Comments on: Green

By: Seth Moore (Smoore)

Seth Moore (Smoore) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:41:06 +0000

I agree, I don’t think it was the best idea to have it be #0. It certainly functions that way, but no one will understand if they’re actually starting with Green. But I think even worse than the confusingness with the Circle books is the confusingness with Billy’s story and Marsuvees Black. People probably won’t even catch that reference if they start with Green and then read Showdown. But as a long-time Dekkerite, I’m 100% impressed and satisfied with the way Green turned out.

By: Matthew Robbins

Matthew Robbins — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:23:04 +0000

It’s hard for me really to imagine starting with Green and then experiencing what you see in the other 3 books. I’m sure that will provide some moments we didn’t get the way we read them, and I’m sure Ted seriously thought through how he wanted to present it. Oh well, either way, I really enjoyed it. Thanks for compliment, and keep the great reviews coming over here.

By: Jake Chism

Jake Chism — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:57:46 +0000

Hey Matthew. I enjoyed your review as well. I really would have liked to see a “4″ instead of a “0″ under the title on this book. Sadly, I think this is a case where the marketing works against the story, for new readers especially. But hey..what do I know. It’s not like Ted won’t sell a million copies of this thing. And I sincerely hope he does.

By: Matthew Robbins

Matthew Robbins — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:36:43 +0000

I agree Jake. I think people who pick up Green to start there will be somewhat confused at times. At the very least, they’ll miss out on the experience of seeing Dekker pull in so many things from so many others books so well. Works much better as a finale than a starting point in my opinion.