisrising #susancooper #literature #celticmyth #druid #cymru #merlin #books https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w13xtvp7
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The Dark Is Rising. I read it first time round. A powerful book aimed at a young audience but one that adults could enjoy just as much. I am unable to 'toot' the depths and wonders of this book series. It has a deep magic and connects to the British landscape and its inherent myths. The battle against darkness poignant to now. The imagery wild and ancient. We need stories that fuel us. #thedarkisrising #susancooper #literarature #celticmyth #druid #cymru #merlin #books https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w13xtvp7
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@bigbeardedbookseller
Currently reading Beyond, the new Mercedes Lackey about the founding of Valdemar. I love a good origin story, and this world is one of my favourites. I know some of the books are patchy (esp the novellas) but I’ll basically read all of it anyway. Later on I’ll be diving into the first day of #TheDarkIsReading which I do every year, plus listening to Rob MacFarlane’s BBC audio version. #AmReading #Bookstodon #books #Monday #Valdemar #Fantasy #TheDarkIsRising -
#7Books
Formative for me:#TheDarkIsRising series (wow, 12 uses of the tag per week?)
#TheLordOfTheRings
#TheDungeonMastersGuide
#StrangerInAStrangeLand (I was introduced to Heinlein at way too young an age!)
#TheSagaOfTheExiles
#TheDarkTower series (and 57 related works to be taken into account, your honour!)
#TheGodDelusion (proving you can be both right, *and* be a dick) -
Mastodetiquette seems to suggest I introduce myself, so... By day I'm a figure skating music editor @skatingmusicguy, in my spare time I make #hauntology #electronicmusic using #folkinstruments #kantele #xaphoon #saxophone #analoguesynths #modularsynth #Lyricon #oscillators #vintagemusicalinstruments #bitsofoldrubbish and #randomitemsIfoundinaskip. My album #TheDarkIsRising (radiophonic 1970s-ish soundtrack to the #SusanCooper book) came out on #cassette 2018, digital 2019, and on vinyl v soon!
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Mastodetiquette seems to suggest I introduce myself, so... By day I'm a figure skating music editor @skatingmusicguy, in my spare time I make #hauntology #electronicmusic using #folkinstruments #kantele #xaphoon #saxophone #analoguesynths #modularsynth #Lyricon #oscillators #vintagemusicalinstruments #bitsofoldrubbish and #randomitemsIfoundinaskip. My album #TheDarkIsRising (radiophonic 1970s-ish soundtrack to the #SusanCooper book) came out on #cassette 2018, digital 2019, and on vinyl v soon!
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Mastodetiquette seems to suggest I introduce myself, so... By day I'm a figure skating music editor @skatingmusicguy, in my spare time I make #hauntology #electronicmusic using #folkinstruments #kantele #xaphoon #saxophone #analoguesynths #modularsynth #Lyricon #oscillators #vintagemusicalinstruments #bitsofoldrubbish and #randomitemsIfoundinaskip. My album #TheDarkIsRising (radiophonic 1970s-ish soundtrack to the #SusanCooper book) came out on #cassette 2018, digital 2019, and on vinyl v soon!
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Mastodetiquette seems to suggest I introduce myself, so... By day I'm a figure skating music editor @skatingmusicguy, in my spare time I make #hauntology #electronicmusic using #folkinstruments #kantele #xaphoon #saxophone #analoguesynths #modularsynth #Lyricon #oscillators #vintagemusicalinstruments #bitsofoldrubbish and #randomitemsIfoundinaskip. My album #TheDarkIsRising (radiophonic 1970s-ish soundtrack to the #SusanCooper book) came out on #cassette 2018, digital 2019, and on vinyl v soon!
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Mastodetiquette seems to suggest I introduce myself, so... By day I'm a figure skating music editor @skatingmusicguy, in my spare time I make #hauntology #electronicmusic using #folkinstruments #kantele #xaphoon #saxophone #analoguesynths #modularsynth #Lyricon #oscillators #vintagemusicalinstruments #bitsofoldrubbish and #randomitemsIfoundinaskip. My album #TheDarkIsRising (radiophonic 1970s-ish soundtrack to the #SusanCooper book) came out on #cassette 2018, digital 2019, and on vinyl v soon!
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A few of my favourite things (Book edition):
#AnnLeckie
#TheDarkIsRising
#DouglasAdams
#LawrenceMiles
#LockedTomb and #TamsynMuir
#LordOfTheRings
#MurderBot
#NKJemisin (esp. #BrokenEarth)
#OctoberDaye and #SeananMcGuire / #MiraGrant
#RobinHobb (currently on Rain Wild Chronicles)
#Sandman and #NeilGaiman
#ASongOfIceAndFire
#TerryPratchett
#UrsulaVernon / #TKingfisher (esp. #Digger)
#WatershipDown
#YoonHaLee -
A few of my favourite things (Book edition):
#AnnLeckie
#TheDarkIsRising
#DouglasAdams
#LawrenceMiles
#LockedTomb and #TamsynMuir
#LordOfTheRings
#MurderBot
#NKJemisin (esp. #BrokenEarth)
#OctoberDaye and #SeananMcGuire / #MiraGrant
#RobinHobb (currently on Rain Wild Chronicles)
#Sandman and #NeilGaiman
#ASongOfIceAndFire
#TerryPratchett
#UrsulaVernon / #TKingfisher (esp. #Digger)
#WatershipDown
#YoonHaLee -
A few of my favourite things (Book edition):
#AnnLeckie
#TheDarkIsRising
#DouglasAdams
#LawrenceMiles
#LockedTomb and #TamsynMuir
#LordOfTheRings
#MurderBot
#NKJemisin (esp. #BrokenEarth)
#OctoberDaye and #SeananMcGuire / #MiraGrant
#RobinHobb (currently on Rain Wild Chronicles)
#Sandman and #NeilGaiman
#ASongOfIceAndFire
#TerryPratchett
#UrsulaVernon / #TKingfisher (esp. #Digger)
#WatershipDown
#YoonHaLee -
A few of my favourite things (Book edition):
#AnnLeckie
#TheDarkIsRising
#DouglasAdams
#LawrenceMiles
#LockedTomb and #TamsynMuir
#LordOfTheRings
#MurderBot
#NKJemisin (esp. #BrokenEarth)
#OctoberDaye and #SeananMcGuire / #MiraGrant
#RobinHobb (currently on Rain Wild Chronicles)
#Sandman and #NeilGaiman
#ASongOfIceAndFire
#TerryPratchett
#UrsulaVernon / #TKingfisher (esp. #Digger)
#WatershipDown
#YoonHaLee -
A few of my favourite things (Book edition):
#AnnLeckie
#TheDarkIsRising
#DouglasAdams
#LawrenceMiles
#LockedTomb and #TamsynMuir
#LordOfTheRings
#MurderBot
#NKJemisin (esp. #BrokenEarth)
#OctoberDaye and #SeananMcGuire / #MiraGrant
#RobinHobb (currently on Rain Wild Chronicles)
#Sandman and #NeilGaiman
#ASongOfIceAndFire
#TerryPratchett
#UrsulaVernon / #TKingfisher (esp. #Digger)
#WatershipDown
#YoonHaLee
