tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post3735565736451387404..comments2024-01-28T04:42:49.700-08:00Comments on DIK (Desert Island Keepers): Unlikely Heroes - The AntiheroDIK Ladieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03975839058527201650noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-85271288116236875872010-04-15T13:40:28.676-07:002010-04-15T13:40:28.676-07:00Celia - these are anti-heroes at the extreme end o...Celia - these are anti-heroes at the extreme end of the spectrum. And it looks like Daemon was definitely a favourite. :)LesleyWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14059048442986942270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-64297396047367364042010-04-14T18:43:42.763-07:002010-04-14T18:43:42.763-07:00Would an anti-hero also be known as a dirty hero? ...Would an anti-hero also be known as a dirty hero? Daemon is so right for that label! GAH! I love a good anti-hero as much as anyone, somehow they seem to have a lot more depth to them than your run-of-the-mill prince charming... however, this post has just alerted me that I don't really KNOW any anti-heroes!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03928024116228809059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-9184138852222900762010-04-14T11:24:47.161-07:002010-04-14T11:24:47.161-07:00Jessica - Daemon is definitely a popular choice. A...Jessica - Daemon is definitely a popular choice. And you're right about Saetan. :)LesleyWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14059048442986942270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-38944482044322893372010-04-14T11:23:57.385-07:002010-04-14T11:23:57.385-07:00Chris - I have got to read IitS. I see recommendat...Chris - I have got to read IitS. I see recommendations for it everywhere and if Adam is a good anti-hero you're definitely getting it onto my wishlist.<br /><br />Jenre - Shhhhhh. Don't say anything but I like the cop too. :)<br /><br />Renee - Yes!!! :cracks whip: you have to get back to the Administration Series. :)LesleyWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14059048442986942270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-5799312610097925452010-04-14T11:22:11.031-07:002010-04-14T11:22:11.031-07:00Sullivan - I thought Daemon would be a popular cho...Sullivan - I thought Daemon would be a popular choice, and thanks for the rec.<br /><br />Tracy - I think you're right. I was trying to understand why Daemon didn't feel as anti-heroic as my other two picks even though he does things which are just as terrible. And I think because his 'victims' feel like they deserve it we don't consider him as anti-heroic.LesleyWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14059048442986942270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-60572906057250997832010-04-14T07:56:20.334-07:002010-04-14T07:56:20.334-07:00Deamon Sadi is the all time (anti) hero in my book...Deamon Sadi is the all time (anti) hero in my book, his Dad ain't half bad either. I love Anne Bishop's books. <br /><br />I found a few titles I'd never heard of but sound interesting...thanks for the heads up people.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12611630330433014861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-32604307312435678242010-04-13T15:22:09.848-07:002010-04-13T15:22:09.848-07:00Oh, this post reminds me I want to get back to the...Oh, this post reminds me I want to get back to the Administration series! I loved getting to know Toreth and how his mind works. Totally compelling character.<br /><br />2 anti-heroes that come immediately to mind are Jericho Barrons from KMM's Fever series and Japhrimel from Lilith Saintcrow's Dante Valentine series.<br /><br />Japh has served the Devil as his right hand for an eternity and is the being who makes the other demons afraid. When Dante goes missing, he goes on a rampage that is epic in proportions looking for her. But, his love for her is absolute. Great stuff!<br /><br />Jenre brings up a great point about anti-heroes: that sometimes redemption is so fascinating to read about. Character growth is so important when I read, and an anti-hero definitely has room to change. And, I LOVE Sebastian's story!Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15408227410388147148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-79984849416284454752010-04-13T12:46:41.600-07:002010-04-13T12:46:41.600-07:00I love a good anti-hero and, like Chris, one of my...I love a good anti-hero and, like Chris, one of my favourite's is Adam from Immortality is the Suck. I also like a certain LA cop from the Adrien English books by Josh Lanyon, but that's such a hot topic I shall refrain from mentioning it for fear that the Aussie red head will attack me with all guns blazing.<br /><br />I also like it when a hero is a villain in a previous book but becomes the hero in another book. Like Sebastian who is the bad guy in <i>It Happened One Autumn</i> by Lias Kleypas but is beautifully redeemed in <i>Devil in Winter</i> *sigh*.Jenrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15492693697232134724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-24309089910559755932010-04-13T12:41:10.797-07:002010-04-13T12:41:10.797-07:00Definitely Adam from Immortality Is the Suck by AM...Definitely Adam from <i>Immortality Is the Suck</i> by AM Riley. Haven't read the sequel, <i>No Rest for the Wicked Yet</i>, but apparently he might have turned a little less anti in that book.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12959009113795804133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-60930204032811662872010-04-13T11:56:43.086-07:002010-04-13T11:56:43.086-07:00I don't go in for anti-heroes on a general bas...I don't go in for anti-heroes on a general basis but I love Daemon like chocolate. That man is just so wonderful - even in his cruelty. I think it's because the people he is cruel to desperately deserve it.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05320961506471746567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-91448739124683054702010-04-13T11:28:38.344-07:002010-04-13T11:28:38.344-07:00I so agree with you on Deamon Sadi, he's one o...I so agree with you on Deamon Sadi, he's one of my favourite (anti) heroes.<br />Havent't heard of the other two, but will check them out.<br />An anti-hero I really liked is Cain from Daniel Keys Moran's 'The Ring'Sullivan McPighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133432350331782496noreply@blogger.com