Saturday, June 9, 2012

The DMS Wants to Know!

Scene from a dog's point of view-  Illustration by Malin Pont
What a fun theme this week! Lizzy and I love to explore different perspectives. It's so interesting to think about the scene that you are in from another point of view. We opened up the topic with Monday's Riddle and then carried it through to Lizzy's review of The Other Slipper, which twists the classic fairy tale, Cinderella, into a whole new adventure. On Top of the Heap we told you about our favorite "other" versions of stories that we know. This week, we are also featuring two unique, new writers among the story- tellers out there for our Debut Author Giveaway Hop and asking the question, if you could see your life through the eyes of someone else, who would it be? Today, we want to know about your favorite tale told through the words of another character.

The DMS wants to know: What is your favorite story written from another perspective? 

We told you ours, let's hear yours! 
Posted by DMS at 4:32:00 PM

21 comments:

  1. Author Sherry GammonJune 9, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    Hello guys!! This is sherry gammon...did I send you a link to download my book yet?? I got a new computer (my old one died) and with my new computer I LOST EVERYTHING when I uploaded Outlook! aggghhhhh! SO sorry if I didn't send it and if I did...never mind;}} Please let me know. (WordpaintingsUnlimited@gmail.com) Thanks!

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    1. DMSJune 10, 2012 at 11:38 AM

      Hi Sherry- Thanks for your message. So sorry to hear about your computer problems. How awful! I just emailed you because I would LOVE to read your book. :) ~Stephanie

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  2. UnknownJune 9, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    Hmm. You know, I don't think I have one. I understand Stephanie Meyers was working on a Twilight from Edwards perspective. That would have been a fun read.

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    1. DMSJune 10, 2012 at 11:40 AM

      Donna- Stephanie Meyer has part of Twilight written from Edward's point of view. It can be found on her website and is called Midnight Sun. She has information about it on her site. If you like Twilight- then I bet you will love reading this. I thought it was fascinating. :)

      ~Stephanie

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  3. cleemckenzieJune 10, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    First, my most current favorite book from a different perspective is The Art of Racing in the Rain,

    Second, to Sherry. This is horrible. I strongly suggest 1) find a good nerd because even after I thought I'd lost everything, mine was able to recover the files. They were not formatted correctly, but they were there. And #2 either get a exterior C:/ drive and set it to back up regularly or buy Carbonite for $50/year. It automatically backup off site and you'll never loose anything.

    Very sorry about your computer.

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    1. DMSJune 10, 2012 at 11:42 AM

      Cleemckenzie- I have seen The Art of Racing in the Rain- but haven't read it. Sounds great! Thanks for passing some advice on to Sherry. Computer problems are the worst! ~Stephanie

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  4. DMSJune 10, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Heidi- Tiger Lily does sound great. I can't wait to read it! ~Stephanie

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  5. Leslie S. RoseJune 10, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    Oh, Sherry - I'm shaking just thinking about losing everything. I'm a compulsive backer-upper-er hearing people's stories. Good luck with recovery. My favorite POV twist is an old Disney short called Ben and Me about Amos the mouse who helps Ben Franklin design bifocals and Thomas Jefferson write the Declaration of Independence.

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    1. DMSJune 10, 2012 at 8:11 PM

      Leslie- I agree with you! It is awful to think about losing everything on the computer. I must go back and reread Ben and Me. I read it ages ago and remember liking it. :) ~Stephanie

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  6. https://booksthoughtsadventures.comJune 10, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    I am not sure how I want to answer this one... I don't like to change things but the Twilight one from Edward 's view sounds intriguing. I will check that one out. Thank you!

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    1. DMSJune 10, 2012 at 8:12 PM

      Patty- I know- it can be a tough question. If you like Twilight then I think you will enjoy Midnight Sun because you see Edward's take on everything that happens in the beginning of the book. Also, you find out more about Edward since it is from his POV. :) ~Stephanie

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  7. Stepping Out of the PageJune 10, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    I don't know if this counts, but my favourite retelling is 'Cinder' a modern take on Cinderella, where she is a cyborg! :)

    New to your blog and just wanted to say that I love it!
    Steph @ Stepping Out of the Page

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    1. DMSJune 10, 2012 at 8:13 PM

      Steph- I think that counts! I have heard such great things about Cinder and I am hoping to read it soon. So happy that you found our blog and are loving it. :) Yeah! ~Stephanie

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  8. BURIED IN BOOKSJune 10, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    I can't think of any since I read that about Twilight from Edward's point of view. Midnight Sun was flippin' fantastic! I wish she would finish it. I gave such a different view of the cool, reserved Edward. I had to laugh at some of it. It had some dark humor in it like when he first caught a whiff of Bella in Biology or Chemistry class. Just the incredible difference, seeing him so frantic in his mind, as opposed to so composed. I really, really wish she'd finish it!

    Heather

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    1. Lizzy MackervilleJune 11, 2012 at 8:40 PM

      Hi Heather- I wish she would finish it, too. I enjoyed reading everything from Edward's point of view. In part of the series we got to see Jacob- but not Edward, so it was an interesting change. ~Stephanie

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  9. Felicity Grace TerryJune 11, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    Hmm, nothing jumps out. Interesting to read of a book told from Edward's point of view though personally I'd prefer a read told from Jacob's.

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    1. Lizzy MackervilleJune 11, 2012 at 8:41 PM

      Petty- It is fun and interesting to read a book from someone else's perspective. Reading from either Jacob or Edward's point of view would be great. :) ~Stephanie

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  10. BarbaraJune 11, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    Hmm, I don't have one either. Nice idea though.

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    1. Lizzy MackervilleJune 11, 2012 at 8:42 PM

      Barbara- Thanks for stopping by. We always love to have you visit. :) ~L

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  11. ElaineJune 11, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    I have to go with Wicked- I just loved that story.

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    1. Lizzy MackervilleJune 12, 2012 at 2:57 PM

      Elaine- That is an excellent book! I also liked The Ugly Step-Sister! ~Stephanie

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